Get ready for a day brimming with killer hikes, caffeine fixes, and mouthwatering eats in Southern Marin. Fuel up at Shoreline Coffee Shop, then lace up your boots for the iconic Dipsea Trail and a stroll through the towering redwoods at Muir Woods National Monument. After tackling those trails, treat yourself to a slice at PizzaHacker @ The Junction. Ready to level up the adventure? Take to the skies with Seaplane Adventures. Need some pampering? Slip into relaxation mode at Casa Madrona Hotel & Spa before finishing your day with a delicious Italian feast at Poggio Trattoria. Adventure awaits—let’s go!

This coffee shop is a vintage diner with a small-town feel hidden behind Good Earth and Walgreen's in a parking lot at Tam Junction. A former diner that subscribes to Marin's holy trinity (sustainable-local-organic) churns out hot Stumptown Coffee and eggs and hash brown plates named for former waitresses. The mix of Mexican and traditional breakfast fare hits the comfort food spot, gussied up with organic and local goodies like eggs from Tennessee Valley neighbor, Woolly Egg Ranch. Try them in the Roto — soft eggs and house made chorizo with French fries — or a classic diner dish, two eggs your way. You can get gluten-free bread from Green Gulch, too. The meatloaf is Stemple Creek grass-fed and gluten-free and the cochinita pork taco is a nice change of pace from a burger with a ‘62 set-up. Hours are 7:30am to 2:30pm daily, but open later if busy.

This list simply wouldn’t be complete without the notorious Dipsea. Attached to a century-long annual event, the Dipsea Race, this trail is as connected to the local community and culture as it could be. The trail (including quite a few stairs) stretches from Mill Valley to Stinson Beach with over 2,000 feet of climbing. Starting at Old Mill Park in downtown Mill Valley, three flights of stairs — as tall as a 50-story building — meet up with Panoramic Highway where the trail dips and begins to weave through Muir Woods. On the Stinson end, rolling hills lead into the lush, shaded groves of Steep Ravine. Treat yourself to something refreshing in Stinson — lunch, drinks, a dip in the Pacific, whatever suits your fancy. Pro tip: Unless you want to head back on the trail for another 7.4 miles (the Double Dipsea), plan to leave a car at Stinson or take the Marin Transit shuttle #61 back to Mill Valley. Relive Link — View the Trail

Just 12 miles from the Golden Gate Bridge’s northern end, this rare, towering forest of coastal old growth redwoods is a compelling natural attraction. Protected since 1908, the tallest of these giants reaches over 250 feet and is almost 800 years old. Follow a park ranger to learn more or take a self-guided tour via a flat boardwalk or along the hiking paths. Operated by the National Park Service, Muir Woods is open 365 days a year. Reservations for parking and the shuttle bus are required for entry. Dress warmly. No cell phone service. nps.gov/muwo/index.htm<

If you have tried this San Francisco cult-favorite before, it's worth visiting their second location, nestled within The Junction beer garden. Arguably the best outdoor seating in Marin County, Pizzahacker also boasts one of the most flavorful crusts in the area. (Thank you, smoked sea salt!) They've also pioneered touchless ordering, which makes re-ordering a pinch (you'll want more, trust us). And because it shares its footprint with The Junction Beer Garden, brews are just as easily purchased with a few taps on your smartphone, all from a QR code at your table — or fire pit. Note: On weekends, this pizza joint turns into bagel heaven.

For a truly unique experience, it doesn’t get much more special than Seaplane Adventures. Owner Aaron Singer offers one-of-a-kind air tours via seaplanes, giving guests a bird’s eye view of the Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz, the San Francisco skyline, Muir Woods, Stinson Beach, Sausalito, and much more. Flights are available throughout the day including popular sunset flights — excellent for engagement proposals, anniversaries or romantic dates, and a must if you’re in the North Bay. seaplane.com<

In the heart of Sausalito find vitello sliced excruciatingly thin and topped with lemon and tonnato sauce while enjoying the wafts of freshly risen Pizza that drift out of the kitchen at Poggio Trattoria. Executive chef Benjamin Balesteri creates Northern Italian fare using local and Italian ingredients. The bar may be the most hopping in town and is recognized for its killer Negroni. Private dining rooms above the restaurant can accommodate larger parties (10 to 150 guests). Deep and tufted red banquettes frame a room that opens on one side to a streetside patio where locals and tourists flock for a la minute Italian cuisine and great people-watching. Grab a Negroni from Tony at the bar while seated on a cushy stool, then shift to a table for a plate of vitello tonnato or a mista salad with fresh herbs sourced from the hillside garden. The pappardelle with braised lamb and pork ragu and the in-season seafood are musts. Breakfast hours are 6:30am to 11:30am daily, lunch and dinner hours are 12pm to 9pm Monday through Thursday, and 12pm to 9:30pm Friday through Sunday.