Angel Island is a hilly, grass and forest-covered island, the largest in San Francisco Bay. It is located one mile from the Tiburon Peninsula. The park covers 740 acres and is 788 feet high at the top of Mt. Livermore. It provides spectacular views of Marin County, San Francisco, and the Golden Gate, and the entire Bay Area. In addition to recreational facilities (hiking, biking, camping, boating), it is rich in historical significance.

For over six thousand years, Angel Island was used by Miwok Indians as a fishing and hunting site. For almost 100 years - stretching from the Civil War to the Cold War - the island housed a variety of military installations, including supporting troops on their way to and from the Pacific Theaters in WWI and WWII. It also played a major role in the settlement of the West, serving both as a Public Health Service Quarantine Station, and an Immigration Station.

Today, trails and fire roads provide easy access to the whole island, including many historic sites and breathtaking views. Tours are available at many of the historic sites, especially on weekend days during the high season from April to October or November.

As an ideal San Francisco Lodging, there are many things to do and see in the vicinity of Mill Valley Travelodge. San Francisco (Marin County), spectacular views from Mill Valley retreat just 15 minutes north of the Golden Gate Bridge. Two main trails lead from the house down the north side of the ridge to downtown Mill Valley. The trails on the west side lead to the old gravity railroad grade to the top of Mt. Tamalpais. The trails on the south side lead down to Muir Woods.

Muir Beach is only ten minutes away and Stinson Beach is 17 minutes away. Downtown Mill Valley is five minutes away and is a very charming and delightful town with shops, multiple restaurants, theaters, coffee shops, a terrific library and community center, parks and playgrounds.

Napa and Sonoma County wine regions are about an hour away. Berkeley and Oakland are about 45 minutes away. Other upscale Marin County towns like Sausalito, Belvedere, Tiburon, Larkspur, and San Anselmo are also just minutes away from Mill Valley.