Looking for a San Francisco Hotel? Why not explore the advantages of staying in Beautiful Mill Valley just 8 miles from the heart of San Francisco instead of a San Francisco Hotel. Mill Valley provides a more centralized location when you compare it to a San Francisco Hotel. You will be closer to all of the must see destinations that the San Francisco visitor would like to see. You will be closer to Muir Woods, Sausalito, Tiberon, the beach and San Francisco Bay (actually at your door, complete with jogging trail as well as the wine country than if you were staying in a San Francisco Hotel.

The Mill Valley Travelodge is unique among other Hotels and San Francisco Hotels. We offer only 50 well appointed rooms, yet we have a room type for all budgets.

Mill Valley, Located just 5 miles North of the Golden Gate Bridge, is situated at the foot of Mt. Tamalpais. What sets Mill Valley boasts of an amazing natural beauty and a friendly and lively environment Mill Valley is known throughout the San Francisco Bay Area for its charm, natural beauty and cultural events. Located in Marin County, just north of San Francisco, it is a special place to its friendly residents and visitors.

From art galleries to great food, nightlife to hiking, there is a lot to see and do in Mill Valley.

Your trip to Mill Valley is incomplete if you do not visit any of the local galleries, many of which feature works by local artists. Artisans Gallery has a permanent collection of works in all types of media created by nationally recognized artists and a monthly juried art show as well as the works of many local artists. Outdoor Art Club, Designed by famous architect Bernard Maybeck and built in 1904, is best if you are interested in Architectural history.

Mill Valley features many good and relatively inexpensive places to serve your appetite. From a light breakfast at Peet’s coffee to the Indian tastes at Avatar's Punjab Burritos, Mexican at Joe’s Taco Lounge or Chinese at Jennie Low’s.

The Mill Valley Market is at the center of town next to City Hall. The market is stocked with a fantastic selection of gourmet foods, produce, meats, baked goods, wine and liquor. The market boasts a great deli with unique salads, sandwiches, specialty seafood, Mexican items and baked goods all at reasonable prices.

Your stay at the Mill Valley Travelodge is not without fun and adventure. The San Francisco Bay trail runs through acres of scenic sunny marshlands and wetlands. There is a par course, playgrounds, playing fields and picnic tables scattered along the trail. Head over to Old Mill Park if you want to relax, take a walk, have a picnic or paint The park is open from sunrise to sunset and provides a playground, rest rooms, barbecues and picnic tables. The park is also the site of the first sawmill in the area which was built in approximately 1836 by settler John Reed who was awarded with the first Mexican land grant in Marin and was granted almost 8,900 acres. Old Mill Park is also the site of the weekend-long Mill Valley Fall Arts Festival each year in September.

The Cascade Park has a small waterfall, a seasonal stream, and hiking trails. There are no picnic or rest room facilities. Mill Valley is located at the base of Mt.Tamalpais and there is a vast network of trails traversing the mountain. For information about hiking on Mt. Tamalpais, call the Mt. Tamalpais State Park

Mill valley has ample means to entertain you and ensure that you have a great time. If you want to hear live blues or R& B music, head to Sweetwater Sweetwater features some of the finest blues and R & B talent in the country. For a game of pool and a beer, or perhaps to watch some sports on TV, head over to the Two AM Club For movies check out the Sequoia Theatre. This theatre sees much of its action in early October of each year during the Mill Valley Film Festival. For theater, check out the Marin Theatre Company, a local theatre company performing year-round.