It’s an amazing spot for photography, for the path itself, the beautiful stretches of Marin coastline, and the view of San Francisco off in the distance to the south.
It makes sense that you’ll find an old base station at the best view points around San Francisco — the soldiers needed wide open views of the coastline and ocean beyond to sound the alarm of an attack as early as possible.
If you’re planning on spending the day in Marin County hitting the redwood trails of Muir Woods or Mount Tamalpais State Park, or hanging out at Stinson Beach, the Muir Beach Overlook is a quick but beautiful stop to add to your route.
The view of the coastline from here is pretty incredible any time of day and any time of year, but the sunset view over the ocean is spectacular.