Marin Promotes Eco-Friendly Travel Experiences: Your Sustainable Adventures Await
If you want to explore Marin County while keeping sustainability in mind, Marin offers plenty of eco-friendly travel options, from green transportation choices and sustainable dining to environmentally conscious accommodations. Visitors can enjoy Marin’s natural beauty while supporting initiatives that protect the environment and promote responsible travel. Explore the area’s offerings and discover how to connect with nature and the local community while making responsible travel choices.
Eco-Friendly Transportation Around Marin
Ferries and Trains
We recommend taking a ferry to be sustainable and to enjoy the picturesque views. Whether you’re a local or a visitor, a ferry is a green transportation option connecting you to nearby destinations such as the Country Mart in Larkspur, Tiburon, and Angel Island.
Additionally, a new shuttle now connects the Sonoma-Marin Area Rail Transit to the ferry in
Larkspur. This ferry serves the SMART Larkspur station, the Golden Gate Ferry Larkspur
Terminal, and the surrounding Larkspur Landing area. It also serves the Village and Town
Center shopping malls in Corte Madera on weekends.
Biking
An eco-friendly transportation option, aside from walking or hiking, is biking. Marin is highly bike-friendly, with numerous trails offering sustainable travel options. Renting a bike allows you to explore independently while minimizing your environmental impact. Delivered to your Marin hotel, Vacation Bike Rentals provides premium eBikes for paved surfaces, smooth gravel, and dirt paths. You’ll receive a bike, helmet, and lock—everything you need for a day of eco-friendly exploration in Marin County.
Eco-Friendly Hotels and Accommodations
A great way to travel sustainably is by choosing accommodations that prioritize eco-friendly
practices. Staying at a green-certified hotel reduces your environmental impact and supports businesses committed to protecting the environment.
If you’re seeking eco-conscious lodging in Marin, consider one of the many green-certified hotels and accommodations. Our spotlight today is on the Marin Suites Hotel in Corte Madera.
Marin Suites Hotel
Thanks to its green initiatives, the Marin Suites Hotel is a top choice for eco-friendly. It’s one of Marin’s only all-solar-powered hotels in the region, with 453 solar panels that generate 250,000 kilowatt hours annually—equivalent to planting over 80 acres of trees. The hotel also emphasizes its commitment to sustainability through various practices, including using recyclable water bottles, implementing a great recycling program, and conserving water with low-flow fixtures and nighttime pool covers to stop evaporation. These efforts make it an ideal stay for those committed to reducing their carbon footprint.
Leave No Trace and Cleaner CA Coast
The Marin Convention and Visitors Bureau continues its proud partnership with the Leave No Trace organization and has joined the Cleaner California Coast initiative.
Leave No Trace pioneers scientific, research-based solutions for protecting the natural world. It achieves its mission through innovative education, skills training, and scientific research.
For the best places to stay when in Marin, visit the Marin CVB at visitmarin.org/hotels.
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