Ross CommonsLake LagunitasLas Gallinas ValleyCataract Waterfalls/alpine Lake/ Mt. TamalpaisChina Camp State ParkEdgewood Park
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San Anselmo

San Anselmo is a town in Marin district, California, United States of about 12,653 people. Within 50 km by road there are 295 places to visit: 75 parks, 33 hill stations & viewpoints and 30 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Ross Commons, Lake Lagunitas and Bon Tempe Lake.

37.9746° N, 122.5616° WPop. 12,653

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Within 30 km155 places
Within 50 km295
Must-see295
Notable0
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

Ross Commons, viewpoint near San Anselmo
Must-see

Ross Commons

Viewpoint · 2 km

Lake Lagunitas, lake near San Anselmo
Must-see

Lake Lagunitas

Lake · 5 km

Bon Tempe Lake, lake near San Anselmo
Must-see

Bon Tempe Lake

Lake · 6 km

Places near San Anselmo by type

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One day from San Anselmo

5 stops, one loop, back by 3:03 pm

52 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave San Anselmo
  2. Lake Lagunitaslake · 45 min
  3. Cataract Waterfalls/alpine Lake/ Mt. Tamalpaiswaterfall · 1.5 hrs
  4. Edgewood Parkpark · 45 min
  5. China Camp State Parknature spot · 2 hrs
  6. Las Gallinas Valleyviewpoint · 1 hrs
  7. Back in San Anselmo
Today’s loopSan AnselmoStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near San Anselmo?

Ross Commons (viewpoint, about 2 km), Lake Lagunitas (lake, about 5 km), Bon Tempe Lake (lake, about 6 km), Mount Tamalpais East Peak (peak, about 7 km), Las Gallinas Valley (viewpoint, about 7 km), Cataract Waterfalls/alpine Lake/ Mt. Tamalpais (waterfall, about 8 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of San Anselmo?

295 places on Spotwander: 75 parks, 33 hill stations & viewpoints, 30 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 30 wildlife, forests & gardens, 24 other attractions.

Which is the nearest park to San Anselmo?

Edgewood Park, about 10 km by road; Miller/Knox Regional Shoreline (21 km) is next.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to San Anselmo?

Ross Commons, about 2 km by road; Mount Tamalpais East Peak (7 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from San Anselmo?

Start in San Anselmo, visit Lake Lagunitas, then Cataract Waterfalls/alpine Lake/ Mt. Tamalpais, then Edgewood Park, then China Camp State Park, then Las Gallinas Valley, and drive back — about 52 km by road in all.