Explore Marin & Beyond
Here you’ll find resources to encourage IRL adventures! Share any of these PDFs with your tween or teen and let them find an adventure that resonates. They can grab some friends and start exploring Marin and beyond! Or if you have younger kids who aren’t yet ready to explore on their own, pick an IRL adventure for the whole family!
Explore Marin County
Don’t see your town in Marin?
Help us create one to add here! Send us an email and we’ll tell you how. Or, download our DIY card and make your own.
Make the journey part of the experience!
Explore Marin and beyond by bus or train! Did you know you can take the bus to shop at Marin City shopping center or to catch a movie and roller skate at Northgate Mall? Our Kids IRL version of the Marin Transit bus map is informed by tweens and teens who ride the bus all over Marin!
Explore beyond Marin via ferry!
From Tiburon to Angel Island and bike or hike the island
From Larkspur to a Giants game (seasonal)
From Sausalito, Tiburon, or Larkspur to San Francisco ferry building
Get outdoors in Marin as a family!
IRL fun isn’t just for the kids - it’s for the whole family!
Download two pages full of local outdoor adventures in Marin County. Pick an activity and head out the door! Even better, invite another family to join you!
Make it a challenge: How many can you cross off the list?
Explore San Francisco
Teens can access San Francisco destinations via public transportation! Youth under 18 ride SF Muni for free so it’s easy to explore the city! Make getting to SF part of the journey, too - take Golden Gate Transit Bus or Golden Gate Ferry!
Explore Petaluma and Sonoma County
Teens can access Sonoma County destinations via public transportation as well! Did you know you can catch the SMART train from Larkspur to Santa Rosa Plaza (a shopping mall)? Pick a destination, and use Marin Transit to connect to the SMART train, Sonoma County Transit, or Petaluma transit. Thank you to Meghan Brand Stauf for creating the Petaluma list!
“Using the PDFs with our tween and his friends was better than I could have imagined. The kids felt empowered to make their own plans, they flexed their independence muscles, we saved a lot of money by not having to pay for summer camps, and there was always a good story to be shared when they got home. The list turned out to be a useful tool after the summer was over as well. On weekends or school breaks, even for after-school hangouts - the list remained a resource on our bulletin board. It also turned out to be a great list of local favorites to share with guests who came to visit!”
— Local Parent
Kids IRL (in real life) is a Marin County-wide coordinated effort to keep digital tech in check and roll it out more slowly to our children - so screens don’t crowd out essential childhood activities. By changing local norms together, we reduce pressure on parents and kids, protect our children’s mental health, and improve family life.
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We are looking for funding options and grant opportunities. If you are interested in joining our Kids IRL fundraising team, email us.