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About Mount Tamalpais State Park

Mount Tamalpais State Park, nestled in Marin County, offers a scenic backdrop for performances at the Mountain Theater, also known as the Cushing Memorial Amphitheatre. Open daily from 7:00 a.m. to sunset, the park and amphitheatre host the annual Mountain Play and other events in a natural hillside setting. This page provides practical, non-pushy information to help you secure your seats and plan a seamless visit, including seating options, parking, transit, and nearby lodging and dining options.

Location: East Ridgecrest Blvd., Mount Tamalpais State Park, Mill Valley, CA 94941. For park hours and directions, refer to the official CA State Parks site.

Seating at the Mountain Theater combines open general seating on serpentine rock benches with reserved seating, plus On the ROCKS! and accessible platform seating. The amphitheatre accommodates approximately 3,750 guests, so plan ahead for peak season shows like the annual Mountain Play, which has a long-standing history dating back to 1913. Parking is available at East Peak, Pantoll, and Bootjack lots. Pantoll accepts credit cards during business hours; other lots may require cash or QR-coded payments. Public transit options include Golden Gate Transit Route 61 on weekends/holidays and Marin Transit services to Pantoll, with park shuttles considered for event days. Nearby lodging is readily available in Mill Valley and the broader Marin area, including Mill Valley Inn, Acqua Hotel, Holiday Inn Express, and Mountain Home Inn. For the best experience, consider booking accommodations and dining in advance through our trusted partners.

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We’ve got you covered with trusted guidance on the venue, access, and local amenities so you can focus on enjoying the performance in this iconic hillside theater.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Location and hours: Mount Tamalpais State Park in Marin County is open 7:00 a.m. to sunset daily; park directions and maps are available from the official CA State Parks site.
  • Venue: The Cushing Memorial Amphitheatre (also known as the Mountain Theater) sits on Mount Tamalpais within the state park and hosts the Mountain Play each year.
  • Seating and layout: Seating is a mix of open general seating on serpentine rock benches, with additional reserved seating options; there is also 'On the ROCKS!' seating and platform seating for accessibility.
  • Capacity: The amphitheatre seats roughly 3,750–3,750 guests (variously cited by Mountain Play materials; plan for about 3,750 seats).
  • Parking and fees: Parking is available at East Peak, Pantoll, and Bootjack lots with fees; Pantoll accepts credit cards during business hours, others may be cash or QR-coded payments.
  • Transit: Public transit options include Golden Gate Transit Route 61 (weekends/holidays) and Marin Transit services to Pantoll; alternatives include park shuttle plans for event days.
  • Nearby hotels: Lodging options are available in Mill Valley (e.g., Mill Valley Inn, Acqua Hotel, Holiday Inn Express, Mountain Home Inn) and other Marin options nearby.
  • Notable events: Annual Mountain Play (since 1913) at the amphitheatre; historic events like the 1967 Fantasy Fair; recent events include Sound Summit concerts (e.g., 2025 10th anniversary).
  • Address for the amphitheatre: East Ridgecrest Blvd., Mount Tamalpais State Park, Mill Valley, CA 94941.