Point Reyes National Seashore Trip
Located only one hour north of San Francisco, this is a vast area of gorgeous protected shorelines, coastal bluffs, and fabulous hikes.
(Alamere Falls Hike is here)
Point Reyes Station is a small town located just outside of Point Reyes National Seashore. It makes for a perfect stop to pick up food and it also has cowgirl creamery that is very famous for its cheese.
Must see: S.S. Point Reyes Shipwreck. This area is known for its treacherous waters.
3. Sir Francis Drake Blvd. takes you to Cypress Tree Tunnel. The trees were planted back in 1930 along the road leading to the (now historic) Maritime Radio Receiving Station. The receiving station was built in 1929 in a unique Art-Deco style and received ship-to-shore morse code and telegraph messages.
On the way to the lighthouse, check out the leaning trees <jonathan-adams-FgsIv12NmZw-unsplash.jpeg>
And After you drive under the leaning trees, park in the lighthouse parking lot and take the short walk to South Beach Overlook for some amazing, never-ending coastal views. The overlook is only 0.2 miles down a sandy and dirt path to the cliff-side overlook. Bring your binoculars to get a great view of the elephant seal colony that lives down below.
4. The Point Reyes Lighthouse:
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Located at the western-most point of the Point Reyes Headlands atop a rocky outcropping. The lighthouse is located at the bottom of 313 steps (which can be closed during strong winds). The visitor center and observation deck are located at the top and fully accessible without stairs. Plus, the observations deck makes a great area to watch for whales migrating past.
5. Laguna Trail Coast Trail Loop
Relatively easy 5-mile loop that features coastal scrub, pretty grasslands and epic coastal views. You can also continue your hike down to Limantour Beach very easily. This trail can be quite exposed to the sun and wind so be sure to bring a hat and/or layers depending on the weather.
6. Limantour Beach to Sculptured Beach
Start at Limantour Beach and walk south along the beach for about 2 miles to gorgeous Sculptured Beach.
7. Hike Chimney Rock via Chimney Rock Trail
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Chimney Rock Trail is one of the most breathtaking hikes you can take along the Point Reyes Headlands with amazing rugged coastal views. 1.9 miles roundtrip.
8. Elephant Seal Overlook
9. Tule Elk Reserve via Tomales Point Trail
9.2 mile hike atop a coastal bluff to Tomales Point. On this hike you’ll experience amazing coastal views while walking past loads of elk.
Other interesting things to do are:
Bioluminescent kayaking at night:
Blue Waters is the best and what we took.
https://www.bluewaterskayaking.com/tour/full-moon-sunset-bioluminescence-paddle-tours/
Stay:
Nicks Cove
You can also stop by:
Mount Tamalpais
Muir Woods (reservations needed)
Kayak rentals in Marin
https://www.outbackadventures.com/rentals/kayaking/bucks_launching/