Once you arrive, take time to slow down and go exploring. Point Reyes National Seashore offers visitors a wide array of outdoor adventures, so there are plenty of things to do in Point Reyes!
Explore the best things to do in Point Reyes! Point Reyes is a short day trip from San Francisco that offers lots of fun activities.
These are the top things to do in Point Reyes National Seashore. The California city has beaches, hiking, a lighthouse and restaurants.
Set in Marin County on Tomales Bay, Point Reyes is the small town you want to visit. It's one of my favorite spots in Northern California.
Chimney Rock is a prominent point that protects Drakes Bay in Point Reyes National Seashore from winds and waves coming off the Pacific. The parking lot
Since beginning our family travels about a year ago we have made several trips to the Point Reyes National Seashore and each visit has left us longing for more. On our most recent trek to West Marin, we capped off our full day of exploring the area with a stay in the Samuel P. Taylor cabins. Located just 15 minutes from the town of Point Reyes Station, the cabins are the perfect option for those looking to spend time in the area without breaking the bank. After our morning in Point Reyes Station, followed by an afternooon hike at the Tule Elk Preserve, we picked up some pizza to-go at Cafe Reyes in Point Reyes Station and headed on our way. Fifteen minutes later we were checking in at Samuel Taylor State Park and enjoying our pizza on the picnic table outside our lovely little cabin. The cabins, which were built in 2012, come equipped with electricity, platform bunk beds with mattresses, wood floors, covered porches, and a small electric stove. There are 4 bunks (one full size mattress and three single beds) and the top bunks have rails, making them pretty safe for kids. All you have to bring is your bed linens and you are set! Our kids were ECSTATIC about the bunk beds. They must have spent the first thirty minutes bouncing around on the beds and squealing with joy. After settling into the cabin we set out for a hike before the sun went down. I originally had grand plans of hiking to the top of Mt. Barnabe, but our earlier hike and excitement of "camping" was enough for one day, so we opted for an easy walk around the park. The cabins sit on the hillside across the street from the main campground area, so we started our hike by crossing Sir Francis Drake and following the path alongside Lagunitas Creek. The combination of the towering redwood trees, fresh air and rambling creek made for a very peaceful and enjoyable experience. After exploring the grounds, we made our way back to the cabin and got a nice fire started (you can bring your own firewood or purchase a bundle for $8 at the entrance to the park). We gathered up some good sticks for roasting marshmallows and made s'mores while we enjoyed the warmth of the fire. Bedtime is always a challenge when we travel, and this trip was no exception. The initial enthusiasm over sleeping in bunkbeds wore down as bedtime approached and it quickly became clear that we would be snuggling up together in the bottom bunks. After sleeping on a deflated air mattress on our recent trip to the Steep Ravine Cabins, having a mattress pad was a major luxury. If I didn't have a squirmy 2 year old spinning around the bed all night, I am sure it would have been a great nights sleep! We woke up the next morning and enjoyed some coffee and french toast (we cheated and bought the frozen french toast from TJ's!!) before packing up the car and heading home. I would have loved to take advantage of the wonderful location and done some more exploring, but that will have to be saved for another trip (possibly when the kids are a bit older!). Have you ever been cabin camping? Any recommendations for other cabin/glamping options? Details: Samuel P. Taylor State Park is located off of Sir Francis Drake Boulevard in the small town of Lagunitas, just 15 minutes from Point Reyes Station and Tomales Bay. There are 5 identical cabins (2 of which appear to be exclusively for handicap users). We stayed in Hazel Haven which is the closest to the bathrooms (bonus!), but Wren's nest would be the best option if you are looking for more privacy (it's at the end of the row of cabin and furthest from the bathrooms). Cabins rent for $100/night. Each cabin has a picnic table, fire pit, barbecue pit and water spicket outside. There is a general store just down the road in Lagunitas where you can buy basics as well as a larger grocery store and restaurants in the nearby town of Point Reyes Station. You can eat your meals at one of the nearby cafes and get away with little to no camp cooking if that appeals to you!
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Tomales Bay and the Point Reyes National Seashore are just an hour outside of San Francisco, in beautiful Marin County—but you’d never know you were so close to the city. With every turn the vistas grew wider and our cell reception grew weaker. Last week I shared some photos from our lunch there—fresh oysters and […]
Explore the best things to do in Point Reyes! Point Reyes is a short day trip from San Francisco that offers lots of fun activities.
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In order to make this trip possible, go to recreation.gov and make a reservation for Wildcat Camp (available year-round). On your way to the trailhead, make sure to stop by the Bear Valley Visitor Center to grab your camping permit. For more information, visit: http://www.nps.gov/pore/planyourvisit/camping.htm. Getting there from the Bear Valley Visitor Center is easy- follow HWY 1 south for 9 miles and turn right onto Olema-Bolinas Rd. Keep left to stay on Olema-Bolinas Rd, turn right onto Mesa Rd until you reach the parking lot at the end of the road. You'll begin by wandering through a eucalyptus grove and emerging onto numerous bluffs overlooking the ocean. This hike will hug the coastline for miles while snaking its way through densely packed flora and hidden coastal lakes. Watch for poison oak- it's hidden all along the trail. Elevation/Mileage: Wildcat Camp is 5.7 from the Palomarin Trailhead. When you're back at your car after your trip, you'll have hiked 1,945ft of elevation change over the course of 11.4 miles. Additional Details: Each site is equipped with a picnic table, charcoal grill, and a bear locker Campground has two bathrooms, garbage cans, and potable water No campfires or dogs allowed 5 minute walk to the beach from camp 2 mile roundtrip hike along the beach to Alamere Falls from camp
Indulge in the "mini" version of a customer favorite with Point Reyes' Quinta. This soft-ripened, bloomy rind cheese starts with a subtle buttermilk flavor and gradually transforms into a bold, earthy-mustard richness. Brand Point Reyes
Point Reyes National Seashore is the most beautiful place in the Bay Area. Its remoteness makes it quiet and less touristy. During sunrise you may even have the place all to yourself. The sunrise light coming into the Cypress tree tunnel makes for some magical photos, this is why we believe it's the
Things To Do In Point Reyes on a day or weekend trip. The best restaurants, oysters, and hikes in Point Reyes. Ideas for wine tasting and photos.
Once you arrive, take time to slow down and go exploring. Point Reyes National Seashore offers visitors a wide array of outdoor adventures, so there are plenty of things to do in Point Reyes!
Explore the best things to do in Point Reyes! Point Reyes is a short day trip from San Francisco that offers lots of fun activities.
