Experience Point Reyes

The rolling hills of Point Reyes National Seashore encompass over 100,000 acres of open space that have been preserved for future generations. A string of coastal and agricultural communities flank the shores of the Pacific Ocean, Tomales Bay and Bolinas Lagoon. It is hard to imagine that one is only thirty five miles northwest of the city of San Francisco; all businesses are locally owned and operated. The Point Reyes area is a sanctuary for connecting with natural beauty.

Visitors to Point Reyes enjoy hiking, kayaking, pristine beaches, wildlife viewing and a bounty of fresh produce, locally grown and produced meat, cheeses and culinary delights. A strong connection to the seasons exists in this landscape dotted with Coast Live Oaks, Redwood groves and grasslands. Gray whales migrate past the peninsula from December through April and over 450 species of birds have been sighted throughout Point Reyes. Elephant seals make the point their home giving birth to their young year after year. Tule elk have been re-introduced at Tomales Point and their thriving herd can be observed enjoying the views of Tomales Bay and the Pacific Ocean.

Visitors to Point Reyes are wise to give themselves a few days to experience the varied terrain and widespread beauty of the unique geography of the area. The West Coast’s only national seashore affords visitors hundreds of miles of hiking trails, miles of rural roads to explore and many unique and historic points of interest.


Click Here for Point Reyes Lodging, including small hotels, traditional Bed and Breakfast inns and a select variety of cottages. The area is popular year round due to a temperate climate and wide variety of recreational activities.

This documentary focuses on the lives and work of several farm families and producers in West Marin.  A few of the topics covered include working landscapes, impacts of agriculture, land stewardship, and more.

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