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California's Point Reyes National Seashore

 

The Point Reyes National Seashore in Northern California’s Marin County comprises over 100 square miles of open spaces and old-growth forests, as well as many miles of rocky headlands and abandoned beaches. Nature lovers delight over the varied and unspoiled terrain, located only one or two hours’ drive from most Bay Area cities. The undeveloped coastline is a sanctuary for marine mammals and migratory birds. Pristine estuaries, freshwater lakes, waterfalls, saltwater marshes, windswept beaches, coastal scrub grasslands, geological wonders, plus virgin coniferous woodlands combine to create a wilderness haven for outdoor enthusiasts.

 

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The best way to access Point Reyes National Seashore is by private vehicle or rental car. The expansive park can be reached by Coast Highway 1 or Sir Francis Drake Highway. From Highway 101 in Marin County take the Sir Francis Drake exit in San Rafael.
From the east and north it is possible to cross to Marin County on the 580 Richmond Bridge, or drive around San Pablo Bay on Highway 37, both connecting to the 101.
Marin County contains several large cities so there is no shortage of hotels, restaurants, grocery stores, or sporting goods outlets.
If you wish to stay near Point Reyes, there are a half dozen charming Bed and Breakfast Inns clustered around the small town of Olema.
Because of high demand for limited parking during whale migration season, the National Park has created a shuttle system. The Winter Shuttle Bus for the Point Reyes Headlands runs from late December through mid-April. Sir Francis Drake Highway is closed beyond South Beach Road from 9 to 5:30, weekends and holidays, during favorable weather conditions.

Transportation: Walking & Driving
Specialty: Off the Beaten Path
Category: Guided Tour - play before & while you tour
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Added:02/17/2009
Duration: 30 min
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More about this tour
Chapters in this tour:
Solitude Near the City
Point Reyes Lighthouse
Drakes Bay & Estuary
Point Tomales
Olema & Beyond!



Provider: Brad Olsen
Brad Olsen is a Contributing Editor for World Explorer magazine and writes a travel column for Heartland Healing called “Sacred Destinations.” His seventh book, “Sacred Places Europe: 108 Destinations,” was released in March, 2007. Brad's commentaries have appeared on National Public Radio, CNN and the Travel Channel. He enjoys extended global travel, and public speaking on the subject of sacred places.

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