Stunning views, seriously. I found point reyes really cool because at first it honestly looks like any part of CA but you look a little closer and see plants you normally wouldn't see. Makes you feel like you're in a parallel world or something. What's even better is the trails that lead towards the coast. The beaches are so clean because they're only accessible by trail and there are barely any people on the beach.

Had an amazing experience as in a few hours we saw 20+ humpback whales, elephant seals, elk, sea otters and even a mountain lion. The lighthouse is often fogged in and windy so check the weather. We went in late October and got lucky. The trails were well marked and the bathrooms were clean. Other than the road to the Elk reserve, the rest of the roads were in great shape if you don’t mind a little cow manure.

Absolutely stunning views—this spot feels truly special. The walk from the parking lot is short but scenic, and you might even spot deer or tule elk grazing along the way. The coastal cliffs and ocean backdrop make the whole experience memorable. The lighthouse is well-preserved and great for photos. Restrooms are available near the parking area, and it can get windy, so bring a light jacket. Overall, a peaceful and beautiful stop along the California coast.

As part of our road trip from England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 we had to visit this stunningly beautiful national park and peninsula. Main reason wad to visit the iconic movie locations from the 1980 film The Fog. Inverness and its house's over the water. Point reyes lighthouse and many more stunningly areas. What a beautiful place to visit whilst in Marin County.

Absolutely stunning views of the beach coast untouched by man and light house at the top end of the peninsula It was a long drive from Napa or back to San Francisco but definitely worth the views and visit

Be prepared! I visited the Point Reyes Lighthouse, Elephant Seal Overlook, Drakes Beach, and Cypress Tree Tunnel. The southern tip is the windiest place on the West Coast, with wind speeds frequently over 20 mph. Much of the lighthouse area was covered in fog when I arrived, so it was difficult to see the coast. Fortunately, the Elephant Seal Overlook had elephant seals and clearer views. The Cypress Tree Tunnel and Drakes Beach were both nice spots to stroll and take in the seashore's scale. Will definitely explore more next time 🦭🌫️🌊🌳

Very dry out this time of year! (August) And definitely out in the middle of nowhere! However the sunset views out here were gorgeous! Just have somewhere to overnight park or a hotel nearby if you stay till sunset, these roads were terrifying!

Perfect day! Dog friendly, too. Gorgeous blue water. Not too many people.

What a gem this beach is. If you want to take a nice long walk surrounded by breakers, seabirds and beaches this is your place. If you time it right you may even be alone or see very few people. If you hike to the bay at the far end, you’ll be rewarded with a stunning array of seals and shorebirds in numbers like may have existed 1000 years ago.

I love this beach!! I love that I can chat with people or wave while walking by. Awesome sunsets. Never too crowded. Lots to explore, ample parking, restrooms

By far the coolest temperature compared to Stinson Beach and Bolinas. Very few people show up here. It’s a great place to go if you want to get away from the crowd.

Bathrooms are available on the path down to the beach. Beware of horse poop as mounted park rangers patrol the area. You will have to trek through a sandy hill to get to and from the beach so pack accordingly (carts with big wheels or sleds) and wear proper shoes. It's really windy there most of the day and high wind. Dogs are allowed on the left side of the beach only.

My husband and I visited the beach the Saturday afternoon September 28, 2024. It was about 4:45pm, it was foggy and chilly but still beautiful.

Phenomenal and historic beach. Natives have come out to this coast for thousands of years. Sir Francis Drake and his crew were the first English speakers to see experience the California coast. Besides all that the walk here is spectacular.

A short hiking trail with a few old, weathered signs in some places that provide some information about tectonic plate movements. At one point, you can see a fence that was torn apart by an earthquake and now has a gap several meters wide. I would have expected much more...

Quick stop in Point Reyes with a short paved trail with educational plaques about the San Andreas fault and the 1906 San Francisco Earthquake. Worth the stop to stretch your legs before venturing deeper into the park.

well worth a visit to see the where the plates have moved slightly underwhelming as it was over 100 years a go. well laid out. lots of other walking options

Nice short stop - horses, good picnic area. The trail is great for kids and those Who want to learn some geology.

Nice and short paved hiking for family and every one. There are as many as boards for kids and adults.

Enjoyed walking the Earthquake trail signs along the way gave me a visual of the history here.

A nice little trail with information about earthquakes and the San Andreas fault.

Bear Valley is a beautiful and freeq place to hike and enjoy the coastal weather. The facility is clean and has a nicely shaded picnic area. The only thing was they no longer allow dogs on the trails.

Sept 2025: Beautiful and large visitor center with an info desk and a gift shop. Water fountain inside, clean bathrooms outside (running water and soap, flushable toilets). Gorgeous display of knitted and felted sea creatures (labor of love). Plenty of informative displays throughout the space. National Park stamps available at entrance. Plenty of parking. There's at least 1 trail that starts at this Visitor Center. Some picnic benches - we had lunch here. Free to enter. Airy space, probably a good spot to wait out some rain and learn about the area. We will visit again and pick a hike.

Lovely location, plentiful parking, nice introduction to the diversity of visiting options in the Point Reyes Area. For horse enthusiasts, the Morgan Horse Center is very close by, just up the hill!

Bear Valley Visitor Center has some nice exhibits describing the native Flora and fauna. Was a nice break on our drive along the coast.

This place is worthwhile visiting. The Visitor Center was closed due to the government shutdown but the picnic area was free, clean, and plenty of tables in sun or shade. But the unique aspect of the park is the grove of trees. They are other worldly and wonderful for children to play in and climb. Many hiking trails lead from this point.

Point raise is so big. I thought I’d seen everything but today I found a new spot. I encourage anyone to come out here and spend the day. It is very beautiful.

Fun lil visitors center with a small exhibit inside that was lovely. I appreciated how kinda the employees were here and I loved the merch. Found some cute T-shirts and hats that give a percentage back to National Parks and public lands. Also a bunch of cute plushies and toys/books for kids. Heck, I even wanted a couple of the plushies myself.

Cool beach, pretty isolated, interesting rock formations. There are two ways to get there, the Coast Trail winds around the cliffs above the beach, or you can simply walk along the beach from the parking lot, which is about 2.5 miles one way. There are two decent sized lots near Limantour Beach, which is the closest parking. We took the Coast Trail out, and back along the beach for a nice loop. Once at Sculptured Beach, we could not find a way to continue down the coast, as there is a large (~8-10') drop off the rock formation to the beach below to continue. The only other alternative is to swim around the rocky point, but that seems foolhardy. Wish we could have continued, as there were more interesting formations but we could not. There are only a few formations on the accessible side, so it doesn't take much time to see it all. It's a nice beach to escape the crowds further up the beach by the parking lot, just wish we could have explored more!

The beach at Sculpture Beach provides a stunning view. It's best to arrive early for a hike on the sand at low tide, due to the high ocean waves at high tide.

Sculptured beach at Point Reyes national seashore is truly a National treasure! Gorgeous, loooong beach with beautiful flowers along the shore and it's cliffs. It was a nature feast. Kids can have hours of fun here. If you visit at low tides, you can enjoy tide pools too. The cliffs are sculptured by water. There is a secret beach aka point Reyes Crater that is also accessible at low tides and you will have to hike along the for about 2 miles for that. Dogs on leash are allowed on one side of the beach. This beach extends onto Limontaur beach on the right. Parking lot is small with 15 spots. But the Limontaur beach parking lot is huge and you can park there and walk here. Vault toilets are available at both parking lots.

We hiked down on a day with low-tide to enjoy the rocks and tide pools. I'd recommend going WAY early in the day so you have time to enjoy the beach and hike back! And wear solid, solid shoes fo sho.

Worthy hike. From Bear Valley Visitor Center you hike to the beach. We did about 10-12 miles round trip - hiking and beach walk. It was a beautiful day and there were about 100 people on all the trails. that is judging from the parking lot. Two 375ml bottles of water was a little less than I needed. Take extra water on a hot day. The views are great. You will build memories here. Bikes are allowed on part of the trails, but on all. There are bike racks when you need to switch from riding to walking.

This is a sleepy Northern California beach with many bed and breakfast hideaways and getaways. If you're interested in getting away, you have found your spot. No need to dress up, just dress warmly. Chilly beaches off the beaten path offer places for clarity and reflection. You will find cool breezes, but warm hospitality that you missed feeling in Silicon Valley. Get to know the true native Northern Californians. It's truly what you've been missing.

Amazing!

Stunning views, seriously. I found point reyes really cool because at first it honestly looks like any part of CA but you look a little closer and see plants you normally wouldn't see. Makes you feel like you're in a parallel world or something. What's even better is the trails that lead towards the coast. The beaches are so clean because they're only accessible by trail and there are barely any people on the beach.

Had an amazing experience as in a few hours we saw 20+ humpback whales, elephant seals, elk, sea otters and even a mountain lion. The lighthouse is often fogged in and windy so check the weather. We went in late October and got lucky. The trails were well marked and the bathrooms were clean. Other than the road to the Elk reserve, the rest of the roads were in great shape if you don’t mind a little cow manure.

Absolutely stunning views—this spot feels truly special. The walk from the parking lot is short but scenic, and you might even spot deer or tule elk grazing along the way. The coastal cliffs and ocean backdrop make the whole experience memorable. The lighthouse is well-preserved and great for photos. Restrooms are available near the parking area, and it can get windy, so bring a light jacket. Overall, a peaceful and beautiful stop along the California coast.

As part of our road trip from England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 we had to visit this stunningly beautiful national park and peninsula. Main reason wad to visit the iconic movie locations from the 1980 film The Fog. Inverness and its house's over the water. Point reyes lighthouse and many more stunningly areas. What a beautiful place to visit whilst in Marin County.

Absolutely stunning views of the beach coast untouched by man and light house at the top end of the peninsula It was a long drive from Napa or back to San Francisco but definitely worth the views and visit

Be prepared! I visited the Point Reyes Lighthouse, Elephant Seal Overlook, Drakes Beach, and Cypress Tree Tunnel. The southern tip is the windiest place on the West Coast, with wind speeds frequently over 20 mph. Much of the lighthouse area was covered in fog when I arrived, so it was difficult to see the coast. Fortunately, the Elephant Seal Overlook had elephant seals and clearer views. The Cypress Tree Tunnel and Drakes Beach were both nice spots to stroll and take in the seashore's scale. Will definitely explore more next time 🦭🌫️🌊🌳

Very dry out this time of year! (August) And definitely out in the middle of nowhere! However the sunset views out here were gorgeous! Just have somewhere to overnight park or a hotel nearby if you stay till sunset, these roads were terrifying!

A pleasant surprise to run into a small museum of colonial trade routes and the British explorer whom the beach is named after. The complex has a great gift shop, with some basics to get your salt and sugar fix as well as decent restrooms. a huge parking lot and picnic tables.

Drakes Beach taken over by these big guys for about 5 or 6 months a year. A fantastic experience and you are so close to the action!

A well-organized visitor center. It has a small museum containing historical notes and collections. You can enjoy a cup of coffee or can collect some souvenirs from the shop as well. Also restrooms are in good condition.

The visitor center is very close to the beach. We walked about 30 up the beach to see a large group of elephant seals. The visitor center has bathrooms, a small souvenir store, a little muesem, and picnic tables.

Small visitor center but great staff and beautiful landscape. Saw multiple huge elephant seals on the beach steps from the parking lot. Nice long beach with plentiful shells and sand dollars.

Visitor center next to Drakes Beach. It's serving as temporary point Reyes visitor center too for nps passport stamping. This year elephant. Seals have made colonies on Drakes Beach. So can see elephant seal families from visitor center. Has exhibits from old European trades and Ships.

Great place to learn about nature and the areas history in regard to European explorers/settlers. Coffee shop with light snacks and gifts nearby. Elephant seals slumbering on the beach and in the parking lot is a humbling experience.