Point Reyes National Seashore Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
protected national seashore in northern California, USA
About Point Reyes National Seashore
Aside from its natural beauty, Point Reyes is of some historical significance, as it is believed to be here thatEngland's Sir Francis Drake came ashore during the summer of 1579, in order to careen his ship and repair its hull, during his circumnavigation of the globe. The ship's chaplain complained in his log of "the stinking fogges", so nothing much has changed. The Point Reyes National Seashore was established by President John F. Kennedy in 1962. The nearby town of Point Reyes Station, once a railroad terminus, now serves as the gateway to the park. It's the closest spot with significant shopping and restaurants, and its small-town charm makes it worth a visit on the way in or out from the park. Point Reyes lies at the tip of a narrow peninsula which sticks out some15mi (24km)into the
Top Attractions in Point Reyes National Seashore
Explore the best things to see and do in Point Reyes National Seashore:
- ★Abbots Lagoon
- ★Arch Rock via Bear Valley
- ★Bass Lake and Wildcat Beach
- ★Bear Valley Visitor Center
- ★Blue Water Kayaks (Inverness)
- ★Blue Water Kayaks (Marshall)
- ★Bolinas Ridge Trail
- ★Chimney Rock Trail
Where to Eat in Point Reyes National Seashore
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Bovine Bakery
- 🍴Brickmaiden Breads
- 🍴Hog Island Oyster Company - Boat Oyster Bar and Hog Shack
- 🍴Inverness Park Market
- 🍴Nick’s Cove
- 🍴Side Street Kitchen
Where to Stay in Point Reyes National Seashore
- 🏨Coast Campground
- 🏨Glen Campground
- 🏨Lodge at Marconi
- 🏨Olema House Point Reyes
- 🏨Osprey Peak Bed & Breakfast
- 🏨Point Reyes Hostelling International
Point Reyes National Seashore Travel Guide Sections
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