Point Reyes
About 1 hr 15 min by car from San Francisco
Wild headlands, elk, oysters and a lighthouse at the edge of the Pacific.
Why locals go
Feels remote but it's barely past Marin.
Visiting San Francisco?
At 1 hr 15 min by car, it's easy to add a night or two here and still be back in San Francisco for your flight home.
What to book
- Oyster farm visit at Tomales Bay
- Kayak Tomales Bay
- Point Reyes Lighthouse
Where to stay
One or two nights is enough for most people. Compare places to stay:
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For two
- Oysters at Tomales Bay at sunset
- Cottage stay in Inverness
With friends
- Bioluminescence kayak tour
- Hike to Alamere Falls
When to go
Year-round, whale season January to April.