"California's Gold - Pt. Reyes" Point Reyes Station by Yubert

Point Reyes Station Travel Guide: 124 reviews and 308 photos

Pt. Reyes Lighthouse - Point Reyes Station

Pt. Reyes is quite spectacular for a nature lover. One week in January, I saw Grey Whales, came back the next week and saw herds of Tule Elk!

Nn January 5th, 2004 and saw several California Grey Whales migrarting south. I also saw several herds of deer.

Then I came back the folllowing week, January 15th, and saw several herds of Tuel Elk as I hiked out to Bird Rock.

California's Gold!

Jessicadf near Coast Camp

First time I visted Pt. Reyes was in May of 2003. I went on a backpacking trip with Jessicadf. We stayed overnight at Coast Camp and hiked along the scenic Coast trail.

Friendly Elk

Tuel Elk

On he trail from Brid Rock to Pierce Point Ranch we spotted several herds of Tule Elk. This picture shows how close we were able to get to them

Pros and Cons

Pros:It's close to San Francisco
Cons:It's close to San Francisco

Last visit to Point Reyes Station: Jan 2004
Intro Updated Jan 20, 2004
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308 Steps!!! Transportation (2)

it's actually 308 steps if you go all the way down to the lower level of the Pt. Reyes Lighthouse. more travel advice

302 steps to the Lighthouse - Point Reyes Station

Walking to the Pt. Reyes Lighthouse Transportation (2)

Only way to get down to the Lighthouse is to walk all 302 steps. more travel advice

New Lighthouse.... - Point Reyes Station

New pt. Reyes Lighthouse... Off The Beaten Path (2)

The lighthouse is located below teh fogline so it's easier for ships to see, more travel advice

Pt. Reyes Lighthouse Things to Do (5)

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JLBG Feb 18, 2009 at 2:00 PM

Haha, did you actually counted the steps? I did not! Your "great tasting" animal is for sure a gecko. You have better not taste it as some of them are toxic!
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Wendy67 Feb 16, 2007 at 6:02 AM

Well, I guess your page was helpful. Raraavis suggested it as a family vacation spot in April. Any suggestions? ;)
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karenincalifornia Jan 21, 2004 at 12:18 PM

Yup, that sure is a ton of elk! Might we expect braised elk and gecko at Chez Yubert over the VT Blowout weekend?
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annk Jan 20, 2004 at 6:07 AM

I'd definitely like visiting this place. Didn't realize there is so much wildlife. So what does chef Yubert serve - gecko sandwiches? :-)
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jessicadf Jan 19, 2004 at 10:31 PM

Yes, the tule elk -- very cool.
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Annapet Oct 27, 2003 at 6:24 PM

Thanks to Jess! She stalled the Park Ranger while I sauteed some prawns. It was high alert [on fire danger] yesterday and no BBQing allowed. We honestly didn't know. Thank goodness we finished grilling the steaks and salmon already...