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Point Reyes Station Travel Guide: 124 reviews and 308 photos

View of Limantour and Drake Beaches, California

Little Known Gem in Marin County, California

Point Reyes Station is one of the tiny towns just outside of Point Reyes National Seashore. This page focuses on Point Reyes National Seashore, rather than the town, as do my pages on Olema and Inverness (two other tiny towns just outside the National Seashore).

Wildflowers near Point Reyes Coast

During the Memorial Day weekend of 2006, we were treated to rare weather conditions that produced crystal clear visibility at Point Reyes. This was the weekend for all the companies promoting tourism to send their photographers out to get pictures, so that they could show the rest of the world what Point Reyes almost never looks like.

Sky Trail, Point Reyes National Seashore

I live 30 minutes away from Point Reyes, so it makes it pretty easy for me to head out there on those few absolutely great days each year.

Pros and Cons

Pros:Full of wildlife, beautiful coastline, uncrowded, well-preserved by numerous environmental groups
Cons:Frequent foggy, cold, misty weather (particularly when out of town guests come to visit)
In a nutshell:One of the most incredibly beautiful spots in the US

Last visit to Point Reyes Station: May 2006
Intro Updated Dec 10, 2007
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Environmental message in West Marin - Point Reyes Station

Passionate locals Local Customs (1)

West Marinites are known for being fiercely protective of their environment. They have zero tolerance for litter or... more travel advice

5 star day at the beach at Point Reyes - Point Reyes Station

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Usually, Point Reyes is cold, foggy and damp - after all, it is supposed to be the foggiest place in the country. And if... more travel advice

Santa Maria Beach, Point Reyes National Seashore - Point Reyes Station

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Sky Camp, Campsite No. 4, Point Reyes - Point Reyes Station

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Written Dec 19, 2007

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JLBG Dec 1, 2008 at 9:26 PM

I went only once to Point Reyes and was lucky to have thise crystal clear weather. I have to build a page to show you the photos! I did not visit Mt Wittenberg, only the light house
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Wendy67 Feb 16, 2007 at 6:12 AM

Enjoyed your photos and guided hike, Karen. Good to know that your photos are somewhat misleading of what the area really looks like ;)
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Bwana_Brown Jun 10, 2006 at 9:24 AM

Karen, this is a gorgeous coastal National Park! What amazing vistas you were treated to on this one 'special' day! Thanks for the guided hike, it was very enjoyable and informative.