Point Reyes Area Things to Do
Follow these recommendations from the National Park Service to begin to enjoy the area:
Bear Valley Visitor CenterStop by the Bear Valley Visitor Center. There are exhibits and information to help you plan your activities. Ranger-led programs are scheduled on weekends year-round.
Limantour BeachSheltered beach with plenty of room for walking in either direction. Nearby Estero de Limantour is a good birding spot.
Point Reyes Beach (the Great Beach)An 11-mile expanse of Pacific shoreline. There can be very heavy surf and sneaker waves along these beaches.
Point Reyes LighthouseSpectacular views of Point Reyes Beach and the Pacific Ocean. Descend 300 stops to the lighthouse. The observation platform is an ideal perch for spotting migrating gray whales in the winter.
Point Reyes National Seashore