"Thank you for your great hospitality. Point Reyes is a hidden gem. Thanks for your help in guiding us to see the whales at Limantour Beach. See you and Ken again." --Jane and Pete, Boise, ID

Local Info & History  |  Nature & Wildlife  |  Outdoor Activities  |  Leisure Activities  |  Food & Entertainment

Nature & Wildlife

  • Walk across the road and choose from a number of trails to hike on.

  • See the gaggle, flock and herd of birds at the world famous Audubon Canyon Ranch or Point Reyes Bird Observatory (15 miles S).

  • Look for elk at Pierce Point (20 miles W then N).

  • Smell the wild flowers at Chimney Rock (20 miles W on SFD).

  • Borrow Bear Valley Inn's binoculars and see the birds at Whitehouse pool (2 Miles N on Hwy 1).

  • Spot a whale swimming past the point at Point Reyes (20 miles W on SFD).

  • Go to Duxbury Reef or Agate Beach to view some fantastic tide pools at low tide. Wave at the Starfish in their multicolor display! (15 miles).

  • Say "Hi!" to the sea lions at Sea Lion Overlook by the Point Reyes Lighthouse (20 miles W on SFD).