Point Reyes — Attraction in Fairfax

It took a little over one hour drive from either SF or Oakland to reach Point Reyes Nation Seashore. The typical visiting route is: Inverness Store. The store is a little rundown, but it does have the delicious sandwich and good coffee, at the backyard of the store, you will find the shipwreck, a good photogenic spot. Cypress Tree Tunnel, it is right along the road. Just park your car along the road. Better arrive at early morning or late afternoon the the light is good Lighthouse: The inner parking lot will be full around 11AM, you may need to use the overflow parking lot. The rest room is close to the Visitor Center. The over 300 step staircase is a little challenging, but it has 3 stop places where you can take some rest. Chimney Rocks, and elephant seal outlook trail. Be sure to bring the binoculars, the parking is really tight. From Chimney Rocks to Drakes Beach, you will see some Elk on the road side Drakes Beach: best place to watch the elephant seals in close range if you are lucky. There are lots of parking spaces, a nice clean rest room, and some shaded picnic tables. Pierce Point Ranch: A long drive from South end of the peninsula. The ranch itself is just ok, but the McClures Beach is one of the best beach in...

It was nice, the surrounding were super clean, there were cattle crossing the road going towards the light house, and there are few beaches which are like private beach, less crowded and the light house itself was on the top and the parking was really hard to find, to get to the light house you had to walk like .5 miles but it was worth it. The light house holds lots of historical knowledge and the scenery around is out of the world, overall nice experience with family. The kids had fun. My suggestion will be as there is hike and the you have to climb up and down to get to light house were comfortable clothes and shoes and it's is freaking windy so make sure you wear...

We made a quick pit stop at Point Reyes just to take pictures. Even in a short visit, the coastal cliffs and scenic views were stunning and made for some memorable photos.

Overall Impression: Perfect for a scenic stop while exploring the area, especially if you’re short on time. Point Reyes is a must-visit for nature lovers—whether for hiking, wildlife spotting, or just soaking in the coastal beauty. It’s peaceful, rejuvenating, and offers experiences for all ages and activity levels.

Tips: Dress in layers due to coastal fog and changing weather. Arrive early to enjoy trails and scenic spots with fewer crowds. Bring binoculars for...