Point Reyes and Tomales Bay

Visit and photograph the scenic coastal areas of Point Reyes National Seashore and Tomales Bay, north of San Francisco and south of Bodega Bay.

Logistics: The distance from SCLH is 140 miles and will take about 3 hours, depending on traffic. Most of the walking is on dirt trails that can be hilly and muddy. Elevation gain can range from minimal to 1,000 ft. There are some restrooms at the trailheads. Visit from late January through mid-April. The best time for wildflower blooms is late March to early April.

The area is made up of rolling green hills that meet the Pacific Ocean. Seascape and landscape encompassing beaches, cliffs, wildflowers, Point Reyes Lighthouse, the historic Coast Guard Station at Chimney Rock, and coastal wildlife will be your photographic opportunity. The area is dotted with several small towns, including Point Reyes Station, Marshall, and Tomales.

There are many opportunities to photograph scenic landscapes, plants, and wildlife along the Pacific Ocean in the beautiful coastal areas of Point Reyes National Seashore and Tomales Bay, north of San Francisco and south of Bodega Bay.

The area has rolling green hills that meet the Pacific Ocean. The landscape and seascape feature beaches, cliffs, wildflowers, the Point Reyes lighthouse, the historic Coast Guard Station at Chimney Rock, and coastal wildlife, offering many photo opportunities.

The region is dotted with small towns such as Point Reyes Station, Marshall, and Tomales.

A convenient hotel is the Tomales Bay Resort and Marina, located at 12938 Sir Francis Drake Boulevard, Inverness.

You may view the detailed travel packet HERE

For wildflower enthusiasts:

Get a National Park Service Point Reyes Wildflower Poster HERE

You can find wildflowers in many places in Point Reyes National Seashore and an internet search can result in many suggestions. Wildflower photographer Charlie Russell visited Chimney Rock a few years ago and wrote an informative summary of the flowers he had photographed. See his report HERE

Ithuriels

Spear

Brodiaea

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