Self-Guided Driving Tour of Point Reyes National Seashore California

Start by downloading the Action Tour Guide app, which will function as your personal tour guide, audio tour, and map. Note: This tour takes about 2-3 hours.

Your Point Reyes adventure begins at the Bear Valley Visitor Center. From there, you’ll head toward the town of Inverness, home to a very peculiar landmark: A shipwreck that never actually wrecked!

Learn more about the area's rich avian and marine wildlife as you drive, then take an optional detour up toward Tomales Point. Along the way, you’ll have the opportunity to hike a couple of incredible trails, like the Kehoe Beach Trail, and learn about the unique geology of this peninsula.

After taking in the astonishing views from Tomales Point, you’ll return to the main route and pay a visit to the Drakes Estero Trail, offering breathtaking estuary views.

After that comes the ethereal beauty of the Cypress Tree Tunnel, leading to the historic KPH Radio Station. Next, uncover the mystery of a missing brass plate left here long ago by none other than Sir Frances Drake himself.

Next, take your pick of beaches with detours to Point Reyes Beach and Drakes Beach, the latter of which offers a chance to see the shore where the legendary privateer is said to have landed!

Your journey continues at Chimney Rock and Elephant Seal Overlook, where you can see some of the peninsula’s most fascinating wildlife. Then, you’ll head to Sea Lion Overlook for even more marine mammals!

Finally, you’ll head to Point Reyes Lighthouse, the quintessential destination on this beautiful point, which is a place where you’ll definitely want to snap some photos to remember your trip!

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