| taylor state park. an 8-minute drive from the point reyes national seashore, this cozy b&b in a restored victorian farmhouse is 7 miles from hiking and outdoor activities at samuel p. there's a garden patio with a hot tub, and a lounge with a fireplace. massage treatments are offered for a surcharge. there are no tvs. breakfast baskets are provided each morning. the 3 homey rooms have private baths, free wi-fi and minifridges; 1 room offers a kitchenette, while another features a solarium.
San Francisco International Airport 1 hr 21
Drakes Beach (27 min)
Sunbathing & swimming with a backdrop of limestone cliffs, plus a visitor center & cafe. Alamere Falls (36 min)
Day hikes to a scenic, remote spot where water cascades down a 30 ft. cliff onto a rugged beach. Limantour Beach (18 min)
Swimming, horseback riding & picnicking draw visitors to this large beach backed by dunes & cliffs. Hearts Desire Beach (15 min)
Warm water beach along a sheltered cove that's part of a state park, popular for family swimming Point Reyes (23 min)
Long, slender 15-mile inlet hugging the coastline dotted with oyster shacks, wildlife & hiking. Tomales Bay State Park (11 min)
Park featuring swimming beaches, hiking trails, forests, marshes, picnic areas & wildlife. Samuel P Taylor State Park (11 min)
Park noted for its redwood groves & grassy hills offers camping, hiking trails & picnic areas. Cypress Tree Tunnel (17 min)
Drive planted in around 1930 with Monterey cypress trees, leading to a historic radio station. Drakes Bay (28 min)
Said to be the landing point of Francis Drake, this scenic bay is home to a marine protected area. Point Reyes Lighthouse (5 min)
Camping and outdoor recreation Drakes Estero (25 min)
Picturesque estuary with 5 bays in a marine conservation area named for a historic English explorer. Palomarin Trailhead (36 min)
Trailhead & vault toilets for a challenging 6.5 mile hiking route taking in dramatic coastal falls. Point Reyes National Seashore (6 min)
71,000-acre park boasts a visitor center, hiking trails, expansive beaches & panoramic water views. | 
