San Francisco International Airport 1 hr 27
Hearts Desire Beach (12 min)
Warm water beach along a sheltered cove that's part of a state park, popular for family swimming Drakes Bay (24 min)
Said to be the landing point of Francis Drake, this scenic bay is home to a marine protected area. Alamere Falls (42 min)
Day hikes to a scenic, remote spot where water cascades down a 30 ft. cliff onto a rugged beach. Samuel P Taylor State Park (17 min)
Park noted for its redwood groves & grassy hills offers camping, hiking trails & picnic areas. Drakes Estero (22 min)
Picturesque estuary with 5 bays in a marine conservation area named for a historic English explorer. Cypress Tree Tunnel (14 min)
Drive planted in around 1930 with Monterey cypress trees, leading to a historic radio station. Point Reyes Lighthouse (11 min)
Camping and outdoor recreation Limantour Beach (24 min)
Swimming, horseback riding & picnicking draw visitors to this large beach backed by dunes & cliffs. Drakes Beach (24 min)
Sunbathing & swimming with a backdrop of limestone cliffs, plus a visitor center & cafe. Point Reyes (29 min)
Long, slender 15-mile inlet hugging the coastline dotted with oyster shacks, wildlife & hiking. Tomales Bay State Park (8 min)
Park featuring swimming beaches, hiking trails, forests, marshes, picnic areas & wildlife. Point Reyes National Seashore (12 min)
71,000-acre park boasts a visitor center, hiking trails, expansive beaches & panoramic water views. Abbotts Lagoon (14 min)
2-part lagoon on Point Reyes National Seashore with a beach, a hiking trail & wildlife viewing. | 
