. the 7 relaxed rooms come with private bathrooms, tvs and coffeemakers. amenities include a communal kitchenette with free coffee and biscuits, a lounge with a pool table, and a meditation garden. some have vaulted ceilings, skylights and private decks, while suites feature kitchenettes and bay views. this rustic, 1950s-era motel sits on the salt marshes of tomales bay and is surrounded by tomales bay ecological reserve, point reyes national seashore and tomales bay state park San Francisco International Airport 1 hr 23
Point Reyes (25 min) Long, slender 15-mile inlet hugging the coastline dotted with oyster shacks, wildlife & hiking. Palomarin Trailhead (38 min) Trailhead & vault toilets for a challenging 6.5 mile hiking route taking in dramatic coastal falls. Drakes Beach (25 min) Sunbathing & swimming with a backdrop of limestone cliffs, plus a visitor center & cafe. Drakes Estero (23 min) Picturesque estuary with 5 bays in a marine conservation area named for a historic English explorer. Samuel P Taylor State Park (14 min) Park noted for its redwood groves & grassy hills offers camping, hiking trails & picnic areas. Cypress Tree Tunnel (15 min) Drive planted in around 1930 with Monterey cypress trees, leading to a historic radio station. Hearts Desire Beach (13 min) Warm water beach along a sheltered cove that's part of a state park, popular for family swimming Drakes Bay (25 min) Said to be the landing point of Francis Drake, this scenic bay is home to a marine protected area. Point Reyes National Seashore (8 min) 71,000-acre park boasts a visitor center, hiking trails, expansive beaches & panoramic water views. Limantour Beach (20 min) Swimming, horseback riding & picnicking draw visitors to this large beach backed by dunes & cliffs. Point Reyes Lighthouse (8 min) Camping and outdoor recreation Tomales Bay State Park (9 min) Park featuring swimming beaches, hiking trails, forests, marshes, picnic areas & wildlife. Alamere Falls (38 min) Day hikes to a scenic, remote spot where water cascades down a 30 ft. cliff onto a rugged beach. |