Point Reyes National Seashore

Point Reyes Station is one of those places that take your breath away. Point Reyes National Seashore is located in northern California, about 40 miles northwest of San Francisco, and is home to breathtaking coastal landscapes, captivating cliffside beaches, sprawling wilderness, and diverse wildlife. The spectacular views at Point Reyes Lighthouse and the nearby Elephant Seal Overlook will delight leisure travelers, while adventure travelers will enjoy traversing the equally stunning 9.7-mile out and back Tomales Point Trail and the 5-mile Laguna-Coast Loop.

You won't want to leave without passing through the enchanting Cypress Tree Tunnel, a quarter-mile-long driveway framed by Monterey cypress trees. Backcountry campgrounds, which start at $30 per night, or the HI Point Reyes Hostel, the only non-camping lodging option within the national seashore, are available.