Top Things to do in Point Reyes National Seashore
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Top 5 Sights & Landmarks in Point Reyes National Seashore, Marin County
Discover the best top things to do in Point Reyes National Seashore, United States including Point Reyes Farmstead Cheese Co., Point Reyes Lighthouse, Marconi RCA Wireless Stations, Mount Vision Road, Cypress Tree Tunnel.
1. Point Reyes Farmstead Cheese Co.
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5.0 based on 7 reviews
Reviewed By ricksriot1
Gorgeous drive out to the farm, bucolic setting all around, eco-sustainable operation with incredible cheese and a great gathering.
2. Point Reyes Lighthouse
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4.5 based on 759 reviews
Drenched in fog most of the year, this lighthouse is one of the foggiest in the country, and is a great whale-watching spot in the fall and spring.
Reviewed By raefb2017
I didn’t know what we were heading for. It was thanksgiving and the weather was cold and windy. We drove for 20 miles in roads where no one was there and no signal either. Then we came to the cliff and there it was; the strong winds that could pull you off the ground, the tilting trees, a fox and two dears, and the red lighthouse far down the cliff.. mystical and majestic... Protruding 13 miles into the Pacific Ocean, point Reyes (puntas di los Reyes) is truly the edge of the world!
3. Marconi RCA Wireless Stations
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 7 reviews
Reviewed By SwissPinkPanther - New York City, United States
Heading toward the Pt Reyes Lighthouse , you will read signs that state the road to the lighthouse is currently closed...I assume the lighthouse is under repair. Ignore the signs since there are two great areas still worth visiting at the end of this road, especially if your are a photographer, nature lover or historian. First there is the Marconi RCA Station which is on the right side just before reaching the section of road that is closed. You really can't miss the Wireless Station since you will see the radio towers scattered around in the fields on the right and of course the phenomenal row of mature cypress trees. The RCA building itself is not really visible from the road given its small size. I think it was to our advantage that there were signs posted stating that the lighthouse was closed since when we visited the Marconi Station there was only one car there..... fewer tourist drive out this way these days because the lighthouse itself is closed. The lack of tourists made for a GREAT opportunity to shoot the "tunnel" of trees without people or cars ruining the shot. I would park the car at the entry to the station ,off to the side, and take photos looking down toward the RCA building and then continue to drive to the building and park the car again and shoot pics in the opposite direction. When we were there the fog was rolling in which just enhanced the image of the trees....without any sunlight the photos look more like they were taken in black and white, so don't worry if you drive out and there is no blue sky.... even with overcast skies you will get some great shots. When you leave the RCA Station and return to Pt. Reyes Station you will make a left turn from the entrance. A short distance away...maybe a 1/2 mile to a mile, on the right hand side you will get a glimpse of the ocean and you will see a very small area along the road to park ...as a guide to where this is there will be small, informational, park sign and a low wooden fence along the road. There is not much room to park more than a few cars....definitely stop if there is parking space for some fantastic views and shots of the rugged coast. You really can't see much from sitting in your car so get out.... there are steps leading down to a wonderful seating area with a bench ....the view is breath taking...it would be a great place to have a picnic lunch sitting on the bench overlooking the sea. Again, when we went we had the entire area to ourselves.... another advantage of the lighthouse being closed.... fewer tourist drive down this stretch of roadway.
