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This place is easy to miss. From the street, it's hard to spot, so keep an eye out for The Inverness Store (grocery store). Enter the parking lot next to the store and walk toward Tomales Bay. I actually missed it during my trip to Point Reyes Lighthouse back in 2021. A short walk, we came to a hidden photo spot worth stopping for, especially on a sunny day with a bright blue sky. It creates a unique and picturesque scene. Be careful of the muddy ground on the way to the shipwreck, even in summer. It's going to be very messy with muddy shoes. This place continues to deteriorate over time, so I'd recommend seeing it while you can. It may not be around much longer. read more

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This is the ship wreak 8/4/26 and 4/25! It hasn't made any big changes since we were here last time read more

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It's free quick thing to see while in the area. Unfortunately it's falling apart and probably won't last much longer. The signs are gone read more

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I haven't been since 2021, so it was before all of the storm damage and deterioration I've read/heard about. Not sure why, but it was a 'magical' experience for me...maybe because it reminded me of being a kid and creating a fun story in my mind about how a treacherous adventure ended in a shipwreck! (Even though it's a small boat that simply got beached. LOL) Pics I'm sharing were taken in January 2021. read more

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It's a really cool ship to check out if in the area. Weather was nice when I was there. Beautiful view. There is a parking lot or can park along the streets. Was there for about 10 mins. That is really all you need unless you are doing some photoshoot session :) read more

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Wonderful! Go at low tide so you can walk out on the marsh truly experience the entire boat. read more

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Nice quick stop on the way to Point Reyes beaches. Park at the Inverness store (buy stuff at the store as well) and head back towards the water. I'm a self-taught photographer so I find this beauty unique and interesting. This iconic landmark is definitely a photo worthy subject. There's also a portable-potty if you need to use it specially after a long drive. It is however not clean but there is toilet paper and sanitizer. I'm sure everyone carries their own sanitizer given our current situation. read more

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Nice place but something is missing ! Also parking is needed and ship is almost gone ! read more

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"Any government has as much of a duty to avoid war as a ship's captain has to avoid a shipwreck."― Guy de Maupassant, Collected Stories of Guy De Maupassant Shipwrecked boat that's easily accessible from the road and is a stopping point for tourists, photographers and a local landmark. -Aka the SS Point Reyes, Inverness Shipwreck and Tomales Bay Shipwreck -Was originally meant to be a fixer-upper by the original owner of the property but obv never happened. -Was set to be removed by the wetlands restoration firm but was saved by the local photographers. read more

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Great for a fun day trip in the Bay Area. Very secluded and at great sight to see especially if you are from out of town. Gotta love the california coast and all that it has to bring. read more

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Joan W.

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The shipwreck itself is interesting for 5-10 minutes mostly for a photographer. I even saw a couple taking their wedding photos here which was kinda weird since a decrepit ship doesn't seem like good foreshadowing for a long life together but whatever. This is a nice stop if on the way to the Lighthouse or somewhere else in West Marin but I wouldn't come all the way out here just for this. It's easiest to use the parking lot at the Inverness Store (make sure to buy something) because the ship is right behind it. On a sunny day it's not a bad idea to go for a walk along the shore (depending on how high the tide is) and there are a few picnic tables to have lunch. read more

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Such a cool thing to check out from your kayak during hide tide, or walk from the store at low tide.

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No matter what photographic skill level you have, you will get a perfect shot of this place. Not too many people know this place, hence, I'm only the 35th Yelp-elite reviewer of this place. Yasss!!! It's known as the Tomales Bay Shipwreck, the Inverness Shipwreck, or the S.S. Point Reyes, the shipwreck of a 380-foot cargo steamship that grazed the land of Inverness over 100 years ago. Today there is a small sign and trail that leads to the picturesque wreck. So you won't trespass on someone's property just like I did. LoL. It's possible to actually get on the boat, but it is not advised since the wood is rotten and riddled with holes. Because you'll piss off a lot of people including me. Once you're there you'll experience serenity and calmness. It is located in the small town of Inverness, just behind the grocery store. If you are driving North on Sir Francis Drake Blvd it will be on your right side. Parking is easy and you will see a small picnic area just footsteps away from the abandoned boat. Overall, I am glad I visited and highly recommend this site for a photoshoot. read more

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If you're coming through Inverness, taking a moment to check out the Point Reyes Shipwreck is not a bad idea. It's photogenic and parking is easy, making it a breeze to wander over. The bay and the surrounding water makes a picturesque backdrop for this small ship. The ship itself, has seen better days (shipwreck not withstanding) in that folks have done a bit of grafitti and there has been a small fire on the back end as well. So if you come, look but don't touch so the folks that come after you can also enjoy it. It only takes a few moments but you'll get a great pic out of it. FYI--Wear waterproof shoes, getting to the back end of the ship means a bit of mud hopping. read more

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The iconic Point Reyes Shipwreck. When you visit the Point Reyes National Seashore, you have to stop and visit this iconic shipwreck. It won't take a whole of time to see the ship. Simple parking behind The Inverness Store (https://www.yelp.com/biz/inverness-store-inverness)They have a parking lot and picnic tables in case you want to have a snack there. From there you just walk the short little trail onto some private property (its ok to trespass per the land owner) to the shipwreck. If its low tide you can almost get a 360 view of the shipwreck. If its high tide you will only get a side shot and frontal view of the ship. I'd advise not to climb on the shipwreck, doing so may make the owner of the property to take away the experience for others who would like to view this shipwreck. Come out, bring your lunch and enjoy the iconic Point Reyes Shipwreck read more

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Such a cool sight to see. Unfortunate that it got shipwrecked of course but makes for some great pics. read more

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Nothing left that's worth seeing. However, the Point Reyes area is very nice. An unpretentious and welcoming people.

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Point Reyes cheese tasting/brunch. Mead tasting. Oysters at Hog Island. This shipwreck. Best day ever! There are picnic tables here in case you want to pack your lunch and hang out. Or if you don't want to DIY, there are restaurants right across the street. Visit for the gram (instagram photos). read more

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Beautiful view but the ship is deteriorating rapidly. It's longer showing the point Reyes sign on the side of the boat. Still a great place to visit along the point Reyes spots. read more

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An Insta-worthy spot! The shipwreck is not difficult to find (Located behind the Inverness Store) and the location on google is accurate. There is ample parking and picnic tables if you want to grab a snack. We went on a Saturday and there were about 10 people at the spot. If you want to go close to the ship for close up shots, make sure you wear waterproof shoes. Please do not climb on the shipwreck. read more

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Not sure what to say. Its a ship stuck in the ground? There is ample parking, just a watch out for the uneven ground if you're coming here in a car. My husband forgot he wasn't in his raised 4x4 truck and bottomed out my brand new car =( Its a short stroll down an easy path to get right up to it. If you're not up to the walk, you can see it just fine from the parking lot, you honestly don't even need to get out of the car if you don't want to. Its a great photo opportunity. My husband took a million pictures (as usual) and I remember seeing a handful of photos featuring this wreck in the state far photo competition last year. read more

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Great photo op to stop at if you are in the area, but I wouldn't recommend making the trip out just for it! It is located behind the little market. The wreck is eerily majestic when it isn't too crowded. Don't wear nice shoes as it is boggy. I wouldn't recommend going into the wreck as it is quite dangerous to do so. Do it for the 'gram! read more

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Damien S.

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Know what I love about a bacon double cheeseburger? Total WYRIWYG; no surprises. And the same goes for the Point Reyes shipwreck, a preserved vessel run aground and cemented in time via photographer intervention, as it's pretty much a requirement that you snap this oddly simple and satisfying landmark whenever passing through Inverness. No admission, no rules - simply park in the market lot and walk towards the water for a surprising sentinel. Wear old shoes, though; the ground gets mighty gross. read more

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Lovely landmark in Inverness. A pox on the careless photographer who set the boat on fire a few years ago to get a "good shot" - HE should be shot into jail! Be sure to stop at the Inverness Market and buy something - great people and if you go there you are using THEIR parking lot - so be considerate- throw a few dollars their way. read more

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Willow H.

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This item is on private property. This has to stop. I hope they take it out asap.. but out of towners.... this area is our home. Please show a monochrome of respect... please stop coming out in huge groups, and constantly. IF A BEACH IS CLOSED , THAT DOESN'T MEAN YOURE ALLOWED TO HOP THE GATE AND GO IN. IT MEANS CLOSED. YOU YOUR KIDS YOUR DOGS, NOTHING BELONGS OUT THERE BUT THE WILDLIFE STRUGGLING TO SURVIVE UNDER THE WEIGHT OF ENDLESS TOURISM AND TRASH AND SOCIAL NOISE. As for the shipwreck.. like I said, its private property and its super dangerous since one of you lit it on fire a while back "for the gram" its also really disruptive the local businesses.... not to mention where everybody parks is actually a private parking lot belonging to the local store, signs are everywhere!. I know it seems like out here in our little town that there's nobody that actually lives or works out here but we do! and it will be really great if you'd could show a little bit of respect and actually adhere trespassing signs, no parking signs, private property, NO LITTERING (every weekend the place is trashed!)and please please use pull outs if you're going to go 15 miles under the posted speed limit. I dont care why you are, just pull over them go as slow as you like, I'm super glad for your life of luxury but some of us have to go to work and every time when it takes us 45 minutes to drive 7 miles because someone has to slam on their brakes every time there's a curve and there's 8 cars in front of you it gets a little bit wearing. Thanks so much. read more

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I was more interested in the few stores and restaurants around here rather than the shipwreck. It looked dirty, run down...I expected something that could pass as a huge ship to be examined at least. After one look at it several feet away, I instantly turned back. read more

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Cindy W.

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Do it for the gram. It's so peaceful and beautiful. There's something haunting about the rippling reflection of the small pond right below it. Great photo opportunity and worth the 10 minute detour when you're at Point Reyes. There are also vast mountains in the background that are stunning and wildflowers around you that make it just a lovely nice place to stop. read more

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Pretty cool little landmark. Don't think I'd necessarily go out of my way to see it, but it's on the way up the coast so it was a pleasant surprise to come across. Note that it's right behind the grocery store, and if you're driving by, it's pretty easily visible. A nice pit stop. read more

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Fun little detour if you're in the area! You can park at the market in front. There are port-a-potties near the parking area. If you're planning to explore inside the ship or get close to it, I recommend bringing good shoes that you don't mind getting muddy. Also get some snacks at the market and enjoy the view! After we went to Drake beach and saw some elephant seals! read more

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Sara E.

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This is a great little photo op. Park the car, stretch your legs and grab a snack at Saltwater across the street or the market. Then, walk towards the water and you'll see the Pt. Reyes. I'm actually surprised it's still there...but it's a fun photo stop nonetheless. read more

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David S.

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What?! I had no idea something this cool was just behind the Inverness store. An old incredibly picturesque shipwreck, perfect for exploration and photos. My kids were all over it, climbing around and exploring the few rooms that were still in tact. I was able to take some cool photos as well. It loses a star only because it is really quite graffitied and there were SO many people there trying to take pictures, but whatever. read more

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Nice relaxing area to walk around. Messy for dogs! I brought my dog and he turned into a little pile of mud! Nice little get away area, great for photos, but also a very small landmark. Plenty of parking, super windy location. Not much around, but within a decent drive you can get to downtown. read more

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Beautiful here. Worth the trip for sure. It's a shame someone burnt this photographers icon. read more

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Typical tourist trap -- humans leave litter in beautiful places and then call it "art" or "picturesque." It's a shame that the attempt to burn this thing down years ago didn't succeed in having it removed. It's a rotting hulk in an otherwise beautiful bay. People traipse out to talk in their loudest voices for no apparent reason, climb up on it and take pictures and then back to the car. This is "visiting the countryside" for lazy twits who can't be bothered to get off the beaten path. read more

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The Pt. Reyes Shipwreck is a picturesque place upon the peninsula. It's eerie, and when you see a bunch of teens jump into it, one thinks of numerous horror movie tropes. It's in Inverness, where "The Fog" was filmed. This is suitably chilling.... and photogenic, so much so it has its own Flickr account. How and why the Pt. Reyes got there remains an enigma, not unlike the nearby San Andreas Fault that runs underneath Tomales Bay. Of all places, it's behind a grocery store. While most shipwrecks are accessible only to divers, like the SS Pomona off Fort Ross, the Pt. Reyes is a short walk. A ghostly monument in a ghostly place. read more

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The Point Reyes Shipwreck aka Abandoned Boat aka SS Point Reyes is something that cannot be missed! Located behind the Inverness Store, this boat is a great photo opportunity for you shutterbugs out there. I recommend going during the dry season to get the full effect. read more

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You can walk in front of the shipwreck without paying anything. This is a true look. A great view of the Tomales Bay. If you decide to stop by the Inverness Store for grocery, you can park on their lot and walk to the shipwreck. This ruined ship is so symbolic of the area because the ship was named "Point Reyes". read more

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Joey N.

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Did not know this place was well, in the middle of NOWHERE! haha. We drove here from SF and it was a bit of a drive, the road seemed to be leading nowhere and it was quite late. We finally arrived around 5pm. We parked in the grocery store's parking lot and went in to get some goodies (FOOD!). The grocery store attendant was very helpful and friendly, answered question we had about the place and made our cup of noodle soups :) so we walk on over to the shipwreck (it was freezing cold), and I was just in awe of the view. I've seen the ship on so many pictures and couldn't believe that I was finally there. Overall it was such a good experience, would definitely go back! read more

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This was definitely a cool spot! Not much to do but take pictures. The wreck looked really awesome though. I just wished people hadn't graffiti the boat. Other than that it was a cool place to stop for some great pics! The convenient store in front of it had some cool and unique beverages!! read more

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Awesome place to visit on your point Reyes trip. Feels like stepping back in time. The shipwreck is located to the left of the parking lot, about a 3min walk. Just be considerate and don't spend too long hogging it for photo ops! read more

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Point Reyes National Seashore - Lighthouse

4.4(263 reviews)

What an amazing place to visit. Fun for the family. They have area for kids too. The store have…read morelot have memorible gifts. I found my seal lion. A must visit.

Visited Point Reyes Lighthouse after five years, and it's just as stunning as I remembered. The…read morecoastline and ocean views are amazing. We stopped by the visitor center, a big raven kept us entertained by making a lot of noise while perched on the building's skylight. I like the numbered staircase. It lets you know how far you have left to go, so you know exactly what to expect. The lower level of the lighthouse has been remodeled and is now open to all. It was fascinating to see the original gears, machinery, and equipment that once kept the lighthouse working.

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Chimney Rock - Point Reyes National Seashore

4.7(30 reviews)

"Where is the best place to get 360 degree views of the ocean?" Someone asked me this question last…read moreweek while I was hiking out at Tomales Point, and I've decided that the answer is Chimney Rock. (I mean, technically, the answer is actually 'from a boat in the middle of the ocean,' but I'm pretty sure they meant like, 300 degree views.) Chimney Rock is a thin straight of land that peeps out into the ocean. Or, in more technical terms, according to the NPS website, it is "the Eastern spur of the Point Reyes headlands." If you think of Point Reyes as being shaped like a double-headed wrench, the lighthouse and Chimney Rock are on the same side of the wrench, but they are the tips that oppose each other. Each one juts out into the ocean on its own. Of course, you could also get great, nearly all-around views at the lighthouse, but this requires hiking down 313 stairs. As opposed to the lighthouse, Chimney Rock is a much easier hike. In fact, this hike would have been a breeze, if not for the actual breeze, which was blowing at about 45mph. (Point Reyes is the second windiest point on the West Coast. If you are not able to maintain a very strong stance against the wind, then consider a different hike.) The hike was less than a mile each way. There were not very many wildflowers, but in some ways, this is actually an advantage over Tomales Point, because it allows for better unobstructed views. There are a lot of social trails at Chimney Rock. NPS has posted signs in front of these trails that say, "Unauthorized trail, hazardous cliffs. Please stay on authorized trails." I stayed on the authorized trails, not just because I'm a goody-two-shoes as a hiker, but because, as a California native, I understand cliff geology, and the very real risks associated with it. You may be thinking, "This cliff isn't really going to crumble and drop me into the ocean," but actually, this can and does happen all the time. (In fact, this actually happened to a member of my cohort at UC Santa Barbara.) A side hike can take you down to the Historic Life Saving Station. There is not a sign that says "this way to the life saving station," but you will know which trail it is because it is *not* marked with an unauthorized trail sign. (I have not yet taken that side hike, but it looks interesting.)

Yelp has the wrong map location for this spot. A nice hike and we were close and personal with a…read morecoyote during our hike. We just kept still and it walked on by. Pretty cool! The easy walk itself is fairly short out and back with a mandatory turnaround at the end of the trail. Make sure you venture to the right toward the beginning to get that awesome sheer cliff ocean view. And be careful because that little 20 foot desire comes with some wind. Many folks miss this feature of the hike. Lots of flowers during springtime.

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Point Reyes National Seashore

4.7(408 reviews)

What a somewhat hidden gem! Definitely lesser traveled than a lot of other NPS places. When we…read morewent, in the beginning of July, it was cold and windy - about 55F but with windchill. I ended up buying a sweater at the visitor's center and used it during the entire trip! Our itinerary included the Bear Valley Visitors Center, Chimney Rock, Elephant Seal Overlook, Lighthouse, Drakes Beach, Cypress Tree Tunnel, then back to the Bear Valley Visitors Center. The entire trip took about 6.5 hours - it was great! The visitors center was clean, well-stocked, and informative. Bathrooms on the outside, plenty of parking. Inside there's a shop with lots of goodies including clothing, totes, stickers/pins, first aid supplies, and more typical goodies. Rangers were very friendly and informative. Lots of interactive displays as well. Chimney Rock was a quick hike. There's a bathroom and a bench or two at the trailhead. We thought the hike was pretty easy. Lots to see including wildflowers, bugs, birds, and deer! Plus, the view at the end is gorgeous, and there's a geological stamp there too. No elephant seals at the overlook, but it's not peak season, so we weren't expecting any. The lighthouse was a nice surprise! According to the website, it should have been closed on a Tuesday, but the ranger told us that summer hours are different, and it was open! We went to the small visitors center, then walked the 313 steps down to see the lighthouse. It was super windy. There are several rest points along the staircase in case folks need it. While we couldn't climb into the lighthouse, we could go inside and peak around, which was pretty cool. There was a ranger there who answered questions, and we saw some people looking for whales. Drakes Beach was gorgeous. We ended up staying for about 1.5 hours because the kids had so much fun digging in the sand and watching crabs scurry along the beach. There was barely anyone else there, so we had a huge part to ourselves. And there are a bunch of sand dollars! That was so cool to see. Most of them were cracked, but occasionally we saw some whole ones. The visitors center here was closed, but looked like it was well-stocked with unique goodies. Bathrooms were open, big, and clean. Cypress Tree Tunnel was every bit as beautiful as I've seen in photos. Quite a few people there walking the tunnel and taking photos. The boys earned their Junior Ranger badge at the end of the visit. And we got our stamps! Fun times - we'll definitely be back!

How fortunate we are to have Point Reyes National Seashore. The headquarters is fantastic- maps,…read morerecommendations, nice restrooms & plenty of free parking. Today we chose the Bear Valley hike trail. The path is wide and mostly flat and even includes a bathroom midway. As you walk you are able to hear the beautiful sounds of the babbling brook along the route. Being late Spring we were able to spot a good amount of wildflowers- buttercups, poppies, bleeding heart, foxglove and more. We encountered several equestrian's throughout our hike.

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Point Reyes National Seashore Association - PRNSA

3.7(3 reviews)

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The Point Reyes National Seashore Association runs a pleasant visitor's center/gift shop. An…read moreenormous taxidermy elephant seal greets you, and there are small exhibits with other stuffed animals (luckily, the gift shop has the other kind of stuffed animals) about the environment at Pt. Reyes, its culture from the Coast Miwok, to Sir Francis Drake's arrival, and how Pt. Reyes Station was literally rocked by the 1906 quake. The gift shop is an embarrassment of riches- there are plenty of toys and activities for kids, books on geology, Native American cookbooks. The staff there is friendly; the rangers are helpful.

So disappointing. I have been visiting this bookstore for years, and noticed a difference about 2+…read moreyears ago... The store is disorganized and not inviting, the selection is now uninspired and not well planned (at best) and the staff were rude, uninformed and frankly awful .One interaction left me speechless, an older employee was inept, childish and just confused- the whole experience was awful: from the mis-information she shared about a local landmark to a question about the availability of a particular item. Additionally my companion was given the wrong change twice with no receipt, and missing one thing from the purchase. After three visits in one week, each experience was worse than the last, I can't recommend shopping here

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Historic Life-Saving Station and G Ranch Cemetery

5.0(2 reviews)

4.4 mi

Awww yes, the Life-Saving Cemetery of Inverness…read more As you head toward the Point Reyes Lighthouse, you'll pass Drakes Bay Oyster Farm, and Schooner Creek. At this point on Sir Francis Drake Blvd. you'll see a sign directing you to turn off the main rain, toward the cemetery. While I don't think heading down random roads in an area with no cell phone coverage in search of cemetery land is always a good idea, we were in an adventurous spirit and had plenty of daylight left. We would be safe. There is a two-car parking area and one car had taken both spots, so we put our car nearby and hiked up the (small) hill to a grove of large trees, keeping the graves shaded and mostly hidden from sight. Bright yellow flowers littered the walkway up the hill, bringing life to an otherwise very quiet place. Was it getting windier as we reached the top? Did the sun just hide behind a cloud? A crumbly, white picket fence surrounded the small cemetary. We each laid a yellow flower at the first graves we came to. You cant actually get to the headstones - they are surrounded by personal fences, but you can read their inscriptions. It was really cool. The place was a little beat up looking and not that well maintained, but I imagine they weren't getting a lot of complaints from the residents. At the top of the small cemetery sat a small bench, made from a tree. We quietly reflected on our day and our lives, then turned to head back down the hill and were on our way. I thought it'd be pretty fun to stay around here and wait for another car, and hide behind a tree before jumping out and scaring them, but this area is pretty isolated and it might have been a long wait.

As we drove towards Chimney Rock on Sir Francis Drake Blvd, we noticed a sign for the Life Saving…read moreStation Cemetery. We thought that sounded unique and talked about how we would stop by on our way back after doing our Chimney Rock hike. Later on the way back, we looked for a sign, but there was none. As we passed the Drakes Estero pullout, we looked back and noticed the sign. We did a turnaround and we were on our way! Once we were on the road to the cemetery, we drove all the way down the road, looking for a second sign to direct us to the cemetery, but there was nothing. At the end of the road, we ended up at the US Coast Guard property that was fenced with no access. Again a turnaround and this time we noticed a two-car parking area on our way back to Sir Francis Drake Blvd. We parked and walked down a road, looking for the cemetery. Still nothing, and we walked back to the car. Then we noticed a hikers sign across the street from the parking area. The trail was overgrown, but we decided to check it out. After a thousand feet or so, we noticed a white picket fence, hoping it was the cemetery. Yes! We found the two different fenced in areas, with the gravesites. Very peaceful here, but now viewing the previous reviewer's photos from 2013, it was obvious that no one maintains the cemetery. It is overgrown and the trail is no longer clearly marked. Even so, we enjoyed our trek to the cemetery and finding the grave markers.

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Point Reyes Station

4.0(9 reviews)

3.1 mi

I first experienced Point Reyes in the mid 70s when we arrived from Chicago Illinois. We lived…read moretemporarily in my grandparents family home in Inverness while my dad was studying for the California bar. After he passed the bar exam and obtained a job and we moved away. We continued to spend weekends and summer vacations in Inverness and I spent a lot of time in Point Reyes and surrounding areas. Almost 50 years later it is still very familiar to me. A lot more hipster than hippie now but still laid back and nostalgic for me. Many of the original businesses are still here just with modern updates. Toby's, the gas station, the Presbyterian church, the elementary school are still around. This is a great place to come to after a day of hiking or spending time at one of the nearby beaches .

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Come stroll the quaint downtown and discover wonderful art and boutique shopping !!!

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Bear Valley Visitor Center

4.7(40 reviews)

4.8 mi

One of the better stocked visitors centers I've visited, and with such friendly ranger service!…read more Lots of interactive displays that the kids enjoyed. We ran our visit by a ranger and got feedback and a set of Junior Ranger books. We returned around 4:45pm and the kids turned in their Junior Ranger books. We also got a special 250 year stamp! In terms of swag, they've got plenty of clothing including shirts, long sleeves, sweaters, goodies, and beanies. Point Reyes was cold, even in July! They also have brochures, books, Junior Ranger gear, plushies, binoculars, stamps, stickers, pins, tokens... so much. And a good selection of first aid supplies. Cancellation stamps are right at the entrance. Clean bathrooms on the outside. Plenty of parking.

4.5 stars Bear…read moreValley visitor's center is a really nice and well-maintained visitor's center. Inside, there's a little museum explaining the wildlife found in the area. There's a gift shop area with books for all ages and small selection of souvenirs. The restrooms are also pretty clean. There's free parking on site and additional parking and restrooms across from the visitor's center. There's also plenty of space for picnics. Idk what the rules are, but I did see horses and horse riders, so I think there's a horse trail nearby?? Would recommend the stop for maps, souvenirs, restroom breaks, and/or picnics.

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Point Reyes Station Historical Walking Tours

5.0(2 reviews)

3.3 mi

New - one hour guided historic walking tour of Pt Reyes Station, every Saturday 10 am at the…read moreFarmers Market through the end of September. Yesterday's inaugural tour was excellent! Extremely informative, easy walk around downtown Pt Reyes Station. Great stories about the founding of PRS, the railroad days, history of the many picturesque buildings in town. Whether you are a local, or a visitor, you will learn a lot!

So- when the Pt Reyes Farmer's market is going on, there is a little table that sells tickets to…read morethis tour, and the tour starts at 10 am from nearby. The first time I went, there was an adult and a kid tour guide, and I really enjoyed it. I forgot why I went again, maybe to show my son, and then the third time I went it was because Dewey Livingston, a local historian, was going to be the guide. The tour gives you a feeling for how the area developed around dairy (the butter was the product) and pigs ( ate the skim milk); how the railroad shaped the area, some of the local figures, and how the community and businesses evolved. There is a little earthquake and natural history. It makes the local history seem very real. I am not a usually a big history buff, but this was a sweet little tour of a special place.