Monterey Cypress Tree Tunnel is one of the beautiful and photogenic spots in Point Reyes. The…read moretaller cypress trees create a stunning natural canopy that feels almost serene and good for incredible photos. At the end of the tunnel is the historic KPH Maritime Radio Station and Museum, which adds a unique touch to the visit. If you come on a Saturday noon to 4pm, the volunteer-run museum is open and well worth visiting. Parking is easy along the roadside, but be prepared for crowds on weekends. This's a great quick stop, worth adding it to our Point Reyes itinerary.

This is a cute little stop :) Take 20-30 Minutes to walk up and down the tunnel and take a few…read morepics. If you love cypress trees like me it's worth it - this tunnel is magically & hauntingly gorgeous. It's free too. Park along the road.

This place is easy to miss. From the street, it's hard to spot, so keep an eye out for The…read moreInverness 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.

This is my great grandfathers boat and it's over 60 years old! Fully made out of wood, and my…read moregrandmother was almost born on it!

Did a moderate 3 mile hike here in early fall. I've been around this body of water many times but…read moremostly as drives around and maybe an occasional picnic on one of it's corners. You can probably drive around the whole bay from Inverness to Marshall in about 30 minutes. My hike because I went with the gps due to my first time, started in the northern corner of the bay just outside of Inverness, so the road is on top of the hills and you can wind on down to water level. Over by Marshall you will already be at water level. This corner also has a popular beach destination where people can swim, kayak, picnic etc called Heart's Desire Beach. From the highway one up top it'll take about 10 minutes on a windy road to reach the beach. My hike started up on top and worked its way down to the water, mostly on single track trail through heavily brushed forest in the hills. No crazy great views until you get nearer the water when you start to see deep blue hues. Once down at the water I took a break on another, but much smaller beach called Pebble Beach. Just sat on a log and absorbed the peacefulness while I rehydrated. There were no one on this beach but I could see decent activity from Heart's Desire Beach about a quarter mile away. Now that I know the general terrain here, next time I'm going to park at Heart's Desire parking lot and climb up, then descend on the way back. On this trip I went down first then had to climb 700 hundred feet or so, so all the sweating was on the tail end. I prefer the former, and that way when done I can just relax and have a picnic on the beach. Lesson learned. Still a solid 4* outing.

After a bit of a drive we found this SP to be disappointing. We were looking for hiking trails over…read morebeach access. Unfortunately, we couldn't even find the overgrown trails. Left after getting out of the car in two different areas trying to find a starting point. Save yourself the drive. No attendant to ask for assistance.

This was my third attempt hiking this trail but I still didn't finish it. Next time! The first time…read moreI went (like 10 years ago!) there was a sign about mountain lion sightings so I didn't hike. I was there very early and alone. The second time John was with me but we didn't go very far. This time we planned on hiking half way because it was an unplanned trip and we didn't have our normal hiking equipment (the right shoes, clothes, water bladder, etc). However, just two miles in is enough to show how amazing this trail is! The views are out of this world. Like heaven on earth. We encountered tons of wildflowers and Tule Elk. They were so close to us that we had to wait for them to move so that we could continue on the trail. When we got to our planned two mile mark, we both wanted to keep going. Despite the steep inclines in a few parts, the trail is quite easy--at least for the first two miles in. But we decided to turn around and promised we would return and finally complete this amazing trail. Now I know why this trail is one of the top most popular trails in the Bay Area.

We left Fremont around 10 am and got to Tomales Point Trail around 12:40. Traffic was pretty…read moremoderate. The drive from Point Reyes Station takes a while, and the road gets narrow and a little rough in some spots, but nothing too bad. Parking was easy - plenty of open spots when we got there. There are two restrooms, but no water for washing your hands, so keep that in mind. We started the hike around 1pm And finished around 5:15pm including about a 20-minute lunch break. The elk were awesome to see! They definitely don't care about your camera or posing for pictures . One thing to watch out for: late summer is mating season, so keep your distance from the elk and be extra careful if you have pets. They can get aggressive. We were also lucky enough to spot whales from the trail. We could see them with the naked eye, but binoculars would definitely help. Overall, great hike and totally worth the drive from Fremont!

Half these reviews are of the wrong place. There's the Tomales Bay Trail and the Tomales Point…read moreTrail which sound very similar so it's easy to get them mixed up but they are completely different places. The Tomales Point Trail is much farther out and the hike is in view of the ocean and features Tule Elk. That place is: https://www.yelp.com/biz/tomales-point-trail-tule-elk-preserve-inverness?osq=tomales+trail The Tomales Bay Trail is right outside of Point Reyes Station off the Shoreline freeway. The trail is about 2.5 miles and takes a little over an hour. Since it's so close to Point Reyes Station it's nice to go here if you are looking for a shorter hike and not wanting to go all the way out to the seashore or do a long Bear Valley trail. The trail is easy passing by two lagoons or ponds and views of the Inverness mountain in the background. Lots of wildflowers in the spring! Lots of birds, not always in eyesight but I could hear them everywhere. I kept seeing a black bird with a bright red markings, not sure what type of bird this is but it was pretty. There is no shade, most of the time this isn't an issue since Point Reyes is naturally cool or foggy but on a sunny day this can really creep up on you.

For years now I've driven by the Tomales Bay Trailhead and been consistent in remarking that "I…read morewant to hike that". I finally did, and when I'd almost fully back-tracked to my car I said "Well, done that. Don't need to do that again". I got home and told my son I'd hiked this nothing-burger trail. At first he didn't know which trail I was talking about then he was struck with a sudden recognition. "You're right" he said, "that's a nothing-burger". There's nothing wrong with his trail aside from there not being much to it. Parking at the trailhead is easy and free in a small lot. After going through numerous gates designed, I believe, to keep the cows in, hikers are presented with attractive views of Tomales Bay and the surrounding wetlands. The trail is neither challenging, steep, nor long but if you want to make it as long as possible head out to the end of the peninsula. Reach the end of that and return the way you came and you'll log a bit under 3.5 miles total. There's no looping here so backtracking is your sole option. Dogs aren't permitted though nobody appears to be checking. If you've also been driving by this trailhead for a long time know that crossing it off your own bucket list won't eat up too much of your day so you might as well. Pretty, easy, and short make this a worthy place to work off a few calories before heading further north for, perhaps, that platter of Hog Island oysters that's got you on this road in the first place.

This is an awesome house, you need to stay here. The living room is good size with a massive…read morefireplace. The kitchen is well appointed. The deck is huge. Lots of room for entertaining. There are plenty of bedrooms for all your friends. To get to them you take the spiral staircase up or down. On the bottom floor there are a couple of bedrooms, a bathroom and the apartment. Then up to the main floor, the next floor up is two more bedrooms and a bathroom. The next floor up is the octagon room and has amazing views. While not a bedroom it is spectacular to sit in, and if in the mood to sleep on the couches and fall asleep with those views. Across the bridge is the spa deck and sitting in the spa under the trees is so relaxing Staying here is really amazing. The owner and his family are the nicest people but you probably won't see the since they want you to enjoy yourselves and the tranquility of the area. Great little market on the way with and a tap room next door. Point Reyes is a quant town with good meat, awesome cheese and some great places to eat.

This place is the epitome of bed & breakfast. You have the best cooked meal in the morning. Now…read moreI'm writing on up up and away, the Eagle's Nest. That is the most amazing rooms I've ever stayed in. You are up in the sky almost. After a certain hour, only you can use the deck with the oh yes, hot tub on it. I'd say the only minus to this place is you have to go outside to use the restroom. To reach this room from the inside you get to climb a spiral stair case and open the door like an attic style, or you can do the boring way and enter in from outside. I say this is a great place for an anniversary unless you are stupid rich and can just afford this place for no particular reason.

Eric led our tour on September 18th and our group was maxxed out with the most amount of people he…read morecould take in a single tour. He was awesome at making us feel prepared and his sense of humor really helped everyone feel at ease. I was especially impressed of how he helped 2 guests who were clearly scared of the kayak flipping over during the tour, primarily by being a calm, patient guide. I would definitely go back to him! Overall, our group was blessed to be out there on an overcast night, which allowed us to see a lot of the bioluminescent silhouettes of fish that swam under and around us throughout the tour.

Booked the evening bioluminescence tour with Blue Waters Kayaking and had an amazing experience!…read moreBooking online was easy and then as a follow up, they send you more info and a waiver to send for your excursion. They do this particular tour on nights when there's little to no moonlight since that is when you will best see the sparkling creatures in the bay. It embarks from Miller's Boat Launch near Nick's Cove in Marshall. It's not far from Point Reyes, so if you're spending time at the seashore, this is a magical way to end your day. They begin at 8 with very detailed instructions for your gear and paddling. Between that and then launching the boats in your group, you actually get on the water about 8:45 and return to the dock around 11 pm. It was a windy and foggy evening, so unfortunately, there were no sunset views. But the novelty of paddling in twighlight in to the evening more than made up for that. We had flocks of pelicans flying overhead and once we got to darker areas, the real star of the show came out to sparkle. You can see the bioluminescence light up as you paddle or run your fingers in the water. We stopped a few times along some coves and even saw the sparkles lap up on the sandy shores. We had 3 guides -one leading, one in the middle and one at the back to make sure no boats were left behind. The ride out was a bit choppy but we had paddlers of all levels in our group and everyone did okay. The guides made sure to check in with everyone and we'd count off boats to make sure we all caught up, We got to hear information about the seashore and the surrounding waters and the local creatures. The time flew by and it was such a wonderful, magical experience. If you haven't night kayaked, I'd definitely say to try it once. I hope to travel with Blue waters again and try one of their day trips, While it's important to dress warm and wear waterproof shoes, they do provide dry bags, a waterproof top and of course all the safety gear for your excursion.

I've been following Bruce's Instagram account for some time and really enjoyed his photos and the…read morelocations he was using in the Bay Area. A friend recommended him, so I hired him to do a one-on-one session to help me with sunset photography. The session was awesome! Bruce is extremely knowledgeable about the area, he took us to a fantastic location for our sunset photos, and he answered a ton of questions I had about taking photos (framing the shot, settings, gear... etc.). I learned a LOT from the session and took one of my favorite photos ever. Overall, it was a great learning experience for me. I would highly recommend Bruce to anyone for one-on-one or a group session. He is amazing at what he does and he's honest about his input and feedback. I can't wait to schedule another session! Thanks, Bruce!

Building a new restaurant, Mersea, on Treasure Island, I've seen may of Bruce Getty's beautiful…read morephotography and own a few of his pieces, and the view from our restaurant on TI is spectacular, and the only person I had in mind to capture the SF Skyline beauty if Bruce. He is very professional and committed to providing the BEST view possible. His passion for his craft shows in the stunning photos. I look forward to his next set of photos for our new restaurant.

Our production team had a music video to film here and our experience was highly professional,…read morecustomer service friendly and extremely amazing! I would definitely recommend Elev8ed studios for your next production needs. Parking is available in private parking and the studio has everything you need for your next project or media needs!

All I can say is... I've been inspired. I mean... the possibilities here are ENDLESS!!!! Soo much…read morecan be accomplished here in the world of media. It takes a little to find the place. Conveniently tucked behind some auto repair shops and a arc shop. No big visible signage for you to know you're there. So it's not of a hunt. But we found it. I had the pleasure of working here providing some BTS footage for a friend on his music video shoot. That big Cyclorama was everything we could ask for. Plus the facility operator was excellent with helping on setups and ideas. The lighting was perfect. My only hiccup was how damn hot it gets in there!!! lol gotta keep those fans blow full swing to counter that heat.. other than that it's pretty perfect. You can fit about two cars in there comfortably nothin more. There seating, water and a mini fridge on hand in case they're needed. I recommend this spot to anyone looking for good rates and help on filming location with complete studio setups available. Definitely a must rent.

I had some headshots done several years ago at a place in SF. I was happy enough with them at the…read moretime, but the more I saw them the more I realized that the photos did a terrible job capturing me. They were overdone nearly to the sparkle in the smile and too forced. I met Christine and she was super patient and enabled me to relax and not force anything. The photos did a much better job of showing me and not a forced smile glimmering eye automaton. Highly recommended!

I'm so pleased to write a review for Suzanne Christine Photography. I was referred to Suzanne by…read moreanother reputable photographer. On short notice, Suzanne made herself available to shoot pictures of my newborn who was one month old at the time. My husband and I were very happy that she was able to come our house for these special photos. Suzanne spent as much time as would allow given the time of day and sunlight to capture beautiful moments with my son. The session was surprisingly natural, given that we had only just met! Her services did not end there; after the photo shoot, Suzanne guided us in the selection and layout of pictures and matting for our art wall. She made the entire process very easy and stress free for us! More than a talented artist, Suzanne is personal, thoughtful, and easy to talk to and connect with, which is what makes her a great photographer. As a new parent, I was going through so much at the time. The one thing that I knew I needed to do (apart from taking care of my baby) was to have memories made of of us together that would last a lifetime. If it weren't for this special woman, I would not have been able to do it. It really was a pleasure to work with Suzanne and I would work with her again in a heartbeat.