This is a full 2-week road trip up the California Coast, starting from the warm shores of San Diego and ending with the towering redwoods of Humboldt. Some of the days are optional extensions that can be cut if you only have a shorter time.

Each day focuses on NATURE, including our favorite hikes, sunrise & sunset spots, beautiful vistas, and more. We've linked added intel like hiking routes and dispersed camping locations.
We've also added some of our top bakeries, breweries, and other spots to check out along the drive.

This guide has almost 90 individual recommendations and represents the best of our accumulated knowledge over years of road trips. The included interactive map makes it super simple to plot your own route!

Use this as your main resource, or combine it with your own research to craft your ideal journey.

Be sure to tag us in your trip photos! 
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Coastal California Roadtrip

This guide offers an itinerary for a day trip, or overnight to Point Reyes National Seashore. Enjoy exploring the seashore, seafood, and some adventure.

This guide holds everything you need for a day or weekend trip to Point Reyes National Seashore from San Francisco including accommodation options, coffee in the morning, food & drink throughout the day, points of interest, & things to do! It also includes a handy interactive map that you can take with you on the go!

Mill Valley

Bolinas

Point Reyes Station

Inverness

Marshall

Exploring Point Reyes National Seashore

"List of cool viewpoints, hikes, parks, and nature destinations."

Capitola

San Francisco

Boulder Creek

Stinson Beach

Alviso

Half Moon Bay

Santa Cruz

Redwood City

Big Sur

Pacifica

Sausalito

Sunol

Morgan Hill

Pescadero

Monterey

Carmel-by-the-Sea

Los Gatos

Bay Area Views, Hikes and Experiences

As a boutique travel designer and Bay Area local, I've collected a growing list of the best hotels, restaurants, and things to do in Point Reyes, a stunning coastal and agricultural region north of SF. Explore it as a day/weekend trip or as a stop on a Northern Coast road trip. This curated list shares my handpicked favorites, including hard-to-find recommendations.

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🛌 Places to stay: boutique hotels + airbnbs
🦪 Places to eat
🌊 Things to do: sights, hikes, water activities, food + drink experiences
🐮 Destination tips to help you plan and make the most of your trip.
🌳 Future updates including new places and deeper insights without paying more later

Each recommendation includes notes and insights. Use the guide below or the interactive map to look through the options and make plans for your trip. It’s mobile-friendly and easy to use on the go!

Tomales, CA, USA

Point Reyes Station, CA, USA

The Point Reyes List 

This guide will provide a thorough breakdown of Point Reyes National Seashore. You will not find a guide that provides as much information and details about the most beautiful National Seashore in the United States! This is a MUST HAVE guide for those wishing to explore everything Point Reyes has to offer in one weekend!

Point Reyes National Seashore, California, USA

A Guide to the Ultimate Weekend in Point Reyes

Explore this map, I made as the ultimate California guide, to get inspired and discover the places that will become the highlight of your next trip. Many of the places in this map will have helpful booking links and/or links to social media posts with more inside information. 

I see all my Guide Maps as perpetual works in progress and will do my best to add to and update them as my knowledge expands.

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Los Angeles, CA, USA

San Francisco, CA, USA

California, USA

South Lake Tahoe, CA, USA

California Ultimate Guide Map +200 Places

Embark on a journey beyond the iconic skyline of San Francisco as we unveil a curated selection of day trips, each promising a unique blend of adventure and tranquility. From the vineyard-draped hills of Napa Valley to the sun-soaked shores of Santa Cruz and the rugged beauty of Point Reyes, this guide is your passport to exploring the diverse landscapes and hidden gems just a short drive from the bustling heart of the Bay Area. Join us as we navigate scenic routes, sip world-class wines, stroll along sandy beaches, and immerse ourselves in the natural wonders that make these day trips from San Francisco an essential part of any traveler's itinerary.

Santa Cruz, CA, USA

Point Reyes, California, USA

Half Moon Bay, CA, USA

Sonoma, CA, USA

Napa, CA, USA

San Francisco Escapes: The Best Day Trips from SF

Point Reyes, California

Some stops for you along the 1/101. Trails, shops, restaurants, breweries… and a Bigfoot Museum, for good measure. I’d recommend looking at this via the map view for some sense of direction.

Hotel confirmations have all been forwarded to your email. Confirmations numbers & contact info are under each hotel (bottom of the list). If you ever need anything or any advice — I am just a little beep boop bop on the phone away. Have the best time. 🫶

Ilana & Jeremy’s Redwoods Road Trip

Cypress Tree Tunnel

Stroll through the enchanting Cypress Tree Tunnel, a photogenic pathway lined with majestic cypress trees. This serene spot, located near the historic RCA/Marconi Station, creates a natural canopy that leads to stunning coastal views, making it a favorite among photographers and nature lovers.

This tree tunnel is one of the most well-known scenes on the Point Reyes Seashore, and offers for some incredible photo-ops. Cypress trees are common on the Northern California coast, and are incredibly beautiful, especially when they grow to form tunnels like this one.

A picturesque walkway lined with a row of cypress trees. Park on the side of the road and walk underneath the tree canopy.


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