Its 9.7-mile out-and-back Tomales Point Trail runs along the ridge of a narrow peninsula, with 360-degree land and sea views. Then head to Point Reyes National Seashore for some hiking on its 150 miles of trails offering unrivaled California scenery (rugged cliffs, pastoral settings and wildlife). Fuel up for an active morning with coffee and made-from-scratch pastries at Bovine Bakery, a favorite local haunt in the small town of Point Reyes Station, 14 miles north of Bolinas.
You could cover today’s driving distance in less than two hours, but this leg is about exploring on two legs, as well, not just four wheels - and deserves your unhurried attention. Dine on Mexican cantina fare and listen to live music on weekends.īodega Bay Day 2: Bolinas to Bodega Bay (45 miles) Where to stay: At Smiley’s in Bolinas, you’ll find six well-appointed and comfortable hotel rooms up a leafy path behind its saloon, established in 1851 and rumored to be the oldest continually operating saloon on the West Coast. When you’ve had enough beach time, hit the road for charming Bolinas, just 6 miles away. If you’re lucky, a fog-free sunset will cap off your day. Spend the afternoon strolling the wide beach, watching surfers or napping in the sunshine. Grab lunch at the Parkside Café (good choices: clam chowder, crab cakes and seafood stew), or sidle up to its snack bar for decadent soft-serve ice cream and milkshakes made with half-and-half. Return to Highway 1 and continue for 4 zigzagging miles to Stinson Beach, a popular weekend destination for sunseekers who come to sink their toes into the gently curving crescent of white sand. Here, an easy stroll or longer hike takes you through groves of ancient redwood trees 600 to 800 years old. About 4 miles up the scenic highway, make a slight detour and go east on Panoramic Highway to your first stop: Muir Woods National Monument (you must book parking in advance). Follow the two-lane road as it ascends through residential neighborhoods, eventually giving way to rolling coastal hills. After crossing the storied bridge, continue north for 6 miles to the Stinson Beach/Mill Valley exit, where you’ll connect to Highway 1.
From San Francisco, make your way to Highway 1 via Highway 101, a thoroughfare that includes the Golden Gate Bridge.
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