• Bear Valley Visitor Center - Welcome to Point Reyes National Seashore! This National Park offers miles of stunning beach views, fascinating stories of past inhabitants, and the renowned Point Reyes Lighthouse at its tip. Let’s begin the adventure!

Note: This 30-mile tour highlights the key attractions of Point Reyes National Seashore in 2-3 hours.

Purchase once, enjoy for a year! Perfect for extended visits and return trips over the next 12 months.

• Tomales Point - Ahead, there’s an option to detour to the remote, windswept beaches of Tomales Point, a favorite spot on the peninsula. The detour is a 45-minute round trip. Allocate some time for walking and taking photos.

• Drakes Estero - Drakes Estero is approaching. Wondering what an Estero is? It’s simply a fancy term for a marshy inlet. If interested in a 2.5-mile round-trip trail through the estero, there’s a trailhead just ahead. It will be pointed out soon. You’ll cross coastal grasslands and enjoy a scenic footbridge over the bay.

• Drakes Estero Trailhead - To hike the Drakes Estero Trail, turn left. Otherwise, continue driving.

• Cypress Tree Tunnel - Look at those cypress trees ahead! That’s our next stop. The trees form a tunnel leading to the historic KPH Radio station. Random, right? In the early 1900s, Morse code radio stations were established along the U.S. coast. The Radio Corporation of America (RCA) determined the optimal locations for these stations to communicate with ships at sea. One chosen spot was here at Point Reyes! In 1929, they built the station and planted rows of cypress trees leading to it, complementing the beautiful landscape.

• Point Reyes Beach - Approaching soon is Point Reyes Beach, featuring 11 miles of sand and stunning ocean views. It’s even better in winter and spring when gray whales are often spotted from this beach!

• Drakes Beach - Drakes Beach is coming up. It’s a popular spot because it faces Drakes Bay, meaning the winds are gentler and the waves less intense than on the ocean-facing side. The beach is also backed by white sandstone cliffs.

• Chimney Rock Trail Head - For a quick detour to the lifesaving station, an overlook for elephant seals, and a hike to Chimney Rock for ocean views, turn left at the fork.

• Historic Point Reyes Lifeboat Station - The first lifesaving station in Point Reyes was on ranch land near the peninsula’s end. It began in 1878. The leader was the “keeper”; the staff were “surfmen.” They patrolled beaches for wrecks and listened for voices in the fog. The system was effective! The first station saved people from 14 major shipwrecks over 37 years.

• Elephant Seal Overlook - Hundreds of thousands of northern elephant seals once inhabited the Pacific Ocean. European settlers discovered seal blubber could be used for oil, and by 1892, only about 75 seals remained along the North American coast. Thankfully, Mexico and the U.S. Government protected them in the 1920s, and the population slowly rebounded! In 1981, the first breeding pair returned to Point Reyes. Now, there are around 200,000 northern elephant seals along the Pacific Coast of the U.S. and Mexico.

• Sea Lion Overlook - Coming up soon is Sea Lion Overlook. Here, 54 steps lead to an unforgettable coastal view, often teeming with sea lions! How to distinguish seals from sea lions? Look for ear flaps and folded-in back flippers. Sea lions use these flippers to stand upright on land. Males are about 8 feet long, females about 6 feet. Breeding season is from May to August. During this time, sea lions stay on the beach, defending their territory, fasting, and relying on their blubber. They compete for females through calls, barks, and territorial fights. The rest of the year, sea lions roam the ocean, feeding. Females have a 12-month gestation, usually giving birth in June or July.

• South Beach Overlook - Approaching the parking lot for South Beach Overlook and the Point Reyes Lighthouse. This is the only parking lot for the lighthouse, so parking is recommended upon arrival. Street parking is available if the lot is full, but it can get congested, especially on weekends.

• Leaning Tree - Soon, a small tunnel of cypress trees will appear, similar to the one by the radio station. They’re easy to spot as there are few trees here! Beyond the tunnel, you’ll find the Leaning Tree, a cypress that leans over the path but never seems to fall.

• Easy-to-use app: download Action’s Tour Guide App onto your phone
• Great value: purchase per car, not per person. More affordable than bus or guided tours!
• Engaging storytelling: Uncover unique tales and thrilling history for a memorable journey!
• Perfect narrator: nothing can beat listening to a great voice. Proven with tons of rave reviews!
• Offline maps: no signal, no problem! Works perfectly without cellular or wifi.
• Comprehensive route and stops: See it all, miss nothing, leave no stone unturned!
• Go at your own pace: Start anytime, pause anywhere, enjoy breaks for snacks and photos freely!
• Hands-free: audio stories play on their own based on your location. Easy to use!

• Foods & Drinks

Embark on a self-guided driving tour of Point Reyes National Seashore and experience the awe-inspiring beauty of northern California. Explore the intriguing maritime history at the Point Reyes Lighthouse and the Point Reyes Lifesaving Station. Travel back in time with captivating stories of the renowned privateer Sir Francis Drake, who arrived on these shores centuries ago! Additionally, take a side trip to Tomales Point for more stunning ocean vistas!

After booking, check your email to download the separate Audio Tour Guide App by Action, enter your unique password, and access your tour. These steps require a reliable internet/Wi-Fi connection. Then, simply follow the audio instructions and the route.

Purchase once and enjoy for a full year! Perfect for extended stays and return visits over the next 12 months.

• How to access: Once you book a tour, you’ll get a confirmation email and text with instructions: • Download the separate tour app by Action • Enter the password • Download the tour MUST DO while in strong wifi/cellular Works offline after download
• How to start touring: Open Action’s separate audio tour guide app once onsite. • If there is just one tour, launch it. • If multiple tour versions exist, launch the one with your planned starting point and direction.
• Go to the starting point No one will meet you at the start. This tour is self-guided Enter the first story’s point and the audio will begin automatically Follow the audio cues to the next story, which will also play automatically. Enjoy hands-free exploring. If you face audio issues, contact support. Stick to the tour route & speed limit for the best experience.
• Travel worry-free: Use the tour app anytime, on any day, and over multiple days. Start and pause the tour whenever you like, taking breaks and exploring side excursions at your own pace. Skip anything you don’t care about or explore bonus content for everything that interests you
• Savings tips: Driving tours: purchase just one tour for everyone in the car
• Buy once, use for one year! Ideal for extended visits and return trips over the next 12 months.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.