Sunday, April 12, 2026
We got up around 7:00 and headed over to Rustic Bakery in the Marin Country Mart before driving out to Point Reyes.
It was pouring rain as we headed out. I reminded myself that when it comes to seeing nature, nature doesn’t always cooperate. It poured pretty much the entire morning, so we spent more time driving and sightseeing than hiking and taking pictures.
I hadn’t been to Point Reyes before, so I wasn’t sure what to expect. It is a vast, scenic region with a little bit of everything: rolling hills, patches of forest, rocky coastlines, and sandy beaches. Elk and deer roam freely, birds are everywhere, and elephant seals sun themselves along the beaches.
We used the GuideAlong app, which gave us the history of the area while letting us know which stops were must-sees and how difficult the hikes were. Although the rain didn’t make for great pictures, we had a great time seeing the area. It reminded me of visiting California’s Central Coast, where you drive from one scenic stop to the next.
As we left Point Reyes, we stopped at Marin French Cheese, which first opened in 1865. We had lunch there before trying some of their cheeses. It had a really nice picnic area, and the store sold a lot of good cheeses in addition to their own. We bought a few things for the road before heading back to the hotel.
For dinner, we headed to downtown Larkspur. The clouds had cleared, the sun was out, and I couldn’t get over how picturesque the town was, with gorgeous homes and stunning natural beauty.
We had dinner at Picco Pizza. It was good, but pricey — although Northern California tends to be pricey in general.
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