I've always wanted to visit Pt Reyes and I finally had my chance. I stayed at the Best Western Corte Madera and made my way along the infamous Sir Francis Drake Blvd (a slow drive) and stopped at the Samuel P Taylor SP. If you pass through, plan on stopping. Lots to see just by pulling off the road. http://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=469

Unfortunately I stayed too long at the Sam Taylor park and arrived at the shore at noon...full sun, no clouds. As you can imagine it was tough to get anything. Not to worry, I just enjoyed the ocean waves and visited the lighthouse (384 steps). Definitely on the list for a repeat visit under more favorable lighting conditions.

December 5, 2008