LOCATION: Point Reyes National Seashore, Marin County,
California
KEHOE BEACH: A wonderful, scenic, easy hiking spot in Point Reyes
National Seashore. This is a perfect outing for families with
small kids or anyone looking to see the sights one of Point Reyes's
sandy beaches without a lengthy hike and it is enjoyable year
round. Leashed dogs are also allowed on a good part of the beach.
The beach south of the trail is however off limits to dogs. The
trails offer a wide variety of scenery from incredible sandy shores
to fields of salmonberries with their amazingly shocking pink
flowers and red berries that glisten in the sun. During the spring
the vistas are breathtaking with the assortment of California
wild flowers that are displayed. An hours drive from San Francisco,
the Seashore is a wonderful reprieve from the business of city
life.
CLIMATE: As with any of the coastal region in Northern California,
the weather can vary with marine layers, dense fog and layered
clothing is highly recommended.
ACTIVITIES: Hiking, walking, photography, bird watching, wild
life viewing, sun bathing. In other parts of Point Reyes National
Seashores there are campgrounds, numerous beaches to enjoy California
kayaking, biking, beachcombing and wildlife viewing.
http://www.nps.gov/pore/home.htm
LODGING:
Point Reyes Lodging: http://www.ptreyes.com/beaches.html
Abalone Inn: http://www.abaloneinn.com/
Ten Inverness Way Bed and Breakfast:
http://www.teninvernessway.com/point_reyes/point_reyes_activity_guide.html
©Copyright 2006 Carla Iacovetti