Throwback Thursday to 5 years ago when we spent 1 night and 1 day on the Point Reyes National Seashore. As you can see from the pictures, we packed it in over a very limited timeframe.
We stayed at the Tomales Bay Resort in Inverness. Nothing says vacation more than being right on the water.
We had dinner at the Michael Bauer (SF Food Critic)–approved Sir and Star in Olema. Service was horrendous, but the food was so incredible I didn’t mind. Everything is locally-sourced within a few miles of the restaurant. Forget real foie gras. Their ‘faux gras’ was a jar of fatty buttery goodness; it truly should be illegal.
We had brunch outdoors at the Station House Cafe in Point Reyes Station.
The Tomales Point Trail took us 4 hours to hike round-trip: coastal bluffs, tule elk reserve, wildflowers, sand dunes. One of the best hikes ever! The snake that slithered in front of me gave me a scare, but otherwise absolute bliss. We hiked to the very end of the trail, to the edge of the continent.
Homeward bound!
Beautiful images, what a great hike you’ve had … I love the blue sea!
Popping by form SITS Saturday Sharefest,
Nina xx
Thank you Nina! Happy Saturday!
Looks like you had a great time. Love the pictures of the hike. Visiting from Sharefest. Have a great weekend!
Thank you Debra, hope you’re having a fabulous Saturday!
Yay on your mini-vacation. Looked like you two had so much fun and so happy your were able to do this and get away a bit. Loved all the pictures and thank you for sharing with us!! 🙂
Janine, thank you! Hope you’re enjoying this summer weekend!
Dropping by from Sits Share Fest! What a beautiful place to visit. I would love to be there now 🙂
Thanks for dropping by Jill. Hopefully you’re having a great Saturday!
That looks awesome! I love hiking! I need to do it more often!!!
Michelle, take a hike! Hope you’re having a fantastic weekend 🙂
This looks fantastic. Food and hiking are two of my favorite things to do on vacation. I’m jotting this one down on my vacation list.
Come on out to the city by the Bay. We’d love to have you!
Glad you got away for a little while, Catherine. We just got home from your amazing state – so beautiful!
I’m so glad you had a good time, Dana. I want to hear all about it, hopefully you will blog about your trip 🙂
That looks like a beautiful trip. Good for you for taking advantage of a day off!!
Thank you! Hopefully you’re enjoying the weekend while I’m stuck in the office 🙂
I remember the Station House Cafe! I’ve only been to Point Reyes once – with my mom. We did a little road trip and it was magical. I’d kill to go back.
It is magical…almost like your trip to Alaska. Ha! One of these days I’ll get there.
The one time we went to Point Reyes, it was cold and windy but still gorgeous and memorable! Also, memorable were the Ham & Tam sandwiches we got at the Cowgirl Creamery shop in Point Reyes Station!
Oy, the Cowgirl Creamery. Don’t get me started. LOVE!!!