Point Reyes Lodging Association, California bed and breakfast inns cottages near Point Reyes National Seashore, CA

POINT REYES IS THE IDEAL CHOICE FOR A CALIFORNIA VACATION
Top Ten Reasons to Visit Point Reyes This Summer

POINT REYES, CA – Gas prices at or above $4 a gallon. Sweltering heat. Need a break from work? Looking for a place to relax and reenergize? Point Reyes is just the tonic you’re looking for. Only a short drive from San Francisco and other communities in northern California, Point Reyes is the ideal escape. Need convincing? Here are ten reasons why Point Reyes should be your next vacation destination.

Top 10 Reasons to Visit Point Reyes

High gas prices? Not a problem. Point Reyes can be reached in less than a tank of gas from most northern California destinations, including the San Francisco Bay Area and Sacramento.
Escape the heat. While temperatures inland soar to triple digits, Point Reyes welcomes visitors with cool summer temperatures.
The Point Reyes Lighthouse and coastal bluffs offer some of the best vantage points to view the magnificent Pacific Ocean and an occasional whale, or two.
Activities galore – hiking, biking, kayaking, horseback riding, beachcombing, bird watching, and, oh yes, did I mention relaxing?
Satisfy a hunger for a menu of fresh, natural ingredients – oysters, organically-grown produce, natural grass-fed beef, artisan cheeses, olive oils, and award-winning wines. On Saturday mornings, visit the locally-grown, all-organic Point Reyes Farmer’s Market in front of Toby’s Feed Barn in Point Reyes Station. If you prefer fine or casual dining, not a problem. Point Reyes features a full slate of restaurants serving a variety of cuisine that emphasizes local fresh foods.
Check out the critters – Tule elk, black-tailed deer, sea lions, harbor seals, hawks, Peregrine falcons, and a chorus of songbirds.
For clean, beautiful beaches. The beaches of Point Reyes National Seashore – Drakes, Wildcat and Limantour – have received the prestigious Blue Wave certification from the U.S. Clean Beaches Council (CBC) as clean and healthy beaches.
A spectacular natural treasure within an hour’s drive from San Francisco. Point Reyes National Seashore features 80 miles of unspoiled coastline, 147 miles of hiking trails, backcountry campgrounds, and several beaches waiting to be explored.
Once targeted for closure in the proposed State of California budget, Tomales Bay State Park, with its gently sloping, surf-free beaches, will remain open to the public.
Point Reyes Lodging offers a variety of lodging (more than 100 rooms) – a winery, ranches with horses, Victorian houses, lodges, and cottages on the bay – from which to choose. Each property specializes in comfortable accommodations and personal attention. Point Reyes Lodging innkeepers can offer insider tips to enhance a visitor’s Point Reyes experience.

Point Reyes Lodging is an association of 15 inns and cottages located in the communities of Inverness, Olema and Point Reyes Station near Point Reyes National Seashore. For more information about Point Reyes Lodging or to make a reservation, visit www.ptreyes.com or call 1-800-539-1872. Online visitors can check availability and make a reservation 24 hours a day.

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - October 24, 2007

Point Reyes Lodging Offers Special Winter Weekday Getaway
Point Reyes is Preferred Choice for Wildlife Viewing in Winter

POINT REYES, CA – An easy drive from the San Francisco Bay Area and other northern California destinations, Point Reyes is an ideal choice for a weekday getaway this winter. The decision to escape to Point Reyes is made even easier with Point Reyes Lodging’s Whales and Wildlife promotion. From November 1, 2007 through March 31, 2008, guests can stay two nights midweek and get the third night free at any of Point Reyes Lodging’s 16 bed and breakfast inns and cottages.

To make a Whales &Wildlife reservation, visit www.ptreyes.com and contact the inn or cottage of your choice. Mention Whales & Wildlife when you make your reservation. Holiday periods are excluded and advance reservations are required.

Winter is also the optimum time to view wildlife at Point Reyes. Heralded by the arrival of mature elephant seals and migrating waterfowl and shorebirds, winter also brings the annual migration of gray whales along the coast, plus spawning Coho salmon and steelhead trout up coastal streams.

In addition to the special Whales & Wildlife offer, Point Reyes Lodging innkeepers can serve as your resident wildlife viewing experts and have compiled the following list of their favorite winter wildlife viewing locations. Innkeepers have selected places that will enhance a visitor’s wildlife experience at Point Reyes. Don’t forget your spotting scope or binoculars!

FAVORITE WINTER WILDLIFE SPOTS

Gray Whales – Jutting ten miles into the Pacific Ocean, the Point Reyes Peninsula is one of the best spots to view gray whales on their annual migration from Alaska to Baja, California. The areas around Chimney Rock and the Point Reyes Lighthouse in Point Reyes National Seashore offer some of the best whale watching from land during the migration from December through early April. Mothers and calves may be seen close to shore anywhere along Point Reyes in late April and early May.

Northern Elephant Seals – These extraordinary marine mammals can measure anywhere between 9 to 16-feet long and weigh up to 5,000-pounds. Adult males are identified by their large, trunk-like nose. The best areas in Point Reyes National Seashore to spot elephant seals are a viewing area about a ¼-mile walk from the Chimney Rock parking lot, the lighthouse parking lot overlooking South Beach, and down by the historic Lifeboat Station. The peak viewing season is from November through March.

Waterfowl and Shorebirds. The annual Christmas Bird Count through the Point Reyes Bird Observatory typically counts some 200 species of birds on the Point Reyes Peninsula. Best areas for viewing include – Tomales Bay, Drakes Estero, Abbotts Lagoon, Chimney Rock, Fivebrooks Pond, and Bolinas Lagoon. Among the shorebirds, expect to see Willet, Marbled Godwit, Whimbrel, Black or Ruddy Turnstone, Short and Long-billed Dowitcher, and Western Sandpiper. Waterfowl found in the area include American Wigeon, Bufflehead, Northern Shoveler, Cinnamon and Green-winged Teal, Northern Pintail, Canvasback, and Mallard.

Coho Salmon & Steelhead Trout – Some of the best streams for viewing spawning Coho salmon and steelhead trout are – Lagunitas Creek. Leo T. Cronin Fish Viewing Area, Shafter Bridge on Sir Francis Drake Blvd. at eastern boundary of Samuel P. Taylor State Park, ½ mile west of town of Lagunitas; Devil’s Gulch. A few miles west of the Samuel P. Taylor State Park entrance on Sir Francis Drake Boulevard. The trail begins on the north side of the road, across from the pullout on Sir Francis Drake Boulevard. Olema Creek. Five Brooks Trailhead off Highway One, approximately 3 miles south of the intersection of Highway One and Sir Francis Drake Boulevard in Olema. Park at the trailhead and follow the driveway back towards Highway One. On the right side, follow the path to the creek’s edge.

The Point Reyes Lodging Association is a collection of 16 unique bed and breakfast inns and cottages near Point Reyes National Seashore. For more information about Point Reyes Lodging visit www.ptreyes.com, and don’t forget to enter the drawing for a free night’s stay at a participating Point Reyes Lodging property.

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - September 4, 2007

THE WORLD’S YOUR OYSTER AT POINT REYES
Point Reyes Lodging is Preferred Choice for Lodging

POINT REYES, CA – The waters surrounding the Point Reyes peninsula are home to some of the most productive oyster growing locations in the country. Point Reyes accounts for about 20 percent of the California commercial oyster crop produced annually. Oysters are primarily farmed in Tomales Bay and Drakes Bay by three commercial operations – Drakes Bay Family Farms Oysters (formerly Johnson’s Oyster Company), Hog Island Oyster Company and Tomales Bay Oyster Company.

Oysters are yet another reason to visit this unique northern California destination, which is highlighted by Point Reyes National Seashore. When it comes to overnight accommodations, the pearl in the oyster is Point Reyes Lodging, an association of 16 bed and breakfast inns and cottages located in the communities of Inverness, Olema, and Point Reyes Station. Point Reyes Lodging choices and offerings are varied – a winery, ranches with horses, Victorian houses, lodges, and cottages.

Come celebrate oysters this fall in Point Reyes. Guests staying at a Point Reyes Lodging inn or cottage in September and October will receive a $4 coupon good towards the purchase of one dozen oysters at participating growers. Guests are also eligible to win a Point Reyes Getaway package for two featuring a weekday stay at a Point Reyes Lodging property and kayaking on Tomales Bay with Point Reyes Outdoors.

Point Reyes is about an hour drive north of San Francisco and is renowned for its year round hiking, birding, wildlife viewing, locally grown organic food, and, of course, the incredibly scenic Point Reyes National Seashore.

For online reservations and more information about Point Reyes Lodging, visit www.ptreyes.com. And remember, the world’s your oyster at Point Reyes!

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - November 10, 2006

POINT REYES, CA – Winter is the optimum time to view wildlife at Point Reyes. Heralded by the arrival of mature elephant seals and migrating waterfowl and shorebirds, winter also brings the annual migration of gray whales along the coast, plus spawning Coho salmon and steelhead trout up coastal streams.

Winter is also time for Point Reyes Lodging’s Whales and Wildlife promotion. From now through March 31, 2007, guests can stay two nights midweek and get the third night free at any of Point Reyes Lodging’s 17 bed and breakfast inns and cottages. Holiday periods are excluded and advance reservations are required. To make a Whales & Wildlife reservation, visit www.ptreyes.com <http://www.ptreyes.com/> and contact the inn or cottage of your choice. Mention Whales & Wildlife when you make your reservation.

In addition to the special Whales & Wildlife offer, Point Reyes Lodging innkeepers have compiled the following list of their favorite winter wildlife viewing locations. Innkeepers have selected places that will enhance a visitor’s wildlife experience at Point Reyes. Don’t forget your spotting scope or binoculars!

FAVORITE WINTER WILDLIFE SPOTS

Gray Whales – Jutting ten miles into the Pacific Ocean, the Point Reyes Peninsula is one of the best spots to view gray whales on their annual migration from Alaska to Baja, California. The areas around Chimney Rock and the Point Reyes Lighthouse in Point Reyes National Seashore offer some of the best whale watching from land during the migration from December through early April. Mothers and calves may be seen close to shore anywhere along Point Reyes in late April and early May.

Northern Elephant Seals – These extraordinary marine mammals can measure anywhere between 9 to 16-feet long and weigh up to 5,000-pounds. Adult males are identified by their large, trunk-like nose. The best areas in Point Reyes National Seashore for viewing elephant seals are from the lighthouse parking lot overlooking South Beach, down by the historic Lifeboat Station, and a viewing area about a π-mile walk from the Chimney Rock parking lot.

Waterfowl and Shorebirds. The annual Christmas Bird Count through the Point Reyes Bird Observatory typically counts some 200 species of birds on the Point Reyes Peninsula. Best areas for viewing include – Tomales Bay, Drakes Estero, Abbotts Lagoon, Chimney Rock, Fivebrooks Pond, and Bolinas Lagoon. Among the shorebirds, expect to see Willet, Marbled Godwit, Whimbrel, Black or Ruddy Turnstone, Short and Long-billed Dowitcher, and Western Sandpiper. Waterfowl found in the area include American Wigeon, Bufflehead, Northern Shoveler, Cinnamon and Green-winged Teal, Northern Pintail, Canvasback, and Mallard.

Coho Salmon & Steelhead Trout – Some of the best streams for viewing spawning Coho salmon and steelhead trout are – Lagunitas Creek. Leo T. Cronin Fish Viewing Area, Shafter Bridge on Sir Francis Drake Blvd. at eastern boundary of Samuel P. Taylor State Park, 1 mile west of town of Lagunitas; Devil’s Gulch. A few miles west of the Samuel P. Taylor State Park entrance on Sir Francis Drake Boulevard. The trail begins on the north side of the road, across from the pullout on Sir Francis Drake Boulevard. Olema Creek. Five Brooks Trailhead off Highway One, approximately 3 miles south of the intersection of Highway One and Sir Francis Drake Boulevard in Olema. Park at the trailhead and follow the driveway back towards Highway One. On the right side, follow the path to the creek’s edge.

The Point Reyes Lodging Association is a collection of 17 unique bed and breakfast inns and cottages near Point Reyes National Seashore. For more information about Point Reyes Lodging, call 1-800-539-1872 or visit www.ptreyes.com <http://www.ptreyes.com/> , and don’t forget to enter the drawing for a free night’s stay at a participating Point Reyes Lodging property.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - January 9,2006

To enable visitors to plan a complete Point Reyes experience, the Website also provides comprehensive destination information. Highlights include Point Reyes National Seashore, activities (hiking, biking, kayaking, horseback riding, golf, beaches, wildflowers), wildlife viewing (whales, Tule elk, elephant seals, birds), food and wine (wine tasting, cheese tasting, oyster farms, restaurants), organic farms (which received worldwide attention with the recent visit of The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall), shopping, entertainment, visitor map, current weather conditions, and various handy links.

Point Reyes Lodging properties offer a unique mix of comfortable accommodations ideal for romantic getaways, private retreats, honeymoons and weddings, family vacations, and conferences. Guests are assured quality as Point Reyes Lodging properties are inspected and certified by the California Association of Bed & Breakfast Inns (CABBI), meeting their high standards of hospitality.

For more information about Point Reyes Lodging, visit www.ptreyes.com or call 1-800-539-1872. Remember to inquire about Point Reyes Lodging’s “Whales & Wildlife” promotion. From now through March 31, guests can stay two nights midweek and get the third night free.

Point Reyes is Preferred Choice for Wildlife in Winter
Point Reyes Lodging Promotion makes it a Great Time for Humans to Visit, Too!

POINT REYES, CA — Winter is the optimum time to view wildlife at Point Reyes. Heralded by the arrival of mature elephant seals and migrating waterfowl and shorebirds, winter also brings the annual migration of gray whales along the coast, plus spawning Coho salmon and steelhead trout up coastal streams.

Winter is also time for Point Reyes Lodging’s Whales and Wildlife promotion. From December 1, 2004 through March 31, 2005, guests can stay two nights midweek and get the third night free at any of Point Reyes Lodging’s 15 bed and breakfast inns and cottages. Holiday periods are excluded and advance reservations are required. To make a Whales & Wildlife reservation, visit www.ptreyes.com and contact the inn or cottage of your choice. Mention Whales & Wildlife when you make your reservation.

In addition to the special Whales & Wildlife offer, Point Reyes Lodging innkeepers have compiled the following list of their favorite winter wildlife viewing locations. Innkeepers have selected places that will enhance a visitor’s wildlife experience at Point Reyes. Don’t forget your spotting scope or binoculars!

The Point Reyes Lodging Association is a collection of 15 unique bed and breakfast inns and cottages near Point Reyes National Seashore. Member properties are inspected and certified by the California Association of Bed & Breakfast Inns (CABBI), meeting their high standards of quality. For more information about Point Reyes Lodging, call 1-800-539-1872 or visit www.ptreyes.com, and remember to enter the drawing for a free night’s stay at a participating Point Reyes Lodging property.

POINT REYES — THE PLACE TO HIKE YEAR ROUND
Top 10 Favorite Hikes in Point Reyes National Seashore

POINT REYES — A vast network of trails to choose from, year-round accessibility, close proximity to San Francisco, beautiful scenery, and fresh air combine to make Point Reyes National Seashore and surrounding environs the ideal hiking destination. Point Reyes is nationally recognized as a top hiking destination, too. The American Hiking Society, the national voice for hikers, recently named Point Reyes as one of the top ten most family-friendly trails in the country.

Whether you are veteran hiking enthusiast in search of a serious workout or a family of four simply wanting to enjoy the outdoors, Point Reyes has a trail for you. Understanding that Point Reyes visitors enjoy the outdoors and appreciate the healthy benefits of hiking, Point Reyes Lodging innkeepers have combined their collective years of knowledge and experience in the area and created a "Top 10" list of their favorite hikes. The following list of favorite hiking trails is a natural extension of the innkeepers’ desire for providing personal attention to guests and sharing their knowledge of Point Reyes.

1. ARCH ROCK VIA BEAR VALLEY. A popular trail in Point Reyes National Seashore, it is the most direct route to the ocean from the Bear Valley Visitor Center and an excellent trail for beginners and children. The trail is sheltered from sun, wind and coastal fog as it meanders through mixed Douglas fir forest and along Bear Valley Creek. Arch Rock is an overlook point. (Distance — 8.2 miles; Time — 4 hours; Level of Difficulty — Moderate)

2. TOMALES POINT TRAIL. Open trail through the Tule Elk Range offers spectacular views of Tomales Bay, Bodega Bay, and the Pacific Ocean. It is also a prime wildlife viewing trail. Fog and wind can limit visibility and make this hike more challenging. Trailhead is at the end of Pierce Point Road, about 40 minutes driving time from Bear Valley. (Distance — 9.5 miles; Time — 4 to 5 hours; Level of Difficulty — Moderate)

3. SKY — BEAR VALLEY LOOP. A varied hike that features mixed Douglas fir forest, open grassland, coastal views, and beach access. Climb Mt. Wittenberg Trail (1350’ elevation gain in l.4 miles) and then continue out Sky Trail to Coast Trail. Continue south on Coast Trail to Arch Rock. Enjoy your last coastal view here, before returning via Bear Valley Trail, through beautiful buckeyes and mixed Douglas fir forest and along Coast Creek. (Distance — 10.5 miles; Time — 5 hours; Level of Difficulty — Moderate/Strenuous)

4. COAST — LAGUNA LOOP. An easy walk through coastal scrub and grassland offers breathtaking ocean views. Begin on Laguna Trail, a slight climb, then descend to Coast Camp on Fir Lane Trail (turn left on Coast Trail for beach access at Coast Camp). Complete the loop by following Coast Trail northwest, a flat, open stretch of trail along coastal bluffs and then through a riparian zone, and back to the Youth Hostel. (Distance — 5 miles; Time — 2 to 3 hours; Level of Difficulty — Easy)

5. MT. WITTENBERG AND SKY CAMP FROM LIMANTOUR ROAD. This route provides an easy access to the highest point on the Point Reyes Peninsula, with a 750-foot elevation gain. Climb Sky Trail, with views of the ocean, and continue through meadows and woods to Horse Trail. Follow Horse Trail to Z Ranch Trail, which brings you to the trail to the summit of Mt. Wittenberg. Views from the summit are limited due to thick regrowth of trees after the Mt. Vision Fire in l995. Continue to the junction of Sky and Meadow Trails, and then back through Sky Camp. Begin with l0 minute drive from Bear Valley Visitor Center, at Sky Trailhead on Limantour Road. (Distance — 4.3 miles; Time — 3 hours; Level of Difficulty — Moderate)

6. BOLINAS RIDGE TRAIL. The best trail with views of Olema Valley, especially on a sunny day or a night with a full moon. Enjoy the expansive feeling of this open space. If you choose to continue beyond the first few miles, you will enter a redwood forest and eventually chaparral. Trail begins after a 5 minute drive from the Bear Valley Visitor Center, above Olema on Sir Francis Drake Highway. (Distance — 2 to 22 miles; Time — 1 to 4 hours; Level of Difficulty — Moderate)

7. ABBOTTS LAGOON. The Abbotts Lagoon Trail, an easy stroll through open grasslands and coastal scrub, features a colorful display of spring wildflowers and excellent bird watching, especially in fall and winter. Continue on to the Great Beach, an additional .5 miles, before returning via the same trail. The trek begins with a 25 minute drive from the Bear Valley Visitor Center. Take Bear Valley Road, left from the visitor center, turn left on Sir Francis Drake Boulevard, and then right at Pierce Point Road. Abbotts Lagoon Trailhead is clearly marked on the left. (Distance — 3 miles; Time — 2 to 3 hours; Level of Difficulty — Easy)

8. MT. WITTENBERG LOOP. The loop features a steep l,300-foot climb to the highest point in the park (l,407-feet), with panoramic views of the seashore and Olema Valley. The loop passes through mixed Douglas fir, oak forest and several open meadows. Climb Mt. Wittenberg Trail all the way to the top, then return to Bear Valley via Z Ranch and Horse Trails, or via Meadow Trail. The Mt. Wittenberg Loop begins 0.2 mi. up the Bear Valley Trail, from the end of Bear Valley parking Lot. (Distance — 5 miles; Time — 2 to 3 hours; Level of difficulty — Strenuous)

9. CHIMNEY ROCK TRAIL. A spectacular hike with views of Drakes Bay and the Pacific Ocean. Great for spring wildflowers. Rocky cliffs drop off steeply to the water and there is no beach access. From December through April, look for migrating gray whales from the point, and elephant seals from a spur trail and lookout point near the parking lot. Fog and winds can make this hike challenging. For tide pooling, at a minus low tide, walk down the paved road to the right past the parking lot, past the Life Boat Station, and continue along the rocky beach. Tide pools are inaccessible from December through April, while elephant seals are in the area. Trail begins at the Chimney Rock Trailhead, near the Lighthouse, a 40 minute drive from the Bear Valley Visitor Center. (Distance — 1.6 miles; Time — 1 hour; Level of Difficulty — Moderate)

10. LIMANTOUR SPIT — BEACH TRAIL. This hike provides spectacular views and lots of birds. Start at Limantour parking area and head down toward the ocean. Just after passing the marsh area, turn right and head north along the trail in the dunes. Look for egrets, herons, willets, and plovers especially in the winter. At the end of the road head across the dunes to the beach, then to left again. Option: To add to the hike, continue northwest l.8 miles to the end of the spit, where you will find colonies of harbor seal. Return via the same trail or along the beach. (Distance 2 - 4 miles; Time - 2 - 3 hours; Level - Moderate)

The Point Reyes Lodging Association is a collection of 16 unique bed and breakfast inns and cottages in the Point Reyes area. All member properties are inspected and certified by the California Association of Bed & Breakfast inns (CABBI), meeting their high standards of quality.

IT'S WHALES & WILDLIFE SEASON AT POINT REYES LODGING
Winter Promotion Features Three Nights for the Price of Two

POINT REYES, CA The beginning of winter signals the start of the annual gray whale migration along California‚s coast, and it also means three nights for the price of two during Point Reyes Lodging's Whales & Wildlife promotion.

Available at any of Point Reyes Lodging's 17 bed and breakfast inns, cottages and suites, Whales & Wildlife is valid Sunday through Thursday from now through March 25, 2004. Holiday periods are excluded and advance reservations are required.

To make a Whales & Wildlife reservation, visit Point Reyes Lodging's Web site, www.ptreyes.com, and contact the inn, cottage or suite of your choice. Mention Whales & Wildlife when you make your reservation. Online visitors can also check availability, read descriptions and view images of each property and see what amenities are offered. With 100 rooms to choose from, Point Reyes Lodging is the preferred choice for accommodations at Point Reyes during winter and throughout the year.

Some of the best vantage points on land to view gray whales are in Point Reyes National Seashore, especially the popular Point Reyes Lighthouse. Point Reyes is one of the rare gathering spots for elephant seals, and winter also offers prime time viewing of other wildlife such as harbor seals, sea lions, 400 species of birds, tule elk, plus salmon and steelhead in area creeks. Walking, hiking, horseback riding, bicycling and sea kayaking are just a few of the ways to experience nature at Point Reyes.

Point Reyes Lodging offers a unique mix of comfortable accommodations ideal for that perfect winter respite, and guests are assured quality as member properties are inspected and certified by the California Association of Bed & Breakfast Inns (CABBI), meeting their high standards of hospitality.

Point Reyes Lodging Web Site Makes it Easier to Find a Room
Gift Certificates and Cookbook are also a Click Away

POINT REYES, CA The Point Reyes Lodging Web site www.ptreyes.com makes it easier for visitors to get information about any of the 17 bed and breakfast inns, cottages and suites in the association. Online visitors can also check availability, view descriptions of each property and see what amenities are offered. With 100 rooms in its inventory, Point Reyes Lodging is the preferred choice for accommodations at Point Reyes during the holidays and throughout the year.

Point Reyes Lodging provides guests the perfect respite during the busy holiday season, and the Point Reyes experience can be shared with family and friends through gift certificates for overnight accommodations at member inns, cottages and suites. And there's more. For the discriminating cooks on your shopping list, may we suggest 'A Taste of Point Reyes' cookbook, featuring innkeepers‚ favorite recipes, such as eggnog pumpkin bread and Pt. Reyes wild blackberry pie.

Point Reyes Lodging is comprised of 17 bed and breakfast inns, cottages and suites offering a unique mix of comfortable accommodations ideal for romantic getaways, private retreats, honeymoons and weddings, family vacations, and conferences. Guests are assured quality as Point Reyes Lodging properties are inspected and certified by the California Association of Bed & Breakfast Inns (CABBI), meeting their high standards of hospitality.

Area attractions and activities include Point Reyes National Seashore, Point Reyes Lighthouse, hiking, wildlife viewing (whales, tule elk, elephant seals, birds), bicycling, horseback riding, sea kayaking, golf, wine tasting, cheese tasting, oyster farms, restaurants, organic farms, specialty shops, and galleries..

The innkeepers of Point Reyes Lodging announce the release of their new cookbook,
"A Taste of Point Reyes"

"Point Reyes is a poem: complex, untamed, and raw, yet elegant" ……Sunset Magazine

The innkeepers of Point Reyes Lodging, an association of inns and cottages at The Point Reyes National Seashore, are pleased to announce the release of their new cookbook, "A Taste of Point Reyes", featuring 100 recipes compiled by the 17 member inns. This cookbook not only focuses on many tasty breakfasts served to inn guests, but also offers the reader directions for preparing dishes ranging from wild herb frittatas to polenta cakes, lavender peaches to lemon curd, or Scottish shortbread to chewy date bars. The cookbooks are available online at www.ptreyes.com at member inns, the Point Reyes National Seashore Headquarters, and local bookstores, and gift shops.

"A Taste of Point Reyes" opens the door to the marvelous culinary and gastronomic adventures in the area, which include the award winning Olema Inn, several handmade cheese companies, an organic farmers market, oyster farms and the Pt. Reyes Winery.

Providing overnight accommodations for visitors to the National Seashore the Point Reyes Lodging Inns are all members, and meet the high standards, of the statewide "California Association of Bed and Breakfast Inns" (CABBI).

Come for the beauty (and the food) and stay for the hospitality. The Point Reyes Lodging innkeepers invite you to experience gracious accommodations, coupled with warm hospitality at our country inns and cottages. Each innkeeper offers a unique blend of fine lodging, delicious breakfast fare, and guest services that have won the esteem of worldwide travelers. Pick up a copy of our new cookbook and truly experience "A Taste of Point Reyes".

FACTS TO CONSIDER: The Point Reyes peninsula has over 70,000 acres of federal, state and county parkland. Over the years visitors have discovered this coastal wilderness treasure located only an hour’s drive north of the Golden Gate Bridge. The National Seashore is a four season destination. There are Tule Elk, Elephant Seal colonies, 45 percent of all Northern American bird species, migrating Gray Whales along the coast, pristine beaches, miles of hiking, biking and horseback riding trails, and kayaking on Tomales Bay.

Please contact us if you have questions, would like to receive a media kit, and/or would like to "be our guest", during the week, in the near future.