Enjoy one of the most outstanding kayaking
destinations in Northern California. The Tomales
Bay is a protected bay located a short distance
from the City of San Francisco. The bay offers a
thousand of acres of water and outdoor
recreational opportunities to enjoy. The large
open expanse of water lends itself well to all
types of boating activities, including water and
jet skiing, SUP paddling, windsurfing, sailing,
personal watercraft and power boating.
Kayakers can plan
on a nonstop adventure at this delightful
paddling retreat. During the early morning
hours, as the sun rises over the hillsides, perfect reflections of the
surrounding terrain are cast onto the bay’s
glassy water surface.
The Point Reyes area is famous for its
scenic beaches, and wildlife abounds in this
spectacular setting. Colorful sea stars
float beneath your kayak as magnificent elk
wander the hillsides. You can explore
secluded coves, watch birds soar above your
head, and catch fish swimming in the
surrounding water.
After an invigorating paddle, you can take a
refreshing swim, or savor a tasty picnic on
one of the four small beaches in the state
park on the west side of the bay. Kayakers
can pull ashore on these beaches to grab a
bite to eat, but fires and overnight camping
are not permitted in the state park beach
areas. If you plan to
have a beach fire on national seashore
beaches, stop by national park visitor
centers for a free required permit. Hog
Island is in the northern section
of Tomales
Bay, across from Whites Gulch on the west
side and Nicks Cove on the east side. The
island is open on the west side only for day
use.
Map of Tomales Bay
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