Paddling near Point Reyes Station, CA

Point Reyes Station sits at the head of Tomales Bay in rural west Marin County, making it a natural base for paddling one of California's most significant coastal waterways. The bay stretches 15 miles and covers roughly 6,780 acres of largely unspoiled tidal water bounded to the west by Point Reyes National Seashore. Kayaking, canoeing, and SUP are all well established here, with guided tours, rentals, and boat-in camping drawing paddlers year-round. Drakes Estero and Estero de Limantour, both within the national seashore, add quieter estuary paddling to the mix.