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Point Reyes attracts nature lovers and free spirits
Home to a quaint downtown area and known for its sandy beaches, the tiny Pacific Coast community of Point Reyes has long attracted nature lovers and free spirits. Development is stunted here as Marin County protects much of its land to preserve water and wildlife — including tule elk and seals. "I couldn't really draw the line for you on what's private land and what's preserved. But it is true, there's no development. The amount of houses that you see [is all there is]," says Jennifer Boesel of Coldwell Banker Realty, a Realtor since 1995. "It's a community of farmers, ranchers, photographers, painters and writers. Community activists are a good portion of them." Point Reyes is named for the peninsula just west of it, and living here is a gateway to fresh organic food from local farms, the Point Reyes National Seashore and Tomales Bay.
Millerton Park is full of people on weekends in Marshall.
It's common to see people enjoying the outdoors in Point Reyes.
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Scenic spots, long hikes and a playground downtown
The Point Reyes National Seashore contains at least 20 beaches and the 30,000-acre Phillip Burton Wilderness. Many trails lead through the vast landscape along coastal brush, babbling brooks and to the top of seaside bluffs. The Tomales Point Trail traverses an area where tule elk are known to graze. The Palomarin Trailhead connects to Wildcat Beach on the way to Alamere Falls, a waterfall deep within the Phillip Burton Wilderness. Early autumn and summer are said to be the best conditions for surfing. Summer and spring are ideal times for whale-watching. "They come up from Mexico with their babies during those times and return [to Mexico] in the fall," Boesel says. One of the most scenic spots to take in the ocean is the Point Reyes Lighthouse, on the westernmost tip of the peninsula. In the center of town, there's also a traditional park with a playground for kids.
Palomarin Trailhead
Point Reyes is home to many neighborhood parks like the community playground.
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Diverse architecture that fetches a pretty penny
Homes are built on hillsides, offering views of the surrounding coast, mountains and forest. Architecture is eclectic, with the oldest Craftsman bungalows and Victorian homes tracing back to the early 19th century. Point Reyes also has coastal cottages, contemporary and traditional farmhouses, beach homes and midcentury modern ranch styles. For single-family homes, prices generally range from around $1 million to $2.9 million. However, some properties have had price tags over $5 million and under $900,000. Point Reyes also has a handful of townhouses ranging from $1.1 to $3.5 million. The area's CAP Index Crime Score is 2 out of 10, lower than the national average of 4.Limited housing stock makes it challenging for homebuyers seeking a way in and locals who want to stay. "It's been a very bucolic, rural existence with a very tight community [for generations]," says Theresa "Terry" Donohue, an associate broker for Bolinas Real Estate and a longtime Marin County resident. "Now, due to supply and demand and the fact that it's hard to find places like this in the world, the demand increases, and the prices have as well."
Victorian homes with pristine yards are common in Point Reyes.
Large multifamily homes are abundant in Point Reyes.
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Shopping, worshipping and dining downtown
The downtown area is Point Reyes Station, a hub for independent businesses and home to Point Reyes Community Presbyterian Church. Boesel says Bovine Bakery, known for its sweet and savory freshly baked goods, has a line out the door most weekends. The bakery is next door to a small indie bookstore and clothing store for a bit of perusing after breakfast. Locals can stock up on groceries at Palace Market or just stop in for the buffalo milk soft serve. Toby's Feed Barn is a shopping center in its own right, with a coffee shop, yoga studio and space for the local farmers market on the weekends. Station House Cafe serves fresh oysters and more farm-to-table food. Point Reyes Farmstead Cheese Company, less than 4 miles north, crafts its dairy items from the milk of its own cows.
Point Reyes is full of many different cafes like Cafe Reyes.
Toby's Feed Barn in Point Reyes has amazing outdoor seating.
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Public education through Shoreline Unified School District
The Shoreline Unified School District serves students in Point Reyes. They start at B-rated West Marin Elementary School, which covers kindergarten through eighth grade, and they progress to Tomales High School, which also scores a B from Niche and has a robust FFA program for burgeoning farmers.
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Tomales High School is located in the town of Tomales, California.
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Highway 1 has a tendency to flood
Highway 1, called Shoreline Highway, passes through the center of Point Reyes and takes travelers to San Francisco in less than 45 miles. During winter storms, the highway tends to flood, and residents are also at risk of landslides. During June, the coast is often covered in heavy fog. When care is needed, West Marin Medical Center is located within the heart of Point Reyes at Point Reyes Station.
Highway 1 runs right through Point Reyes.
Tomales Bay is just a five minute drive from Point Reyes.
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