Point Reyes National Seashore

Trips along the Pt. Reyes National Seashore are some of our favorites because they provide a variety of fantastic programming options all within a 10-30 minute drive of the campgrounds. Pt. Reyes' proximity to the greater Bay Area also allows easy access for schools looking to cut down on transportation and maximize on time spent outside. This location is great as both an introduction to camping for elementary school students as well as a perfect spot for more rigorous week long excursions tailored to middle school aged students. 

Program Activities:

We customize our programs to meet your needs with our final itineraries reflecting your personal interest, educational goals, transportation options, and trip length. Check out some of the fun activities & locations that can be a part of your outdoor education experience. 
  • Bear Valley Visitor Center:  Students tour the reconstructed Miwok village, Kule Loklo, take a walk along the Earthquake Trail to learn about the San Andreas fault zone and see evidence of the 1906 earthquake, and observe and learn about the diverse flora and fauna within the diverse habitats at Pt. Reyes National Seashore.
  • Point Blue Palomarin Field Station: Get an up-close look at bird mist-netting, banding, and research methods.
  • Tide Pooling at Agate Beach:  Students get their hands wet with a ladder transect cataloging of the reefs diverse inhabitants.
  • Limantour Beach & Estuary:  Take in the stunning views of Drakes Bay and miles of coastline for investigative exploration and play.
  • Samuel P. Taylor State Park:  Go inland and explore & learn about the inspiring redwood forest ecosystem. Learn the native plants & animals, measure the circumference of giant old-growth redwoods, and discuss the impacts of our changing climate. 

While many of our visits only last 3 days, limiting the amount you can do, you can take advantage of all of these great options with one of our 5-day programs. These longer visits are ideal for 5th and 6th graders and enable us to do all of the options mentioned above and have time for fun team building and leadership activities. During these programs instructors also love to engage the students in an all-class resource management debate, calling on them to apply their new found knowledge of the area and make compelling arguments in favor of their development plans while taking into consideration Pt. Reyes' diverse habitats.
Group at Kule Loklo
Trail to Kule Loklo (Bear Valley) Village.
Earthquake Trail
San Andreas Fault Earthquake Trail.
Bird banding PRBO
Bird Banding Room, PRBO.
Tide pooling
Tide Pooling Transects.
Miwok sweat lodge
Inside a Miwok Sweat Lodge.
Bear valley nature center
Group at Bear Valley Nature Center.
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