We Spent 24 Hours at Point Reyes National Seashore: Cypress Tree Tunnel, Lighthouse, Seals & More

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  • Point Reyes National Seashore is one of the most beautiful coastal areas in California. I wanted to share this spot with my children so we spent a few days hiking and enjoy this stunning part of California. From hiking coastal bluffs and spotting wildlife to discovering hidden beaches and visiting the iconic Point Reyes Lighthouse, we'll show you how to make the most of your time in this breathtaking California gem. Whether you're a nature lover or just looking for a fun family getaway, you won't want to miss this action-packed day of exploration. Don't forget to let us know what you think in the comments and subscribe for more California adventures!
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  • @JJs-ClassC-Adventures
    @JJs-ClassC-Adventures ปีที่แล้ว +22

    Love seeing the kids hiking and enjoying the sights. Ya'll are great parents.

    • @californiathroughmylens
      @californiathroughmylens  ปีที่แล้ว +3

      It is so fun to see them enjoying these spots. I loved seeing how much they wanted to run through the tree tunnel haha

  • @kellyjohnson3617
    @kellyjohnson3617 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    That’s so cool that you and Amy are teaching your kiddos to love travel and nature too. They looked like they had a lot of fun. At their age, potty issues happen. I worked at a preschool where all the kids had to be fully potty trained before they could be enrolled but we always had back up clothes for every student, even the six yr olds. It happens. Wise you had them nap before your later adventures. Though not all kids nap. I never could nap. Neither could my nephew, but we had a quiet hour of just lying down and not talking. My mom would give me a book and crayons. Sometimes I’d fall asleep. Mostly never. Same with my nephew. But we both tended to go to sleep early and sleep long. Whatever a kid needs. You both seem like you got their rhythms down. And they are at the age that anything you do is wonderful. So what a perfect time to introduce them to traveling. Good on you both 😊

    • @californiathroughmylens
      @californiathroughmylens  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks so much for the great comment! Yea, for us naps have been important as it helps them to enjoy the second half of the day more. It isn't always ideal while traveling to have to go back and nap but it is usually worth it haha

    • @karinjones4380
      @karinjones4380 ปีที่แล้ว

      Your children are just beautiful! You guys to a great job parenting them. You are blessed… enjoy this age.

  • @Fireballsocal
    @Fireballsocal ปีที่แล้ว +8

    That coastline view is intense! So different from our SoCal beaches that are never devoid of people. Can't wait to head back up there.

  • @amysewick6929
    @amysewick6929 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Those Osprey carrying packs are a parent game-changer! We used ours ALL the time when our kids were little! Thanks for all of your fantastic videos!

  • @kwm837
    @kwm837 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Thank you guys for this beautiful video. My friend and I want to plan a vacation to the California coastline sometime, and you are giving us some great ideas. Thank you again!

  • @jb856
    @jb856 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This is a must do if you love nature! We always go when we are in the area. Great job showing it and the lighthouse too! It gets crazy windy there sometimes.

  • @Me97202
    @Me97202 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Another great video. Your family is adorable.

  • @jeanettewaverly2590
    @jeanettewaverly2590 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That was so sweet. ❤

  • @PaoloGardinali
    @PaoloGardinali 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great video, and one of the verde few about this beautiful place

  • @johnburwell6609
    @johnburwell6609 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Of course Pt. Reyes lighthouse was where Adrian Barbeau's radio station was in John Carpenters "The Fog".

  • @MagellanandGreyhound
    @MagellanandGreyhound ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The kids are adorable. That said, I’ve watched a few Point Reyes videos lately, and it’s definitely higher on our list. So beautiful. The fact that there’s so much to do for kids in such scenery has got to be a parents dream (or nightmare lol).

  • @AldenOlmstedhighwaylife
    @AldenOlmstedhighwaylife ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hi from Sonoma County Josh - Love seeing your kids enjoy the sights we grew up visiting! Went to kindergarten in Pt. Reyes Station and local field trips included all those spots. Keep it up - - - (alden and priscilla)

  • @julieh3327
    @julieh3327 ปีที่แล้ว

    You hit most of our favorite spots at Point Reyes National Seashore. We've been going there for 40 years. One place you didn't show us Limantour Beach, Arch rock Trail from the visitor center, and all the other great hiking trails! Love seeing the next generation enjoying Point Reyes too! Great Video. Thanks, Josh.

  • @misamisamisamisamisamisa
    @misamisamisamisamisamisa 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    such a heartwarming video. ❤

  • @yiyang4445
    @yiyang4445 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Amazing recording of the trip, and majestic sunset at the end! Can't get better than this

  • @jaimetheking1
    @jaimetheking1 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Beautiful video as always. Thank you for putting this kind of content. I have a family as well and we love seeing videos of places we can visit.

    • @californiathroughmylens
      @californiathroughmylens  ปีที่แล้ว

      No problem! I hope that the videos help you plan your travels as well!

  • @ck4426
    @ck4426 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Absolutely love your videos with the family!!! Awesome trip!!!

  • @surgprep1
    @surgprep1 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Very Nice....keep these Videos coming !

  • @SewCool-Ideas
    @SewCool-Ideas ปีที่แล้ว +3

    What amazing video! What awesome family! ❤

  • @theathjr
    @theathjr ปีที่แล้ว

    I can remember visiting years ago and having the best woodfired pizza. I believe it was called Cafe Reyes.

  • @Ianman258
    @Ianman258 ปีที่แล้ว

    I went to Point Reyes for the first time this past month thanks to your previous videos and it did not disappoint!

  • @BrendaHaltom-cs6ck
    @BrendaHaltom-cs6ck 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I think Point Teyes is beautiful! Really enjoyed to kids!❤️😀🇺🇸🚙

  • @pa4625
    @pa4625 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I live in Marin and can’t wait to get back out there, you reminded me of some great simple pleasures. Great work as always and thank you for sharing our wonderful state.

  • @billyrogers8384
    @billyrogers8384 ปีที่แล้ว

    I've been there...Amazing!

  • @hammockstocoasters
    @hammockstocoasters ปีที่แล้ว

    Beautiful! Absolutely beautiful!

  • @jerithompson6303
    @jerithompson6303 ปีที่แล้ว

    Such a lovely family! 😊

  • @deborahwade9896
    @deborahwade9896 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Such a sweet video and gorgeous shots of Point Reyes. We're heading there tomorrow. Your little ones make it even sweeter. Thanks for the inspiration.

  • @Imagewillreign
    @Imagewillreign ปีที่แล้ว

    You guys are awesome by creating memories with your kids and bring content for us.

    • @californiathroughmylens
      @californiathroughmylens  ปีที่แล้ว

      Trying my hardest to show them as many places as I can as they grow up

  • @DawnRoseAngel
    @DawnRoseAngel ปีที่แล้ว

    You’re kids are adorable!❤

  • @garyconley69
    @garyconley69 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    did this when I was in college. Super fun. Thanks.

  • @christophersmith5849
    @christophersmith5849 ปีที่แล้ว

    great video, the kids certainly enjoyed it

  • @nationalparksprincess3216
    @nationalparksprincess3216 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I love this area! I spend a lot of time here hiking, even have a big hike coming up this week 😀 We got really lucky a couple of months ago and got to do a walk on Drakes Beach with a ranger, so cool 😎 Looked like a great family getaway! Thanks for sharing with us 😊

    • @californiathroughmylens
      @californiathroughmylens  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Oh wow that is awesome! I bet you have some great memories from the area. I have been a few times but I would love to spend a lot more time exploring there

  • @kiera_kayaks7521
    @kiera_kayaks7521 ปีที่แล้ว

    Apparently I need to watch more of your videos. I didn't realize you have babies! I love lighthouses and I've been to Point Reyes many many times. But I still learned about new things in this video. Thank you

    • @californiathroughmylens
      @californiathroughmylens  ปีที่แล้ว

      haha they are in like 5-6 videos like this from the last two years, with visits to Yosemite, Big Bear, Coronado, Napa and a few others.

  • @andreawoelke
    @andreawoelke ปีที่แล้ว

    Went to the shipwreck after having seen it on another one of tour videos and it was a great success with the kid! Thank you!

  • @shellywatt8095
    @shellywatt8095 ปีที่แล้ว

    I was just there with my husband this past weekend , such a beautiful place!

  • @jlook3389
    @jlook3389 ปีที่แล้ว

    Always enjoy your videos, another great one, definitely will visit here soon. Thank you for doing what you do.

  • @BM-cj7hr
    @BM-cj7hr ปีที่แล้ว

    Love this beach. Last summer, took a road trip on my motorcycle along the northern coast and stop there.

  • @Nick_Logan
    @Nick_Logan ปีที่แล้ว

    I live in Northern CA. I’m gonna copy you and take my wife and kids on this exact adventure

  • @BrancyCDA
    @BrancyCDA ปีที่แล้ว

    Your kiddos are so adorable and it's fun watching them growing up and interacting more and more with the places you travel to! This trip was very cool, had no idea about any of these places and look forward to exploring them next time I am in the area!

    • @californiathroughmylens
      @californiathroughmylens  ปีที่แล้ว

      It is fun for me to see how much they have progressed in the family travel videos I made, such a huge change

  • @SueDamron
    @SueDamron 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I LOVE Point Reyes!! Did many many day hikes there! McClures beach is a not to be missed short hike! It feels like a special almost private beach! Would love to see a video of that too if you do more on Point Reyes!

  • @pamelabaker3029
    @pamelabaker3029 ปีที่แล้ว

    So cute

  • @nightowl8691
    @nightowl8691 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome place but doing it with family makes roadtrips extra special! All the best! 💪🏼

  • @stargazer5073
    @stargazer5073 ปีที่แล้ว

    Beautiful family 👪 ❤ 💕
    Your wife is strong!!!!

  • @joeyk9578
    @joeyk9578 ปีที่แล้ว

    I just love this channel. Keep the videos coming.

  • @prowrestlingisart6742
    @prowrestlingisart6742 ปีที่แล้ว

    I may have to include this spot on a trip up the coast this summer. I think it’s great that a place you enjoyed before being a parent you are now sharing with your kids who enjoy it as well!

    • @californiathroughmylens
      @californiathroughmylens  ปีที่แล้ว

      It is worth seeing for sure. Ya, it is so fun to see these places through my kids eyes

  • @Tom37323
    @Tom37323 ปีที่แล้ว

    You found my teenage playground . . . from 57 years ago. The only thing that seems to have changed is the Orange barriers between you and the seals.

    • @californiathroughmylens
      @californiathroughmylens  ปีที่แล้ว

      Wow that is awesome! I bet you know a lot of amazing places in the park

  • @LeaKraf
    @LeaKraf ปีที่แล้ว

    I love the Point Reyes area! McClures beach at the northern end of the peninsula is my absolute favorite beach I’ve ever been to. Amazing video!

    • @californiathroughmylens
      @californiathroughmylens  ปีที่แล้ว

      That is a stunning beach for sure. I saw like 10 elk on hike down there last time I visited

  • @TheMkamix
    @TheMkamix ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for the tour. Been to Point Reyes once but we didn't know about all of these spots then.

  • @graham974
    @graham974 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome place! I think Point Reyes and Point Lobos are the two most scenic spots you've done. Definitely bucket list places.

  • @rodoutdoors
    @rodoutdoors ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice. I was there a few months ago for an overnight backpacking trip. Loved it. The trails are nice and the views are spectacular.

  • @susieuramoto7491
    @susieuramoto7491 ปีที่แล้ว

    LOVE this! We live in Sonoma and go to Point Reyes often. Love your video!!

  • @jaythizzle1969
    @jaythizzle1969 ปีที่แล้ว

    CA is so beautiful

  • @turnbullstravels735
    @turnbullstravels735 ปีที่แล้ว

    Omg, adorable kids! We’re traveling in California for the next 2 months, and have used much of your past content to help us plan our trip. 👍

  • @stargazer5073
    @stargazer5073 ปีที่แล้ว

    Point Reyes is COLD 🥶

  • @cmichaelhaugh8517
    @cmichaelhaugh8517 ปีที่แล้ว

    I spent quite a while there in 2017 and loved every minute of it - so did my camera!

  • @C-TOS
    @C-TOS ปีที่แล้ว

    The PCH is still on my bucket list.

    • @californiathroughmylens
      @californiathroughmylens  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It is so stunning and you can spend so much time at individual spots, we spent 4 days here on our trip.

  • @lifewithjosef
    @lifewithjosef ปีที่แล้ว

    I've never been down the lighthouse stairs, kudos to you!
    And, I've never done the Cypress Tunnel, go figure!
    As always...

  • @mixeddrinks8100
    @mixeddrinks8100 ปีที่แล้ว

    you got quite lucky with the lighthouse view, few times I been there couldn't even see it behind the fog. Though a bit of fog does make the tree tunnel look awesome

    • @californiathroughmylens
      @californiathroughmylens  ปีที่แล้ว

      I agree, fog is cool with the tree tunnel but not ideal at the lighthouse haha

  • @darinhem5659
    @darinhem5659 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love how Jack respond to what the seal 🦭 says to each other 😂

  • @iroquoispliskin8791
    @iroquoispliskin8791 ปีที่แล้ว

    Another great location in the area is Pierce Point Ranch. Lots of elk and an amazing 5 mile hike.

    • @californiathroughmylens
      @californiathroughmylens  ปีที่แล้ว

      Agreed, that is a stunning area. It has been a few years since I hiked it but I love that trail.

  • @rupman27isback
    @rupman27isback ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome video! One thing Josh forgot to mention is The Ligthouse was used in the film The Fog. 😊

    • @californiathroughmylens
      @californiathroughmylens  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Good call! I need to watch that movie

    • @rupman27isback
      @rupman27isback ปีที่แล้ว

      @@californiathroughmylens classic movie! The atmosphere is where it's at in that movie. Also, John Carpenter is a great director.

  • @davidnewhouse9403
    @davidnewhouse9403 ปีที่แล้ว

    My dad said Sunny looks like Amie when she was little.

  • @domsalexa
    @domsalexa ปีที่แล้ว

  • @andreabishop3684
    @andreabishop3684 ปีที่แล้ว

    At the Chimney Rock parking lot, if you head to the left on a short path you reach the main elephant seal viewing area. They are at a distance, but it is always neat to see how many there are at that spot.

  • @mattc4266
    @mattc4266 ปีที่แล้ว

    Can you swim here ? Great video !!

  • @wezylinn
    @wezylinn 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Those are the Tule Elk. They're a rare breed of elk that have lived there forever, and some people want them removed. A couple years ago, ranchers cut them off from their water supply by putting up fences. Advocates had to haul in water for them and were told they weren't allowed to do that. I'm not sure what's going on with the controversy now.
    Save the Tule Elk!

  • @PopeAstro
    @PopeAstro ปีที่แล้ว

    Very nice video as always. I believe those were baby tule elk not deer you saw before the lighthouse.

    • @californiathroughmylens
      @californiathroughmylens  ปีที่แล้ว

      Oh really? That is awesome!

    • @PopeAstro
      @PopeAstro ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes, me and my family have been going there for years!! Next time check out the Tomales Point Trail, it's a treat and my favorite in that area.

  • @violetbf3773
    @violetbf3773 ปีที่แล้ว

    The views are just breathtaking!! What would be the best months to visit, Josh?Since you’ve been there many times 🙌🏽

    • @californiathroughmylens
      @californiathroughmylens  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I like the spring and the fall myself. It can get cold in the winter and really hot for hiking in the summer. There can be a lot of fog in the fall but there are less people and the weather is cooler. This video was from the spring and it was great as there was not many people there.

    • @violetbf3773
      @violetbf3773 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@californiathroughmylens thank you 🙌🏽

  • @dannydinh3244
    @dannydinh3244 ปีที่แล้ว

    Can you list of the names of all places your family visited on this trip? They are beautiful and I’d like explore. Thanks 🙏🏽

  • @jrlion5422
    @jrlion5422 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love their jackets what brand is that?❤

    • @californiathroughmylens
      @californiathroughmylens  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks for the message, these are the jackets they have. They are pricy but they work really great and we have used ours a ton www.patagonia.com/product/baby-reversible-tribbles-hoody/61160.html?dwvar_61160_color=SNDB&cgid=kids-babies-toddlers-jackets-vests

  • @silverskate1
    @silverskate1 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have a suggestion for a video visit the lost coast of California

  • @kellywall3656
    @kellywall3656 ปีที่แล้ว

    Sad to see the wrecked boat defaced with graffiti. A lot of people go there to have engagement / wedding portraits taken at the boat. Looked like a great trip. The twins are getting so big!

    • @californiathroughmylens
      @californiathroughmylens  ปีที่แล้ว

      Yea, the boat has had a few unfortunate things happen to it over the years, starting with the fire that some people started there about a decade ago. - I agree, they are getting big!

  • @lauraslanesvanlifetravels
    @lauraslanesvanlifetravels ปีที่แล้ว

    All of these kids out here being raised in the streets should have parents who are doing these types of things instead of drinking, doing drugs and just sitting around watching tv...like other comments have said...ya'll are great parents...and your just NORMAL parents doing NORMAL things!

    • @californiathroughmylens
      @californiathroughmylens  ปีที่แล้ว

      We are trying out best to get them out to see all of the places we love around the state.

  • @mtnjak
    @mtnjak 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    If its the only puddle in the area they will find it every time! LOL