Point Reyes in California is known for its cute little lighthouse that is set atop a precipice that juts out into the Pacific Ocean. What’s often missed on the trip to this picturesque lighthouse is the Cypress Tree Tunnel that’s on the way there.
In fact, we saw nothing of it on our first trip that side — the time we visited North Beach and then missed the opportunity to see that postcard-like picture of the lighthouse because the Pacific fog had moved in and they had to close the gates to the steps that led down to it.
The Cypress Tree Tunnel on the Point Reyes Peninsula is a long tree-lined stretch of road that ends at an art deco building. Like its name suggests, here you have a tunnel made of trees — Monterey Cypresses to be precise.
The trees of this canopy road are said to have been planted in the 1930s.
A lovely sight, is it not? It’s fun to photograph too!
Make sure to stop here on the way to Point Reyes Lighthouse!
The Tree Tunnel in Sunset Light
How to get to Cypress Tree Tunnel
This tunnel of Cypress trees is easy to miss, especially if you don’t know about it. Sir Francis Drake Boulevard, the road to the lighthouse/ does not go right through this tree tunnel. You just pass by it on the right when you go towards the coast.
And there are no signs for the tunnel. As such, you might want to look out for a board on the roadside that says ‘North District Operations Center.’ The Cypress Tree Tunnel is about there.
As of now, you can drive through the tree-lined road and park on the left of the building. Before your trip, you can check the NPS site for the latest about visiting/parking in the area.
If you are making a stop on your way back from the coast, make sure to get there before dark because it does get a bit too dark for photography when you go there close to sunset time. (You might also want to carry your tripod, for this one.)
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Linking to —
Our World Tuesday
My Corner of the World
&
Thursday Tree Love
This is the bucket list during this quarantine that has yet be fulfilled. Been to Pt. Reyes many times, but this spot has escaped me.
It’s an easy-to-miss-spot, in my opinion. Just look for the board to the radio station.
Now is the time to go, M.
I’m looking forward to your pictures and account. 🙂
Wow, this is very, very beautiful!
We only have this in very, very mini, LOL. Nature is some artist.
Nature is quite the artists! 🙂
Thank you for your visit and comment, Iris. 🙂
Looks very dramatic…Our highways used to look similar with tamarind trees in the past…
Dramatic indeed.
Banyan trees also make canopies like this, no?
…I have seem other ‘tree tunnel,” but this one is amazing! Thanks for sharing.
It is amazing. 🙂
Thank you for coming this way, Tom.
You have captured it so well!
Thank you so so much, Magiceye. 🙂
The Cypress trees are amazing looking. A perfect place for a walk and a photograph.
I agree. 🙂
That looks mighty fine. Fantastic demonstration of Natures beauty.
Absolutely. 🙂
Nature’s cathedral..gorgeous.
A gorgeous sight, indeed. 🙂
it is stunning.
I have to agree with you. 🙂
That is really neat!
Isn’t it?! 🙂
Welcome here, Joanne.
Wow, love these photos especially the one taken during sunset.
It’s a beautiful area. 😍
Thank you for visiting again, Teresa. 🙂
Absolutely amazing. One day, I’ll be able to travel again. I haven’t been to California in years.
Isn’t it?!
Yes — one day — hopefully soon.
I’m sure CA misses you. 🙂
Welcome here, Alana. 🙂
Superb! Thanks for sharing , maybe some day I will travel to that part of the world and see it in person..
Someday, sooner than later, I hope.
Thank you for coming to see these trees, Archana. 🙂
Wow! How pretty is that. beautiful shots, Divya.
Alle?
Thank you so much, Nomad. 🙂
Have a good week. 🙂
Wow! I love it!
I’m so glad to see you at ‘My Corner of the World’ this week!
Me too, me too! Love it! 🙂
Thank you for hosting, Betty. 🙂
Wow, That is beautiful. I like how you have it in different lighting situations. I have been to CA several times, not recently and not near here. A sight worth looking for!
Welcome back, Jeanne. 🙂
Oh yes — it’s a sight worth looking for. 🙂
Wow! So so beautiful and putting it on my list if I ever get to CA. I am so glad you shared this one with us. Thank you, Divya! I hope to see you back again soon.
Oh yes, please do — it’s one for the wishlist. 🙂 And do let me know when you come this side.
Thank you so much for hosting Thrusday Tree Love, Parul. And thank you for the reminder. Let me see if I can get a post ready. 🙂
This tree tunnel looks protected and comforting.
You’re right, it does feel like a nice, safe place. 🙂
Welcome here, Joanna. 🙂
This is excellent! I need a tree tunnel in my life. Thanks for sharing this!
🙂
Thank you for coming by to see it, Chandra. 🙂
I hope you are having a good week.
Awesome pics
Thank you, Rupam. 🙂
Amazing… reminded me of some horror movie like Sleepy Hollow though… lol
It is ‘hauntingly’ beautiful, is it not?
Hey, nice to see you back here, J. 🙂
I hope you are doing well.
Incredible, again! Love the variation of the shadows with the variation in light. Those trees and the tunnel, Love it.
See, the artist sees all the right things. 🙂 <3 <3
I need to visit Point Reyes on my next trip to SF. And will definitely look for this canopy of trees. I fell in love with similar scenery in the 1985 TV Miniseries North and South. It was filmed at Boone Plantation, Charleston, SC, and when I visited years later, the Avenue of Oaks was just like what I saw on TV.