When tourists from Illinois ask why would anyone settle on a land that’s shaking, take them on a day trip to San Andreas Fault that happens to frame Point Reyes National Seashore. A higher truth will unfold among the fragrant meadows that feed California cows, surrounded by tan suede hills and roaring Pacific foam. Make them stop at Point Reyes Station, population 350. Where else can you sample Cowgirl Creamery cheeses wrapped in stinging nettles or rolled in local herbs; “the best oysters on Earth;” “the best organic espresso,” and feed your horse some organic hay—all in one place? Oh, you are still driving that old thing. It’s a shame. From Bear Valley Visitor Center in Olema (population 55) a marshy road leads to Limantour Beach—eerie in fog, pearly gray, covered with monstrous kelp and dead jelly fish, or crowded and shiny on a sunny day. From Inverness, following Sir Francis Drake Boulevard you can turn left to Drakes Bay Oyster Farm or right to Hearts Desire Beach on Tomales Bay, at the end of Pierce Point Road. The beach is swimmable, so go ahead, knock yourself out. If you continue to Point Reyes Lighthouse along the Boulevard brace yourself for strong winds, breath-taking vistas, and weekend crowds. The Seashore has something for everyone—wild life, hiking trails, swimming lakes, gourmet food, and countless art galleries, so living on a fault all of a sudden does not seem that bad at all. More info at: http://www.nps.gov/
Photo by Yuri Krasov
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