Where to stop

Best places to stop between San Francisco and Point Reyes Station

The US-101 and Sir Francis Drake Blvd drive runs about 40 miles and 1.25 hours. These are the towns worth pulling off for, in the order you reach them, with how far into the drive each one sits.

1. Mile 15 of 40

   1. Mill Valley, CA

   This is the halfway mark and the best overnight on the route, with 25 miles left to Point Reyes Station.

   Hotels in Mill ValleyWhere to stay in Mill Valley

2. Mile 37 of 40

   2. Olema, CA

   The last big stop before Point Reyes Station, 3 miles to go. Top off the tank here.

   Hotels in OlemaWhere to stay in Olema

Sights worth the detour

• Point Reyes Lighthouse whale and seabird watch
• Tomales Bay shorebirds
• Tule elk at Tomales Point

Gas, food and rest areas by mile

Open the route in XCRSN to see every gas station, EV charger, rest area and restaurant listed by mile, with live fuel prices.

More on this drive

• Full drive guide
• Can you drive it in one day?
• Halfway point
• Gas cost