Wow is Cypress Tree Tunnel beautiful. We were on the way to Drakes beach and decided to stop along the road so we could walk down the path. It's not a very long walk and the trees make such a unique shape! There was an old radio station at the end of the pathway that is no longer operational and therefore closed to the public. The walk along the path was worth it though regardless. It was definitely crowded, but with how long the walk is and the width of the path, it still felt like everyone had their own space. We took some Polaroids of our group and just enjoyed the peace of it. It's not a crazy-must-see-in-your-lifetime experience, but I recommend stopping if you're in the area and driving past. read more

Instagram picture place that's a free thing to do on the way to the lighthouse. You have to park along the road and there are no facilities in the area. read more

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A really cool and peaceful spot! Enjoyed the walk down the tunnel. Free parking along the road. read more

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Lovely and peaceful stroll down the tree tunnel. Crowd wasn't too bad when I was there. I would not come out of my way just to check it out. If in the area, sure. It's a nice view for photo ops. Parking is along the road. There is no reception in the area. read more

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We stopped by here after leaving Drakes Beack. They are beautiful Cypress trees that have grown and are in a tunnel shape. It's quite remarkable and beautiful. We had to check it out before we left. read more

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Very nice stop for a short walk. Beautiful view, especially for pictures, parking on the side than walk in, have interesting history behind the radio station. Great stop, but won't go out of my way for it. read more

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Such a fun place to check out. It's blocked off, perfect for taking pictures. I would totally recommend checking it out here if you're near the area. read more

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5 out of 5 for sure for the scenery ! Maybe 3 out of 5 for the crowd - makes sense though because it's such a nice backdrop. I don't recall parking being too hard to find. You can even walk to the end of the road that cypress tree tunnels lead to, but there isn't much to see (just some boring-looking buildings that are not open to the public). I would not recommend just coming out here solely for seeing it - maybe if you already are sight seeing around the area, or if you specifically want a special kind of photoshoot here. read more

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See alot of pictures of the iconic tunnel and glad we decide to stop by after a hike in the area ! A quick lovely stroll down the cypress tree tunnel ! A must visit if you are ever in the area read more

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This place is cool to check out and look at the radio station however it is legit in the middle of absolutely no where. Pictures look better on social media than what it looks like in person. I could have gone during the wrong time of day but if you're traveling on a road trip I wouldn't travel out of your way to see it read more

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Another beautiful spot to play tourist at! Parking along the side of the road. Easy flat walk.

Oh my gosh!! This roadside attraction is capital G --- Goooorgeous!! This site never gets old for me. The first time I walked the "tunnel", I felt a sense of calm and tranquility even amongst the hubbub and chatter from the other visitors. I still feel that each time I visit this place in the Point Reyes National Park. Monterey cypress trees line each side of the road that leads to the old Maritime Radio Receiving Station. These trees must be around 80 feet tall with 30 feet spreads. Majestic beautiful beast of a tree. The tree saplings were planted around 1929 the same time when the Station building was built. The building is built in an Art Deco style which adds to the picturesque surroundings. The Station now houses the Park's North Operations Center and radio station. Ever since the pandemic, the Saturday tours of the historic portion of the Radio Station had been suspended. The Radio Station still houses many of the same ship to shore Morse communication, teletype, and radio equipment that was used during WW Ii. Parking is all roadside. There is no parking lot. So be alert for traffic when you are walking and if you are driving, watch out for pedestrians. This place is packed on the weekends. read more

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This is such a lovely and serene place. I admire the symmetry and placement of the trees in the tunnel and it's nice to walk through it (about .5 mile) to the KPH Maritime Radio Receiving Station. The station used to be open on Saturdays for tours but since Covid has been closed indefinitely. While it's very beautiful it's also very out of the way. I probably wouldn't come out just for this specifically unless I was a professional photographer but rather pair this with a trip to the lighthouse, Drake's Beach, or Chimney Rock. read more

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Cypress Tree Tunnel is a pleasant little off-pace roadside attraction located within Point Reyes National Seashore. Interestingly, Point Reyes is known for its beautiful coastal seashore along the waters of the Pacific Ocean. Then, in the middle of it all...is this random Cypress Tree Tunnel! It was cool. In fact, I didn't even know it existed and when I first stopped in at the Bear Valley Visitor Center...the park ranger didn't mention a word about this spot. It was only while I was driving the park road (Sir Francis Drake Blvd) where I noticed a bunch of cars parked in this one specific section and it piqued my interest. I am glad I pulled over and walked through the tunnel. Cypress Tree Tunnel is this very casual stroll on a straightforward flat path while being surrounded by massive cypress trees. For me, it was like a throwback in time. If anyone has ever visited Charleston, South Carolina or Savannah, Georgia...the setting gave off a southern charm...as if you're walking through an old-fashioned plantation farm where Spanish moss trees transport you back to a simple era...where it's just yourself and nature. I found the whole ambiance therapeutic, like a refreshing break from exploring around the lighthouse area and along the beach shores of Point Reyes. Overall, I'd just say this was a nice surprise and of course, while here, the entire walkway was extremely photogenic...which most tourists and families were gathering together for capturing memorable moments. Cypress Tree Tunnel is located about 11 miles away from Bear Valley VC. There is no road stop sign for it when you're driving. Just be aware of your surroundings, in a way you can't miss it because of the many cars parked along the side of the road. Although cell phone reception was spotty (at least for me), though, when you do have a moment and can plug Cypress Tree Tunnel into Google Maps, you will be guided here easily...so that is always a reliable aspect to have because once again, there's not a mention of this tunnel from any of the posted signs along Sir Francis Drake Blvd. Another way of locating it is...it's 10 miles away from the most popular attraction at Point Reyes, and that being the lighthouse. They both situated on the same road. Ultimately, I would recommend coming here to Cypress Tree Tunnel. It adds an extra diversified element to your entire Point Reyes journey. And...if you appreciate charming little walkways among the outdoors...you'll definitely be satisfied with your time spent here. All you really need is about 30 - 40 minutes (give or take) as the walkway is only 1/4 of a mile in each direction. Most of your time will be spent looking up at the trees and finding the most optimal viewpoints for picture taking. One last thing...I was here visiting at about 3 pm in the afternoon time back in the month of August and there wasn't a cloud in the sky. I was able to snap some scenic photos. At certain points shadows definitely played a part with the sun's rays breaking in and out of the cypress trees. I'm not sure what the conditions would be like, say, if you showed up here in the morning time? Maybe photo opps would be more rewarding? I just don't know. But for the most part I was happy with the pics I took. And...can't leave this out! Btw...drive slowly while in this area!!! Police and or park rangers were issuing citations for cars driving too fast on this road! You'd never expect it from such a casual looking road in the middle of a national seashore, but these officers were hiding out in their cars and pulling tourists over. Just, it was something I noticed...and quite unusual for being in a such a quiet, under the radar section of Point Reyes. read more

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Such a special spot in West Marin. Try to plan your visit for a less popular time so you get it to yourself!

This is a cute photo spot :') On the way to Point Reyes Lighthouse is this nice photo spot. It's def worth stopping by if you're in the area! read more

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Found this place from a YouTube video of top places to see in CA. I made sure we made time to check it out during our Thanksgiving trip. The drive was about an hour away from San Francisco. Felt like a long drive but it was nice passing through different little towns. We got to cypress tunnel and had it all to ourselves. It was easy to find and lots of parking. Definitely IG worthy, haha!! It's by the ocean so it could get old from the ocean breeze. -free parking read more

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We've come across this scenic spot several years ago on our drive to Pt. Reyes Lighthouse. We drove past it and promised the Wifey that we'd stop on the way back. Located on Pt. Reyes peninsula along Sir Francis Drake Boulevard, this is a professional photographer's and wannabe photographer's playground. The lone and unnamed lined with Monterey Cypress Trees leads to historic KPH Radio Station. We explored this area and discovered that KPH radio station once operated inside the historic Palace Hotel in downtown San Francisco during the early days of radio infancy. Hence the callsign was "PH" for Palace Hotel, which also has a plaque at the hotel commemorating this partnership. Anyways, if you're into this type of historical information, you might find it fascinating. The place was closed though and gave us a creepy and eerie feeling while exploring the grounds. Point Reyes National Seashore North District Operations Center now occupies this building. For a place that is out of the way, it certainly gets a lot of foot traffic for obvious reasons. I'm assume there's been plenty of couples taking wedding photos here and your occasional professional models on photoshoots. Then there's the IG folks and TikTok viewers who follows the current trends. What bothers me with the latter folks is they come here just for the clout and trash the place. Yes, on my current visit, there were facemasks and some trash left on the ground. Then there's the occasional single pair of kids' sock. What the eff is going on, people? Pick-up your damn facemasks and trash! But if you want to avoid the crowd, the best time to get here is early in the morning so you can get some nice photos without the people. The sunlight hitting the trees at that time will provide you with some gorgeous shots. I've never been here during the sunset, but I bet you can also get some interesting and amazing lighting and visuals during this window. But anytime you get here, it's still a beautiful experience that you can't buy. Note: Park on the side of the road and watch out for speeding cars. And please, pick-up your trash and facemasks from the ground and respect the place. #YelpChallenge2020 review No. 49 read more

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Great place to come visit on a lazy weekend. Take time to bring a bike, perhaps book a stay nearby, and enjoy the energies of these amazing blanket of trees Free entrance. Parking is closed for visitors. Must park outside the park and walk around the gates. read more

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I finally crossed it out on my bucket list. The famous Cypress Tree Tunnel of Point Reyes. It is hard to beat a spot this beautiful as the Cypress Trees do grow into a tunnel over the road. This scenic spot is heaven for photographers (professionals and amateur), locals and tourist. The driveway though the trees leads to an old building that houses the Point Reyes National Seashore North District Operations Center and the KPH RCA Radio Station. The best time to visit it before sunset but it will be busy. No parking lot, however, you can park on the dirt side road. Overall, this place is a hidden gem and I highly recommend you visit if you're in the bay area. read more

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Lovely photo opp! We were in the area and had some time to kill so we made a detour to this place. It would've been more worth it to pair this with the lighthouse farther down the road since it's pretty out of the way. But it was still nice to get out, take some quick pics, and take a stroll to the building at the end. We came on a weekday and barely saw any people. I can imagine it being more crowded on a weekend though. read more

Cool if you're already driving to point reyes but not worth the detour if you're cruising up the 101. read more

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NTS: Don't come here on a rainy day Decided to stop by the Cypress Tree Tunnel after our day in Marin. It's a place I've always wanted to visit, and what better day to come than on Valentine's Day. I had checked the weather the night before and the day of. Weather app kept telling me it was cloudy for the entire day. To my surprise, it was raining when we arrived. Good thing I brought an umbrella! You'll probably lose signal on the drive there and back. So make sure your gps is set up on the way there, and enjoy the views. Parking is easily available, even if there are multiple groups of people there. Sad to say, the tree tunnel wasn't as exciting as I thought it was gonna be. Yes, it's definitely instagram worthy (when its sunny and bright, not raining and gloomy). Seldom are we ever in Marin, so we had to go and make the most out ofit. Will I be coming back for a better experience and better views? Yes! read more

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I love this place. Love the history behind it, feels old and creepy when walking alone down the path. There's an old radio station at the end of the road I wish was open to go inside and take look around. Worth stopping by if you like beautiful scenery and old history. read more

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This place is beautiful and romantic! It would be a great place to take engagement photos or something along those lines but there are a bunch of people -- maybe go really early in the morning for optimal photos and to minimize people in your background! We stumbled upon this randomly, driving from Drakes Beach to Petaluma! We climbed one of the trees near the beginning of the path for some cool photos! From the beginning to the end of this "tunnel" is pretty short, maybe 0.25 miles or something. There's nothing at the end, though we explored it haha. It's a beautiful lil gang of curvy Cypress trees that's worth a stop! Come through y'all! read more

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Make sure you stop here in the way to Pt Reyes Lighthouse!!! Tips: take a picture with the white house behind you! read more

Nice cool spot to check out on the way to point Reyes. Quiet and peaceful gives it a good photo op. You have to park and get down. I thought it was to drive thru but it's gated. Overall good photo areas. Walking to the end doesn't have anything but there is a porter potty at the end if not there's a bathroom at the beach a couple minutes away The photos here seem better early morning with the fog breeze but it's best to have a camera stand or someone to take the picture for you to get the whole row of cypress tree read more

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First time experience...unforgettable. So romantic for tree lovers! love to be under these cypress trees and be with your loved ones.

The Cypress Tree Tunnel rocks!!! Another favorite place of Wifey and I in Northern California!! We were so happy to see that they closed the entrance through the Cypress Tree Tunnel. Well, at least it was closed that day in March that we last visited. We were able to park along the side the road and walk right in. If you like taking photos and you like nature, then this spot is for you. We literally spent over an hour at the Cypress Tree Tunnel snapping pics with the familia. So much fun!! We got lucky and did not have to fight the crowds so there was no photobombing!! Yay!! The weather was not the best, but it was still a great experience for everyone! Glad we could share one of our favorite spots with the whole family! Never tire of checking out the Cypress Tree Tunnel! Such a lovely sight! Some folks miss it on their way to Point Reyes. Make sure you don't!! read more

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A beautiful stop while at Point Reyes. They close the gate at around 5 pm but there is an area where you can enter from the side. Since we went on a weekday and I guess COVID, we had the place to ourselves. Made for some beautiful pictures! Since I couldn't walk much, we didn't go down the entire path but just seeing the trees up close and getting the shots made this stop absolutely worth it. Recommended! read more

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One of our favorites outings to stop by while traveling to Point Reyes Lighthouse. Really great photo opportunities here. Quiet too. read more

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The trees along the road are so big and tall, which do form a green tunnel with sunshine going through. All the trees are so old and it feels like you are walking into history when you walk on the path, full of peaceful vibes. read more

Saw a few people post about this on Instagram so I has this place bookmarked for whenever I had a chance to come by! Unfortunately, it was a little underwhelming but it was still a cool place to take pictures (come before sunset for the best results). I would also come on a day when it's not too crowded (weekdays vs weekends) so you're able to enjoy the tree and take pictures with less people in the background. As you drive-up to the location, the roads start getting narrower/curvier so I wouldn't say it's a smooth drive. It is a bit out of the way if you're coming from the Bay, so I'd recommend checking-out other places near that area to make your trip worth it. There's plenty of parking in front of the location (can park on the dirt paths) so there's no need to parallel park unless you need too! *perfect for someone like me, who unfortunately, doesn't know how to parallel park* HAHA read more

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Review #139 - 2020 I've been wanting to take the kids out to get some nice Instagram-worthy photos here; so, I took the opportunity to bring my older sister & her family here as a celebration of her 45th birthday. We showed up at around 5:15 PM on Thursday, July 16th, and parked at the side of the road right out front. Although, there's a sigh that says to park further up, but I wasn't sure where to park so I didn't want to take a risk. Plus, we weren't planning to stay long. Unbeknownst to me, she had already been here before. She actually didn't even know it herself, until we actually got out of the car and started walking around that she said, "oh wait! I remember coming here before!" Since we came during the COVID-19 pandemic, everything was closed; but there was actually quite a few people that popped in here and there during the half hour that we were there. There's a trail to the right of the tunnel, if you are in the mood to take a hike. However, we were too cold to walk around so we left after we got some semi-decent photos. My son & my niece needed to use the restroom & luckily, they did have a port-o-potty at the end of the tree tunnel, which was pretty clean. I'll definitely have to come back again for better pictures because I didn't really get to capture the shots that I wanted. read more

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WOW what a beautiful place to visit! The drive from the city feels a little longer than I anticipated, probably because it's a lot of driving through the same scenery of hills and trees. I followed the google maps location and it accurately took me here. It's not hard to miss as you can see the grove of trees from a distance as you drive through the hills. This is still worth visiting in person! After checking it off the bucket list, I don't feel like I need to make the drive back out here again any time soon (mostly because it's just so far out of the way). **NOTE: Once you drive past the San Rafael/city area, there's only one or two towns you pass by (or that we passed by). Keep that in mind in regards to food, gas, etc.*** People definitely come here for the 'gram and to take photos. I came on a Thursday afternoon around 2:30pm and only saw 2 other parties come (got lucky because it was easy to take photos). PARKING: There is a small, free lot at the end of the tunnel. At the entrance of the tunnel there is a sign that suggests to park there as another helpful reminder to not crowd the front entrance. Hope you enjoy this hidden gem as much as I did! :D read more

Wow,, what a place. The drive down to here is so great. Just so many areas to walk around. Wildlife all over the place. Amazing how this is right outside of San Fran. Get you cameras, cell phones charged and ready. The beach in the area is great. Stop at the town close buy and grab some food. read more

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I've seen at least 1 friend post about this spot and multiple photos online with raving reviews of this spot. I went with my family here and discovered it was just the tree tunnel and nothing else there. Parking was really easy, just park on the dirt sides of the road. There was a portable restroom all the way at the end, which I wouldn't dare use regardless of if I had to go or not. The view is nice but to get here, you'd need to go a very long way. If you're not a big road trip person and you get motion sickness easily, this place is a bad idea. On top of that, it's very chilly as it's by the ocean and there is a strong cold wind throughout the tunnel - even in the summertime. Interestingly enough, a lot of visitors were going here on Saturday. If you really have the urge to check this place out, try to go on a less busy time and day, such as a weekday morning. My guess why there was a metal gate blocking the front was due to blocking vehicles from coming in...but that made it hard to come in and out. You'd really have to bend at the corner of the gate to get in and out. So after driving all this way you'd still have to bend and hope not to hit your head on the metal gate to enter and exit, just wow. I had a higher expectation of this spot and turned out it wasn't satisfying unfortunately. read more

Worth the trip to Inverness. If you are going to Point Reyes be sure to stop off here. I've driven by it and didn't know it existed. read more

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Its just a place to drop by for some cute photos on your way to Point Reyes Lighthouse. Take a photo from the far end, looking out to the road. The 'tunnel' looks more defined. read more

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Awesome place for photography. Not a lot of side street parking so go there early. Abit windy so bundle up. read more

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