The Laguna Trail, Fire Trail and northernmost section of the Coast Trail form a gentle loop through rich headland chaparral to the bluffs over Santa Maria Beach. Trail runners will find its mild grades and groomed sections particularly inviting, and all will enjoy sensational ocean views, easy beach access and good wildlife viewing opportunities throughout.

From the Laguna Trailhead, the trail winds through the Point Reyes headlands featuring a variety of flora including beautiful Lupine

Santa Maria Beach is accessible via the Coast Camp Trail spur

Wildflowers carpet the lower headlands of Santa Maria Beach

Windy weather causes large waves to break along the tide pool reefs

An outlet funneling fresh and brackish water into the ocean

Polished rock emerging at low tide

Nearing the end of the Coast Trail, the landscape is dominated by a dense forest

Runoff from heavy rain forms natural grooves in the base of the headlands

Northern ocean views from the Coast Trail

On the Coast Trail - wildflowers are blooming in spring

With a 5' - 6' wingspan, a Turkey Vulture scans the headlands for its next meal

Looking down a natually eroded headland with Lupine framing the pacific ocean

Crabs are commonly seen on the beach below the Coast Trail

Berries grow along the final stretch of the Coast Trail

Foraging on the Coast Trail, quail are ubiquitous within Point Reyes

Seemingly inviting for surfers, the waters off Point Reyes host the largest population of White Sharks in California

A Turkey Vulture uses strong sustained winds to glide across the Point Reyes headlands