Located at the western tip of the Point Reyes Peninsula, the South Beach Overlook offers a sweeping vista of the rugged Pacific coastline. The towering cliffs curve in a way that almost perfectly mirrors the waves hitting the shore, creating an artful pattern in the landscape. It’s a mesmerizing scene to watch unfold along the 30-mile stretch of beach.
A roadside view of the route to the Point Reyes Headlands, a prominent landform that juts out about 10 miles into the Pacific Ocean. The sun-flecked grasses and ocean mist were a magnetizing combination perfectly representing spring beauty.
Nothing transports you away from the hustle and bustle of San Francisco as much as witnessing the majestic tule elk roaming freely throughout Point Reyes National Seashore. I was fortunate enough to catch them at sunset, silhouetted against the backdrop of green, rolling hills.
Lush greens transform Chimney Rock into a scene reminiscent of the Irish coast. I spent hours atop the peninsula’s cliffs, exploring different vantage points while listening to the barks of lounging elephant seals on the beaches below.
Meet Rey, my best friend, assistant and occasional model. She has never met a beach she didn’t love, even with South Beach’s gusting ocean spray blowing her fur.
Michael Lax is a landscape and lifestyle San Francisco–based photographer and counts Google, Jeep and Polestar among his clients. If you are interested in working with him or buying a print, contact him via Instagram @michaellaxphoto or visit www.michaellax.com.
