Sculptured Beach is one of Point Reyes' best places to explore the Intertidal Zone, a coastal area exposed to air at low tide and submerged at high tide. While Sculptured Beach is relatively small, favorable tides make it possible to explore a number of coves, tunnels, arches and stacks leading to Secret Beach.

The Sky Trail descends open coastal slopes to meet the Coast Trail over Sculptured Beach

With the aid of a tide table you can time your passage through arches and sea tunnels to reach Secret Beach

Anemone and mussles populate the tide pools of Sculptured Beach

Strong surf carves the outlying coves of Sculptured Beach, giving it its unique appearance

The Sky Trail winds over Inverness Ridge on its way to Sculptured Beach

The Sky Trail showcases the incredible biodiversity of Point Reyes National Seashore

True to its name, battering waves and erosive forces have literally sculpted this stretch of coast

Large breaking waves can be both surprising and dangerous to visitors checking out the tide pools.

Tall stands of Bishop pine trees line Sky Trail

The tide pools at Sculptured Beach host a diverse set of marine life.

Point Reyes' diverse ecosystems support over 900 different species of vascular plants

Sculptured Beach is framed by steep coastal bluffs

Low tide reveals hidden coves along Sculptured Beach