Book a hotel near Samuel P. Taylor State Park, Lagunitas

No one can deny that spending time in nature is good for the mind, body and soul. If you're feeling a bit drained from your day-to-day, a trip to Samuel P. Taylor State Park may be just what the doctor ordered.

It is situated in Lagunitas. If you aren't quite familiar with the name, it's 75 miles (121 kilometers) outside of the state capital, Sacramento.

Most travelers journey here with similar plans, and since there's only 1 hotel nearby, it's easy to meet new friends. It's a commute of just 5 miles (8 kilometers) to Samuel P. Taylor State Park from the Point Reyes Seashore Lodge.

After visiting all the major sights, get a taste of the culinary delights at Arti Indian Organic Natural Cafe (7282 Sir Francis Drake Boulevard, Lagunitas), 0.1 miles (0.2 kilometers) away.

Other Things to Do Near Samuel P. Taylor State Park

• Understand how employees and engineering work side by side perfectly at Nicasio Valley Cheese Company.
• Tule Elk Preserve is an unspoiled reserve where you can go for a walk, and maybe see a bird or two.
• Left alone to let Mother Nature flourish, Drakes Estero is a peaceful place to spend some time.
• Adubon Canyon Ranch is an unspoiled reserve where you can have a walk, and hopefully see some animals and birds.
• Take a break to savor some of nature's land that's protected at Martin Griffin Preserve.