I hiked the Drake Estero trail before: 9 miles in and out. First through a pine grove and by the shallow peaceful lagoon, which one can kayak during the high tide, almost dry during low tide.
Eventually you get on the peninsula spine, which feels like a back of a giant limpid reptile who can still wiggle and shake you off. The tip of the peninsula forms a very abrupt cliff, quite high, maybe 30-40 meters. Sir Francis Drake called this area 'Nova Albion', his galleon, ‘Golden Hinde’, ran aground here, probably because of the strong winds. Here is an aerial view of the cliff and banks in front of it.
http://www.californiacoastline.org/cgi-bin/image.cgi?image=200905873&mode=sequentialStrong wind is what made the difference this time, March 7, 2010. It made 9 miles feel like 20 and almost blew us from the cliff. The soil was seeping with water and wet grass was grabbing our feet at every step. Next day my body was still a bunch of strained muscle-strands.
Dinner at Point Reyes Station Café crowns the hike; nothing can beat the freshness of oysters there, this location is unique oyster-wise.