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Point Reyes National Seashore |
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| Point Reyes National Seashore is a “must-see” the next time you are in San Francisco, CA. Fraught with history, the lighthouse has weathered over 135 years of what is considered to be the windiest, foggiest location on the US west coast. But, be sure, there are plenty of activities to enjoy on your family vacation. There is camping, biking, hiking, fishing, horseback riding, wildlife viewing and more. Continue reading for more Point Reyes National Seashore information.
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Uniqueness - Home to several cultures over thousands of years, Point Reyes National Seashore preserves a tapestry of stories and interactions of people. From its thunderous ocean breakers crashing against rocky he... (click here for more)
Park and Visitor Center Hours - The park is open daily (with overnight camping available by permit only) from sunrise to sunset throughout the year.
Bear Valley Visitor Center is open all year except Christmas. The hours are Mon... (click here for more)
History & Statistics - Within the lands of Point Reyes are innumerable archaeological sites which contain clues to the prehistory and history of human use of this place. The cultural history of Point Reyes reaches back some... (click here for more)
Natural Features - Point Reyes National Seashore encompasses approximately 71,000 acres of grassland, forest, wilderness lakes, dunes, and sandy and rocky beaches and shoreline along the Pacific coast north of San Franc... (click here for more)
Flora - The different zones of the park provide the opportunity to experience windswept Bishop pines, Douglas firs, estuaries, forests, wetlands, chaparral, and coastal scrub. The pastoral areas have native c... (click here for more)
Activities in the Park - There are many activities in which visitors may participate during their trip to Point Reyes. Visitors interested in learning more about the human and natural history of the Point Reyes area can parti... (click here for more)
Environmental Impact - Sensitive resources such as birds and plants are affected by elephant seals. The western snowy plover, a federally threatened species under the Endangered Species Act, breeds on few California beaches... (click here for more)
Weather - Warm dry summers and cool rainy winters characterize the Point Reyes Peninsula's climate, similar to the type of climate that prevails on the Mediterranean. While this is the general trend, the weathe... (click here for more)
Rules, Regulations and Safety - Remember that wildflowers are protected by law in national parks. Please don’t pick the wildflowers or crush them by straying off the trails. All objects (plants, animals, or parts of them such as flo... (click here for more)
Wildlife - Point Reyes National Seashore is home to wide diversity of wildlife. Nearly forty species of land mammals and at least a dozen species of marine mammals may be seen here. Birders scouring the Point Re... (click here for more)
Wildlife Warnings - Wildlife can be unpredictable and dangerous. But visitors to Point Reyes National Seashore need not worry much about being harmed by wildlife if they use a bit of common sense. Always maintain a safe ... (click here for more)
Fees - No entrance fee is charged at Point Reyes.
CAMPING FEES:
$15/night/site for 1 to 6 people
$30/night/site for 7 to 14 people
$40/night/site for 15 to 25 people
SHUTTLE BUS
The fee is $5.0... (click here for more)
Camping - Point Reyes National Seashore offers year-round backcountry camping along Drakes Bay and amongst the hills and valleys of the Phillip Burton Wilderness, and boat-in camping on the west shore of Tomale... (click here for more)
Nearby Attractions - Golden Gate National Recreation Area is 14 miles away. Muir Woods National Monument is 23 miles away. Fort Point National Historic Site is 33 miles away. Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail ... (click here for more)
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