Point Reyes National Seashore (U.S. National Park Service)

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Welcome to Point Reyes National Seashore

From its thunderous ocean breakers crashing against rocky headlands and expansive sand beaches through its open grasslands to its brushy hillsides and forested ridges, visitors can discover over 1000 species of plants and animals. Home to several cultures over thousands of years, Point Reyes preserves a tapestry of stories and interactions of people. Point Reyes awaits your exploration.

Whale watchers at the Point Reyes Lighthouse

Winter Shuttle Bus System

The Winter Shuttle Bus System for the Point Reyes Headlands began on Saturday, December 27, 2008. Sir Francis Drake Blvd. will be closed beyond the South Beach Road junction from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. on weekends and holidays during favorable weather conditions through mid-April 2008.
Elephant seals are hauling out on headland beaches as gray whales migrate south past Point Reyes.
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Salmon Spawning Season

With the start of winter rains, Coho salmon and Steelhead trout begin their journey up Lagunitas Creek, Olema Creek, and other area streams in order to spawn. There are a number of locations in the vicinity of Point Reyes at which to observe this migration. Please be careful not to disturb spawning salmon.
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Aerial photo taken on October 29, 2008, of the flooded Giacomini Wetlands. © Robert Campbell

Giacomini Wetland Restoration Project Phase II

While levee breaching might be complete, restoration is not entirely finished—construction will continue on the Mesa and on the Lagunitas Creek spur trail for a few more weeks, and active revegetation continues. Please be aware that the Lagunitas Creek spur trail may be closed at times for construction or that trucks and workers may be present on the trail. Check back often for future field seminars, events, and volunteer opportunities in 2009, and for our new restoration update web page, coming soon.
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Kolkheti National Park

Point Reyes National Seashore has established a sister park relationship with Kolkheti National Park in the Republic of Georgia. Located on the coast of the Black Sea, Kolkheti National Park protects unique habitats that provide homes for many interesting species of flora and fauna.
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Write to

Point Reyes National Seashore
1 Bear Valley Rd.
Point Reyes Station, CA 94956

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Phone

Park Information
(415) 464-5100

Point Reyes Lighthouse (Thursday through Monday 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.)
(415) 669-1534

Fax

(415) 663-8132

Climate

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.
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