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.

Book Cover: 'Point Reyes and the San Andreas Fault Zone - Aerial Photographs,' by Robert Campbell

Events for July 2009

July 4 - Photography Exhibition and Reception: "Protected Lands: Views from the Air" by Robert Campbell
July 4 & 18 - Illuminating the Point Reyes Light
July 6 & 18 - Weed Watchers Training
July 11 - Kule Loklo Workday
July 12 - Night of Nights X
June 12 & July 26 - Habitat Restoration Program Workday
July 25 - 29th Annual Big Time Festival
July through September - Experience Tule Elk
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Ranger leading tour along the Earthquake Trail

Ranger-guided Programs

Point Reyes National Seashore offers many ways for visitors to learn more about the park. Ranger-guided programs give visitors the opportunity to explore the wonders of Point Reyes with a Park Ranger. Programs are offered daily through Labor Day Weekend.
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Aerial photo taken on October 29, 2008, of the flooded Giacomini Wetlands. © Robert Campbell

Giacomini Wetland Restoration Project

Project construction might be pretty much completed, but the process of restoration is just beginning. Come be part of the ongoing restoration process. A number of open community volunteer events have and will be planned throughout the year. Keep an eye on this website for upcoming volunteer days and field seminars. You can share with us this exciting odyssey by visiting our new Restoration update pages.
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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 in on the coast of the Black Sea, Kolkheti National Park protects an interesting variety of landscapes, 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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