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

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Winter Shuttle Bus System

Through mid-April, the west end of Sir Francis Drake Blvd. is closed to private vehicles weekends & holidays from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
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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.

Kotcha and shade structure at Kule Loklo.

Events for March and April

March 13 & April 10 - Kule Loklo Workday
Weekends through April - Journey of the Whales
March 14 & 28 and April 11 & 25 - Habitat Restoration Program Workday
March 21 - Photography Exhibition and Reception
April 16–25 - Spring Special Events
April 23–26 - Point Reyes Birding & Nature Festival
April 29 - Science Seminar: Atlantic Oyster Drill
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Marin Airporter parked at Drakes Beach. Visitors ride these charter buses to get to the Point Reyes Lighthouse and Chimney Rock during winter weekends and holidays.

Winter Shuttle Bus System

To accommodate the Winter Shuttle Bus System for the Point Reyes Headlands, Sir Francis Drake Blvd. is closed to private vehicles 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 2010. Otherwise, the road will be open for visitors wishing to travel to the Lighthouse and Chimney Rock in their own vehicles.
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Earth Hour 2009

On Saturday, March 27, 2010, from 8:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. local time, people around the World will observe Earth Hour, an event that will highlight the perils of climate change and the need for action to address it. VOTE EARTH by simply switching off your lights for one hour, and join the world for Earth Hour.
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Old Truck on the Dolcini Ranch © Ken Smith

Photography Exhibition and Reception

"Marin Landscapes" by Ken Smith
Please join us for an artist reception, Sunday, March 21, 2010, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., at the Red Barn Classroom. Ken Smith's color and infrared photographs will be on display in the Red Barn Classroom from Tuesday, February 9, 2010, through Tuesday, March 30, 2010.
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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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