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Operational Changes Took Effect on May 1
The Lighthouse Visitor Center is now only open Fridays through Mondays. The Kenneth C. Patrick Visitor Center will be closed through late December 2013. More »
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2013 Harbor Seal Pupping Season Closures
From March 1 through June 30, the park implements closures of certain Tomales Bay beaches and Drakes Estero to water-based recreation to protect harbor seals during the pupping season. Please avoid disturbing seals to ensure a successful pupping season. More »
2002 21st Annual Sand Sculpture Contest
Family 3rd Place Award Winner: Entry #02: No River, Just Tides, by Sand Worthies
The 21st Annual Sand Sculpture Contest at Drakes Beach was a great success with over 50 sculptures entered. The event was well attended with hundreds of participants and observers. Once again, the weather was fabulous and a good day was had by all! Below are photo galleries of the sand sculptures entered in the 21st Annual Sand Sculpture Contest. Missing photos. If you know the identity of any of the "2002 Unidentified Sculptures," please contact us. Thank you. |
Did You Know?
In addition to raising sea levels and temperatures, the increased concentration of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere is changing ocean chemistry by reducing the pH of the ocean. This decreased pH reduces the availability of minerals which marine organisms use to build shells and reef structures. More...