• The Point Reyes Beach as viewed from the Point Reyes Headlands

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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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    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 »

2004 23rd Annual Sand Sculpture Contest

2004 Sand Sculpture Contest: Adults' Group 1st Place: Entry #01: Julia's Kitchen, by Malvino and Vance Miller
Adults' Group 1st Place: Entry #01: Julia's Kitchen, by Malvino and Vance Miller
 

The 23rd Annual Sand Sculpture Contest at Drakes Beach was a great success with about 70 sculptures entered. The event was well attended by over one thousand participants and observers. The weather was sunny and hot, and a good day was had by all!

Below are photo galleries of the sand sculptures entered in the 23rd Annual Sand Sculpture Contest.

 

Missing photos. If you know the identity of any of the "2004 Unidentified Sculptures" or if you have a photo of any of the sand sculptures listed below, please contact us. Thank you.

  • "911 SC", by Dan Catherwood
  • Sculpture #27, by Arland Whiddon
  • Sculpture #30, by Andy Wallach
  • "Olema Dome", by the Roeder/Sura Family
  • "Osgiliath", by the Allen-Hyma/Wickersham Family
  • "Crush", by the Cralson Family
  • "Athens '04 - Olympic Stadium", by the Engerts
  • "Mayan Matrix", by the Popple Family
  • Children's Third Place Winner "Crab Castle", by Sabrina, Jacob and Marabelle
  • Children's group sculpture #4, by the Slern Meurer Kids.
  • "Super"

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Did You Know?

Kolkheti National Park: Ranger shelter on Paliastomi Lake with the Caucasian mountain range in the background.

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 an interesting variety of landscapes, flora, and fauna. More...