A group of folks standing over a white fence and pointing out, as if spotting wildlife.

Journey of the Whales

Point Reyes National Seashore

  • Every week on Sunday and Saturday at 11:30 AM from January 13, 2024 to March 31, 2024
  • Free

Join a Ranger to learn about gray whales as they migrate past Point Reyes. Learn about their habits and adaptations, and hope for a whale sighting from the Observation Deck. Program lasts 15-20 minutes. Come prepared for the possibility of windy, cold and damp weather; bring binoculars if you have them!

Typically offered January through March.

Fees

This event is free to attend.

Location

The Lighthouse Observation Deck is just past the Lighthouse Visitor Center, approximately 0.5 miles from the closest parking lot. Visitors with accessibility placards can drive to a small lot closer to the Lighthouse Visitor Center; follow signs past the roundabout at the very end of Sir Francis Drake Blvd. The Observation Deck is ADA compliant, and wheelchair accessible.

Latitude and Longitude 38.000000, -123.000000

Schedule

Days:

Every week on Sunday and Saturday

Dates:

January 13, 2024 to March 31, 2024

Time:

11:30 AM

Duration:

15 minutes

Event Type

  • Talk
Tags: point reyes national seashore, gray whale, whale watching, wildlife watching