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Point Reyes Station

"one of the best places to see elephant seals up close in the wild" (Point Reyes marine ecologist)
Pack layers — fog rolls in fast
Grab hot coffee at the visitor center shop

Ivory cliffs frame a sheltered cove where winter elephant seals haul out with their pups. The calm surf and wind-blocking bluffs make it a rare Northern California beach you can actually relax on.

What are you into?

  • Family-friendly shoreline
  • Elephant seal viewing
  • Dramatic white cliffs
  • Calm waters for wading
  • Point Reyes Station

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