Outgoing
Kenneth C. Patrick Visitor Center 1
History Exhibition
Kenneth C. Patrick Visitor Center 2
Kenneth C. Patrick Visitor Center 3
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Kenneth C. Patrick Visitor Center

Inverness

From December through March, elephant seals take over Drakes Beach, and this visitor center puts you right at the action. Inside, a minke whale skeleton floats overhead while exhibits dive into 16th-century maritime exploration and marine fossils.

Wildlife viewing
Family-friendly
Maritime history
Coastal scenery

Tips

🦭"Drakes Beach taken over by these big guys for about 5 or 6 months a year. A fantastic experience and you are so close to the action!"
πŸ“΅download offline maps β€” little to no cell service here
🎟️check the schedule for ranger seal programs

Kenneth C. Patrick Visitor Center

1 Drake Beach Rd, Inverness, CA 94937, USA

Upcoming at Kenneth C. Patrick Visitor Center

Saturday, Jun 13
Songs of the Sea & Chantey Sing-along

Songs of the Sea & Chantey Sing-along

June 13 at 3pm

Brave the perilous waters of Point Reyes for a rollicking pirate story time that'll have little buccaneers hanging on every word. Perfect for young adventurers who love tall tales and seaside fun.

Friday, Jan 1
Exploring Elephant Seals

Exploring Elephant Seals

January 1

Get up close with massive northern elephant seals as they haul out for breeding season. A park ranger leads this short, engaging program on Drakes Beach where you'll watch these blubbery giants battle, bellow, and nurse their pups just feet away.