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Consequently, is Point Reyes Lighthouse closed?

From late December through late March or mid-April, when visitation by whale watchers to the Point Reyes Lighthouse area is heavy, Sir Francis Drake Boulevard is closed to private vehicles at the South Beach junction from 9 am until approximately 5:45 pm on Saturdays, Sundays, and federal holidays when the weather is

Beside above, can you drive to Point Reyes Lighthouse? The lighthouse is located in Point Reyes National Park, where you can see other sights like Limantour Beach. The long, scenic drive makes the lighthouse feel much further from San Francisco than the 36-mile drive to get there. You can get there via US 101 north of San Francisco.

Correspondingly, why is Point Reyes Lighthouse closed?

Drakes Beach is closed from the southern edge of the cove in front of the Kenneth C. Patrick Visitor Center south to the permanent elephant seal closure near Chimney Rock to better protect elephant seals from disturbance during the pupping season.

When can you see whales at Point Reyes?

Prime whale-watching time at Point Reyes is from January through March. Visitors can watch the whales from the shore or take a boat trip for a closer view of these majestic creatures. To make the most of your time, check with the park in advance about park programs and transportation to whale watching hotspots.