Point Reyes National Seashore

Check with a ranger at the Bear Valley visitor center. They have good information. A reasonably fit person can hike to the Mt. Wittenberg peak in 40 minutes and get back in 30.

Permits required for camping can be bought online or at visitor center. All camp grounds require hiking, there is no car camping. I don't think there is a place to park an RV overnight inside the park.

Yes it is open throughout the year except some road construction. Check their website or call them before going.

There may be more than two

I've seen people surfing at the falls, so I imagine you can at your own risk. There is no lifegaurd, so I personally wouldn't go swimming there!

Agree that Chimney Rock is good. The lighthouse is spectacular though. The walk to it is also short (depending on parking) - two caveats: not always open and at the lighthouse there are perhaps 300 steps (children may need to be carried).

Some areas are open. Check the Point Reyes web site.

Visit this webpage for more info. https://www.nps.gov/pore/planyourvisit/basicinfo.htm

Like 40 minutes

I believe you can get it stamped at the lighthouse which is in the park. And there are stations in the park

IDK about the shuttles, if they're are ran by Marin county, then they should still be going. I can tell you that there are NO services available at the park; visitor center, bathrooms, trash, it's all locked up. Be safe out there.

I stayed at a nearby Airbnb in '17. Petaluma has great options and the drive isn't bad at all.

Use Google maps. It takes you directly to the light house. You might also consider downloading the map for that area.

Nope. You can only take your dogs to the beaches but you can't take them on any hikes or trails

If it is a succulent its called: Ice Plant.

No , but there is no fee anyway

308, give or take a few.

Drake's Bay and it's beautiful

Yes on the drake beach a little further

Find there websites

Not near elephant seals. There is one beach area they are allowed on leash. Check with rangers at visitor center.

If you like to hike, the Alamere falls are a sight that will take your breath away. The falls, fall right on the beach. About 8 miles round trip.

No there is not. Bring a blanket if you want to have a picnic

Yes, Point Reyes National Seashore is managed by the National Parks system.

Yes although parts of the roads are very rough and narrow, so keep your eyes open. It would be a beautiful ride though. There was also some pretty deep flooding on one section so be prepared for that depending on the time of year.

It was very windy when I went in November. I'll try again in the summer.

You can swim in Bass Lake which is a lake on the way to the Alamere Falls. I would not recommend swimming in the ocean unless you know what you're doing. The park faces West and takes the huge Pacific West swell -- people die every year in the area because they turn there back on the ocean and get sucked into the strong rip currents. That said, if you're a surfer and you know what you're doing -- there's some great surf out that way.

Depending on the day you visit. General rule is, before 8:30AM you are sure to get a spot near the trail and the longer you arrive father from the trial you will park.

No. That said, the park isn't that huge. You can check at the Visitor Center the day you arrive to see if any backcountry permits are still available in the actual sites. Coast Campground has a huge overflow area without actual sites for campers -- but you still need a permit to be back there.

Would also recommend campground. Olema Campground is close by.

Cost: $7, Shuttle from Kenneth C Patrick Visitor Center - Drake's beach, The first stop is at Lighthouse and when you take the shuttle from lighthouse it stops at chimney Rock and then the visitor center.

The rangers dont allow you to go down and the gate is closed. However you can definitely jump the gate. Oh yes, sometimes its very windy

No RV camping. Yes backcountry camping. Campsites are "Wildcat", "Sky", "Glen", "Tomales Bay" (boat in only), and "Coast" campgrounds. Permits required for all sites -- aquire online upto 6 months in advance -- or, in the off season, check in with the Visitor Center to see if available last minute. Fire permits are required in ALL campsites. These are ALL remote, hike in or boat in sites -- no car camping. You can connect a number of these sites together to hike the entire park. Descriptions can be found here: https://www.nps.gov/pore/planyourvisit/campgrounds.htm

I drove all the way from Miami Beach, FL. so I think you can drive pretty far with one

Sorry, we don't fish. Just hiking and enjoyed the scenery

No, there aren't many trees there. But the vistas are breath taking.

It's not a National park, so there is no entrance gate and entrance fee. You can go in any day (some roads maybe closed during certain times in the winter). The visitor center is likely closed on Christmas day. But you can go on hikes and go to the beaches.

Yes, only on the southeast end of the beach though. They can't go on the northwest area, as it's protected habitat for harbor seals and snowy plover. Kehoe is a great dog beach too, but dogs are only allowed on north side!

It is accessible by car. We were in an SUV and it was apparent that the road yo the lighthouse would be very difficult for standard cars. If you have an SUV or truck it would be best.

There are plenty of lodges to stay. Check out Inverness, CA

I love it there but both/2/ times I have gotten to go there the light house is closed. But it's beautiful drive and some small beach along the way there. It's a nice day trip