Recreation
The peninsula is a popular recreational destination for the nearby San Francisco Bay Area, especially for hiking on its many trails and sea kayaking the shores of Tomales Bay and the coast. Point Reyes National Seashore offers some of the finest birdwatching in the United States, It is also one of the best places to watch Northern Elephant Seals in the winter months. More than 70,000 acres (300 km2) of habitat harbor an incredible variety of bird life. There are also popular oyster farms in and near the peninsula.
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Stairway to Heaven at Point Reyes.
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Point Reyes Lighthouse in fog.
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Tule Elk grazing by the seaside.
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An Elephant Seal on the beach.
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Point Reyes on a foggy day.
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Point Reyes sea shore.
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