Drake's Beach

There are excellent reasons Point Reyes peninsula was preserved -- and niw a new ine. This spring (2019), elephant seals hauled out right in front of the Drake's Beach parking lot to give birth. Magnuficent creatures!

Great idea just for one time short trip. Although, this place is special because you can see the seals really close while they are resting on the beach. And if you hike a bit up, really close from the parking (couple of meters) you will be able to observe beautiful view of the ocean and the cliffs. You can check the photos below.
P.s. the restrooms are still wanted to be cleaner but at this stop they are probably the cleanest compare to the others in Point Reyes National Seashore. So small tip - go there! :)
Enjoy your trip????

The beach is small. There are about 30 pup seal and 4 adalt Male elephant seals. And beside the beach there is a short trail to the hill that you can look further.

They can manage everything better of course.

There were around 25 elephant seals on the beach whic was a unique experience.

Great hangout spot w/ flush toilets, big parking lot that is close to the actual beach. Also has a visitor's center/gift shop/small Cafe right on the beach--not open every day though. Beach is clean, and there's plenty of space for you to find a private spot, even when "crowded". Today lots of pelicans and other water birds, as well as seals and small dolphins. Expect this beach to be (on most days) chilly, windy and I recommend dressing in layers.