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Drakes Estero, one of California's most
pristine and biologically rich estuaries,
offers kayakers a truly awe-inspiring
experience. Launching from the Johnson's
(Drake's Bay) Oyster Farm, paddlers glide
through a diverse ecosystem teeming with
life—eelgrass and kelp beds provide shelter
for countless invertebrates, forming the
foundation of a complex food chain, while
nearby mudflats create a rich habitat for
fish, crabs, rays, and countless birds,
including graceful pelicans.
Surrounded by coastal farmland, this
expansive estuary within the Point Reyes
National Seashore presents panoramic vistas
and a profound sense of solitude. Rightly
considered the "crown jewel" of Northern
California's Pacific coast, Drakes Estero is
a protected wilderness that rejuvenates the
spirit.
For those who have not yet experienced its
beauty, an inspiring paddle along its
majestic shores is a must. Visitors will
walk  away
feeling a profound reverence for this
special place, grateful that it is protected
as wilderness for current and future
generations.
Map of
Drakes Estero
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