(this picture shows the size of an adult male elephant seal )
Today our Camp Run Amok Adventures led us just a short drive from the East Bay to the Marin Headlands for a visit at the Marine Mammal Center. The Marine Mammal Center is located in the Golden Gate National Recreation Area and is surrounded by hills, trails, beaches, and the many historic buildings of Fort Cronkhite.
Unfortunately, we had just missed the docent-led tour at the Marine Mammal Center and would have had to wait another hour...or we could have taken the 45 minute self-lead audio tour (actual admission to the center is free). We decided to skip both and venture out on our own. This proved to be a poor choice as there weren't many mammals within visible sight. Most were behind locked gates, which we couldn't get a good view of.
All in all, I think there is so much to do here in the Marin Headlands. It's worth the visit- bring the kids, the bikes, hiking shoes, a picnic, and definitely a camera! If you do decide to visit the Marine Mammal Center, I highly recommend taking the docent-led tour. Visit their link http://www.marinemammalcenter.org/visiting-us/ for directions, tour prices, hours of operation and directions.
Giant whale bone on display.
View of Rodeo Beach down below the Marine Mammal Center.
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