From thunderous ocean breakers crashing against rocky headlands and expansive sand beaches to open grasslands, brushy hillsides, and forested ridges, Point Reyes offers more than 1500 species of plants and animals to discover. Home to several cultures over thousands of years, the seashore preserves a tapestry of stories and interactions of people. The moderating influence of the Pacific Ocean creates a climate with no great extremes of heat or cold, and any season can bring interesting weather at Point Reyes National Seashore.