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Kenneth C. Patrick Visitor Center: Minke Whale Skeleton

Visitor center

Kenneth C. Patrick Visitor Center

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Overview

Located at beautiful Drakes Beach, the Kenneth C. Patrick Visitor Center contains exhibits that focus on maritime exploration in the 1500s, marine fossils, and marine environments. A minke whale skeleton is suspended from the ceiling. Allow 20–30 minutes to view exhibits. Park- and ocean-themed books, guides, and postcards, and maps, along with coffee and packaged snacks are for sale in the PRNSA bookstore adjacent to the Kenneth C. Patrick Visitor Center.

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Type: Visitor center
Coordinates: 38.0280° N · 122.9617° W
Phone: (415) 669-1250
Booking: First-come, first-served

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AT&T5G · Fair

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Today64°52°Sunny
Sat64°55°Mostly Sunny
Sun64°55°Partly Sunny
Mon64°55°Partly Sunny
Tue64°54°Sunny
Wed65°55°Mostly Sunny
Thu64°54°Chance Light Rain

Today: Sunny · wind 14 mph NW

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