Just north of San Francisco, Point Reyes National Seashore is a 71,000-acre open space where visitors can explore pristine coastal wilderness and historic sites. View thriving colonies of elephant seals at the Chimney Rock area and hike Tomales Point to see native Tule elk. Kayak the calm waters of Tomales Bay for unparalleled views of Point Reyes Headlands and nearby Bolinas Ridge. Less than 50 miles north of San Francisco, concrete and skyscrapers give way to rolling grasslands and misty forests, hemmed in by beaches that stretch as far as the eye can see.…