Thinking of visiting Pt Reyes next weekend with hopes of seeing the elephant seals.
Any suggestion for places too stay- not looking for high end- maybe a cozy cabin? Have not been there before.

Only lodging available in the park is the HI Hostel.
https://www.hihostels.com/hostels/hi...el-point-reyes
Not fancy but you can take your own food and cook in the kitchen.

How about a short drive from the park- does not have to be inside the park

Inverness is a charming area nearby. There are several vrbo rentals:

http://www.vrbo.com/402636#photos

You'd have to find out about minimum number of nights to stay.

What is your budget?

You might check out this place http://www.cottagespointreyes.com

There are several places in Bodega Bay but that is about 35 very slow miles up the coast.

Lots of B&Bs in and around Pt Reyes, but no real affordable lodging besides camping. Even the less-expensive options (Tomales Bay Resort, Motel Inverness, Bear Valley Inn; I've heard positive reports on all 3) are probably going to be at least $150.

The hostel is lovely. Private rooms weekends 2-night minimum, could be >$100/night (w/ taxes).

From how far are you traveling? What do you consider a "short drive"? A motel in Petaluma? Or do you want to be overnight in the area to fully enjoy it?

we are driving from San Jose- we could overnight in Petaluma I think- have not checked to see how far that is - but I will - thanks for suggestion