Point Reyes Beach from the Point Reyes Lighthouse visitors' parking lot.
Photo: NPS Photo
About
From its thunderous ocean breakers crashing against rocky headlands and expansive sand beaches to its open grasslands, brushy hillsides, and forested ridges, Point Reyes offers visitors over 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. Point Reyes awaits your exploration.
Location
1 Bear Valley Road
Point Reyes Station, CA 94956
Hours
wednesdayOpens at 6:00AM
mondayOpens at 6:00AM
thursdayOpens at 6:00AM
sundayOpens at 6:00AM
tuesdayOpens at 6:00AM
fridayOpens at 6:00AM
saturdayOpens at 6:00AM
Activities
BikingCampingBackcountry CampingCanoe or Kayak CampingFishingFoodPicnickingGuided ToursHikingHorse TrekkingHorseback RidingPaddlingKayakingJunior Ranger ProgramWildlife WatchingPark FilmShopping
Directions
Point Reyes is located along the west coast of California approximately 30 miles (50 km) north of San Francisco. Travelers may approach the park from the winding scenic Highway 1, either from the north or the south. Visitors can also reach the park via Sir Francis Drake Boulevard or the Point Reyes/Petaluma Road.
Get directions →Weather
The moderating influence of the Pacific Ocean creates a climate with no great extremes of heat or cold. Any season can bring interesting weather during your visit to Point Reyes National Seashore. Come prepared!