A long concrete staircase down to a red roofed, white lighthouse on cliffs above the ocean.
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Point Reyes National Seashore

CA

Two northern elephant seals confronting each other in the wet sand on a cliff-backed beach.
A Tule elk bugling next to two calves in a grassy field.
Two rows of cypress trees lining a road, forming a sunlit tunnel.
A split rail fence and vegetation along a long sandy ocean beach.

About Point Reyes National Seashore

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.

Available Activities

Biking
Camping
Backcountry Camping
Canoe or Kayak Camping
Fishing
Food
Picnicking
Guided Tours
Hiking
Horse Trekking
Horseback Riding
Paddling
Kayaking
Junior Ranger Program
Wildlife Watching
Park Film
Shopping
Bookstore and Park Store

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!

Getting There

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.

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Hours

Point Reyes National Seashore

Point Reyes National Seashore is open to visitors every day of the year! The park is open from 6 am to midnight. (Visit our Visitor Centers web page, for the hours for the Bear Valley Visitor Center, the Kenneth C. Patrick Visitor Center at Drakes Beach, and the Point Reyes Lighthouse and the stairs leading down to the lighthouse.) Overnight parking is only permitted in the park with a valid backcountry camping permit or for visitors staying at the Point Reyes Hostel.

Location

CA

38.0551, -122.8798

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