Eugene O'Neill National Historic Site


America's only Nobel Prize winning playwright, Eugene O'Neill, chose to live in Northern California at the height of his writing career. Isolated from the world and within the walls of his home, O'Neill wrote his final and most memorable plays; The Iceman Cometh, Long Day's Journey Into Night, and A Moon for the Misbegotten.

Reservations are required to visit the site. We offer a free shuttle that will pick up visitors in downtown Danville, CA. The shuttle meets at 205 Railroad Avenue outside the Museum of the San Ramon Valley. Parking is available next to the museum. Reservations can be made by calling (925)228-8860 x6422 or send your reservation request by e-mail.

  • Arts and Culture
  • Theater
  • Guided Tours
  • Self-Guided Tours - Walking
  • Museum Exhibits
  • Shopping
  • Bookstore and Park Store
  • Gift Shop and Souvenirs

  • Scenic Views

Eugene O'Neill Home in Danville, California

Eugene O'Neill Home in Danville, California

Eugene O'Neill Home in Danville, California

Old Barn

An old barn and an historic wheeled wagon sit in front of a tree-lined hill.

The "Old Barn", a part of the Eugene O'Neill National Historic Site

Eugene O'Neill National Historic Site

A tree is seen sitting against a small mountain background. A fence runs along the right side.

Mountain background as seen from the park.

Eugene O'Neill National Historic Site

A sign with the park name is sitting in a field of trees.

The Eugene O'Neill NHS park sign.

Eugene O'Neill

Eugene O'Neill, and older man, poses outside against a hilly background.

Historic image of Eugene O'Neill at the Tao House property.