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.
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.
- 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
- Archeology
- Explorers and Expeditions
- Farming and Agriculture
- Ranches
- Maritime
- Lighthouses
- Ships and Shipwrecks
- Native American Heritage
- Tragic Events
- Catastrophic Fires
- Animals
- Birds
- Elk
- Fish
- Climate Change
- Fire
- Forests and Woodlands
- Geology
- Grasslands
- Natural Sounds
- Oceans
- Whales
- Trails
- Unique Species
- Waterfalls
- Wetlands
- Wilderness
Point Reyes Beach and the Pacific Ocean
Point Reyes Beach from the Point Reyes Lighthouse visitors' parking lot.
Point Reyes Lighthouse
Point Reyes Lighthouse
Historic RCA Coast Station KPH on December 15, 2018.
The Historic RCA Coast Station KPH.
Pierce Point Ranch on June 8, 2020
Pierce Point Ranch
Drakes Beach on July 27, 2019
Visitors enjoy a sunny day at Drakes Beach.
Sunset on Tomales Point
Sunset on Tomales Point.
Herd of Tule Elk on Tomales Point
Herd of Tule Elk on Tomales Point.
Hikers and horse riders on Bear Valley Trail
Hikers and horse riders on Bear Valley Trail.