• Eugene O'Neill at Tao House

    Eugene O'Neill

    National Historic Site California

There are park alerts in effect.
show Alerts »

  • Eugene O'Neill NHS Reduces Days Open

    Due to limited staffing and budget cuts, Eugene O'Neill NHS will only be taking reserved tours for 10 AM & 2PM on Fridays only. We are still open on Saturdays without reservations. Pick up our shuttle at 10, 12 & 2 at 205 Railroad Ave, Danville (Museum).

Plan Your Visit

SiteBanner_5
 
Jump To:
 History and Culture
 Things To Do
 Photos and Multimedia

Guided Ranger Programs
 Accessibility
 For Teachers

Saturday Self Guided Tours
 Fees and Reservations

 
What Is The Eugene O'Neill National Historic Site?

Of all the places Eugene O'Neill called home during his restless life, Tao (pronounced "Dow") House was the one that held him longest, the refuge where he wrote his last plays. In early 1937, he and Carlotta were living in a San Francisco Hotel. "No roots. No home," Carlotta wrote as they searched for a place to live. Drawn to the privacy and climate of the San Ramon Valley, they purchased a 158-acre ranch near Danville and planned what O'Neill hoped would be his final home.


A Unique Tour
In order to experience this unique national park, visitors arrive by park shuttle from the Town of Danville, California. You'll receive a tour through O'Neill's Tao House, and have time to explore the grounds before returning to Danville on the shuttle. To learn more about how to visit this site, click on the "Fees and Reservations" and "Things To Do" links, above.

Did You Know?

Coyote

Bordered by regional park land, Eugene O’Neill National Historic Site remains an open greenbelt area, much like when the O’Neills themselves lived here.  Don’t be surprised to see black tailed mule deer, coyotes, bobcats, red-tailed hawks, or wild turkeys during your visit!