Point Reyes National Seashore (U.S. National Park Service)

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Welcome to Point Reyes National Seashore

From its thunderous ocean breakers crashing against rocky headlands and expansive sand beaches through its open grasslands to its brushy hillsides and forested ridges, visitors can discover over 1000 species of plants and animals. Home to several cultures over thousands of years, Point Reyes preserves a tapestry of stories and interactions of people. Point Reyes awaits your exploration.

Limantour Beach: Sunsetting over the Point Reyes Headlands

Free Shuttle Bus to Limantour Beach

On weekends during the month of July, 2008, the National Park Service will be providing a free trial shuttle bus service between Olema RV Resort & Campground and Limantour Beach, with stops at the the Bear Valley Visitor Center and Bayview Trailhead.
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Giacomini Wetland Restoration Project Phase II

Construction for Phase II began on July 16, 2008, and will continue through November 30, 2008. The public is invited to construction update talks in front of the interpretative sign at 5th and C Street in Point Reyes Station at 10 a.m. on the first Friday of every month through November 7, 2008. Information on project timing, maps, and impacts on area residents and visitors will be updated on this site as needed.
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Volunteers removing invasive capeweed on Tomales Point

Special Events for July & August

July 21–27 - California Invasive Weeds Awareness Week
July 26 - 28th Big Time Festival
July 27 - Photography Exhibition and Reception: "Far Flung Trails: Connections in Asia"
August 2 - Book Release: "Natural History of the Point Reyes Peninsula"
August 31- 27th Annual Sand Sculpture Contest

Non-Native Deer Management

Non-native axis and fallow deer were introduced to the Point Reyes area before the establishment of National Seashore.
Frequently Asked Questions (34 KB PDF)
National Seashore's Analysis of the Humane Society's Report (20 KB PDF)
Read more about the impacts the non-native deer have on Seashore ecosystems and how the park is managing them.
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Write to

Point Reyes National Seashore
1 Bear Valley Rd.
Point Reyes Station, CA 94956

E-mail Us

Phone

Park Information
(415) 464-5100

Point Reyes Lighthouse (Thursday through Monday 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.)
(415) 669-1534

Fax

(415) 663-8132

Climate

Warm, dry summers and cool rainy winters characterize the Point Reyes Peninsula's climate, similar to the type of climate that prevails on the Mediterranean.
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