• The Point Reyes Beach as viewed from the Point Reyes Headlands

    Point Reyes

    National Seashore California

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  • Operational Changes Took Effect on May 1

    The Lighthouse Visitor Center is now only open Fridays through Mondays. The Kenneth C. Patrick Visitor Center will be closed through late December 2013. More »

  • 2013 Harbor Seal Pupping Season Closures

    From March 1 through June 30, the park implements closures of certain Tomales Bay beaches and Drakes Estero to water-based recreation to protect harbor seals during the pupping season. Please avoid disturbing seals to ensure a successful pupping season. More »

Event Details

  • Multiple Days: 06/01/2013, 06/15/2013, 07/06/2013, 07/20/2013, 08/03/2013, 08/17/2013

    Point Reyes Lighthouse
    Location: Point Reyes Lighthouse Visitor Center | Map Fee Information: Free Contact Name: Point Reyes Lighthouse Visitor Center Contact Email: e-mail us Contact Phone Number: 415-669-1534

Illuminating the Point Reyes Light (2013)

The first and third Saturday, June through August 2013 . Times will vary depending on sunset. The program usually begins on the half-hour before sunset.

Experience the Point Reyes Lighthouse at sunset and dusk, as many keepers have over the years. Participate in a unique opportunity to learn more about the Point Reyes Lighthouse. Space is limited on this popular ranger program. Group size is limited to 8 people.

Call 415-669-1534 after 10 am the day of the tour for times and reservations.

  • Wear very warm clothes as the weather is often cold and windy.
  • Meet at the Lighthouse Visitor Center. Allow 1 hour to travel from the Bear Valley Visitor Center to the Lighthouse Visitor Center.
  • Access for the Lighthouse requires a strenuous descent and ascent of 308 steps.
  • High winds in excess of 40 mph will result in program cancellation
  • Bring a flashlight for the unlit 0.4-mile walk from the Lighthouse back to the parking lot.

Lasts 1 hour.

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