National Seashore · CA

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.

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Photos

Waves wash in from the left onto a long, straight stretch of undeveloped, low-lying coastline.
Point Reyes Beach from the Point Reyes Lighthouse visitors' parking lot.
A three-story-tall, white-sided, red-roofed lighthouse adjacent to three other small buildings.
Point Reyes Lighthouse
A white, two-story art deco building beyond a green, grassy round-about.
The Historic RCA Coast Station KPH.
A historic dairy ranch composed of white-painted buildings surrounded by dry grass and a few trees.
Pierce Point Ranch
A few dozens of visitors walk along or sit on towels at a sandy beach on a sunny day.
Visitors enjoy a sunny day at Drakes Beach.
Photo taken at sunset looking south from Tomales Point with a large granite boulder on the left.
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.

Activities

  • 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