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Waves wash in from the left onto a long, straight stretch of undeveloped, low-lying coastline.
NATIONAL SEASHORE

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.

Photo: NPS Photo / NPS

CA
state
18
things to do
OVERVIEW

About 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.

WHEN TO GO

Hours

Point Reyes National Seashore

Mon
Opens at 6:00AM
Tue
Opens at 6:00AM
Wed
Opens at 6:00AM
Thu
Opens at 6:00AM
Fri
Opens at 6:00AM
Sat
Opens at 6:00AM
Sun
Opens at 6:00AM
THINGS TO DO

Activities

Backcountry CampingBikingBookstore and Park StoreCampingCanoe or Kayak CampingFishingFoodGuided ToursHikingHorse TrekkingHorseback RidingJunior Ranger ProgramKayakingPaddlingPark FilmPicnickingShoppingWildlife Watching
PLAN YOUR VISIT

Getting there

The moderating influence of the Pacific Ocean creates a climate with no great extremes of heat or cold. Any season can bring interesting weather during your visit to Point Reyes National Seashore. Come prepared!

Frequently asked questions

What is there to do at Point Reyes National Seashore?
Popular activities include Backcountry Camping, Biking, Bookstore and Park Store, Camping, Canoe or Kayak Camping, Fishing.