A Natural Sanctuary, A Human Haven

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.

Drakes Estero. NPS / Rex Frobenius.

Drakes Estero Restoration

Follow the progress of the restoration of Drakes Estero.

2016 Sand Sculpture Contest: Maggie Johnston Award: Entry #32: Going for Gold, by Jen Jordan

2016 Sand Sculpture Contest Photos

Check out photographs from the 2016 35th Annual Sand Sculpture Contest.

Third Thursday Weeders on July 11, 2011.

Third Thursday Weeders

Help protect and restore endangered plant and wildlife habitat at Point Reyes. The next workday is scheduled for Thursday, October 20.

View of Drakes Harbor and the mouth of Drakes Estero from abandoned Drakes Beach Trail. Apr 22, 2013

National Historic Landmark Dedication

You are invited to attend the Drakes Bay Historic & Archeological District Nat'l Hist. Landmark Dedication Ceremony on Saturday, October 22.

Habitat Restoration Program volunteers removing iceplant from Tomales Point.

Habitat Restoration Program

Help protect and restore endangered plant and wildlife habitat at Point Reyes. The next workday is scheduled for Sunday, October 23.

Bull tule elk bugling next to two female elk on Tomales Point.

Tule Elk Rut Season

This is an exciting time of year when visitors will likely hear bull elk bugling and see them attempting to round up harems of females.

A Winter Wildlife Docent talking to a visitor about gray whale baleen.

Winter Wildlife Docent Training

Become a Winter Wildlife Docent for the winter of 2017. Application deadline is Friday, November 4, 2016.

A shade structure and a kotca at Kule Loklo.

Kule Loklo Workday

Help maintain a replica Coast Miwok village that offers a glimpse of life in pre-European California. The next workday is Sat., November 12.

Spaletta (C) Ranch with the Point Reyes Headlands in the background.

Ranch Comprehensive Management Plan

The NPS is conducting a ranch planning process for the working ranches administered by Point Reyes National Seashore.

Contact the Park

Mailing Address:

1 Bear Valley Road
Point Reyes Station, CA 94956

Phone:

(415) 464-5100
This number will initially be answered by an automated attendant, from which one can opt to access a name directory, listen to recorded information about the park (i.e., directions to the park; visitor center hours of operation; weather forecast; fire danger information; shuttle bus system status; wildlife updates; ranger-led programs; seasonal events; etc.), or speak with a ranger. Please note that if you are calling between 4:30 pm and 10 am, park staff may not be available to answer your call.

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