Point Reyes National Seashore — Bear Valley Road
Point Reyes Station, CA Hours and Location

1 Bear Valley Road
Point Reyes Station, CA   94956Driving Directions
Phone: (415)464-5100(415)464-5100 Maps & Directions

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National Seashore

Operating Hours & Seasons

Point Reyes National Seashore

The park is open to visitors every day of the year. All areas in the park are closed to visitor vehicle parking between midnight and 6 am, with the exception that visitors holding backcountry camping permits may park at established trailheads and authorized visitors staying overnight at the Clem Miller Environmental Education Center, the Point Reyes Hostel, and the Lifeboat Station may park at those locations. Any other overnight parking and use must be approved by the Chief Ranger’s office.

Standard Hours

• Sunday:6:00 AM-12:00 AM
• Monday:6:00 AM-12:00 AM
• Tuesday:6:00 AM-12:00 AM
• Wednesday:6:00 AM-12:00 AM
• Thursday:6:00 AM-12:00 AM
• Friday:6:00 AM-12:00 AM
• Saturday:6:00 AM-12:00 AM

Fees & Passes

Entrance Fees:

• $0.00 - Point Reyes National Seashore Entrance Fee
  There is no entrance fee to visit Point Reyes National Seashore.

About

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.

Directions

Point Reyes is located along the west coast of California approximately 30 miles (50 km) north of San Francisco. Travelers may approach the park from the winding scenic Highway 1, either from the north or the south. Visitors can also reach the park via Sir Francis Drake Boulevard or the Point Reyes/Petaluma Road.

Visitor Centers

Bear Valley Visitor Center

The park's primary Visitor Center provides an orientation of the park's roads, trails, and human and natural history. The interior exhibit space provides a glimpse of the diverse ecosystems and cultural heritage of the park. Audio-visual programs, shown in the auditorium, are available upon request. Ranger-led programs are offered on weekends. Natural history books, cards, and posters are for sale in the bookstore. Permits for backcountry camping, as well as beach fire permits, may be obtained here. Kenneth C. Patrick Visitor Center

Located at beautiful Drakes Beach, the Kenneth C. Patrick Visitor Center contains exhibits that focus on 16th century maritime exploration, marine fossils, and marine environments. A minke whale skeleton is suspended from the ceiling. Allow 20–30 minutes to view exhibits. Park- and ocean-themed books, guides, and postcards, and maps, along with coffee and packaged snacks are for sale in the PRNSA bookstore adjacent to the Kenneth C. Patrick Visitor Center. Point Reyes Lighthouse Visitor Center

The Lighthouse Visitor Center offers exhibits on the historic Point Reyes Lighthouse, as well as on whales, seals and sea lions, wildflowers, birds, and maritime history. The Lighthouse Visitor Center is located 45 minutes west of Bear Valley on the Point Reyes Headlands, at the end of Sir Francis Drake Blvd. On weekends and holidays from late December through mid-April when visitation by whale watchers to the Lighthouse area is heavy, visitors may be required to ride a shuttle bus from Drakes Beach.

Weather

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! Visit our Weather & Tides page

Permits and Reservations Information