National Parks · Our pick in California
Point Reyes National Seashore
Lighthouse, elk and elephant seals
Headlands, beaches and grasslands north of San Francisco, with a lighthouse and tule elk.
Photo Credit
In the area: Yosemite Valley from Tunnel View. Image courtesy of © Diliff · CC BY-SA 3.0 via Wikimedia CommonsAbout Point Reyes National Seashore
Point Reyes National Seashore runs from rocky headlands battered by ocean breakers to long sand beaches, open grasslands and forested ridges, home to more than 1,500 species of plants and animals. Look for the Point Reyes Lighthouse, northern elephant seals at Drakes Beach and the tule elk, and for the stories of the cultures who have lived here over thousands of years. Dress for wind and fog at any time of year.
Our take
- Point Reyes Lighthouse
- Tule elk
- Elephant seals
- Address
- Marin County, California
- Phone
- 415-464-5100
- Website
- nps.gov
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Point Reyes National Seashore before you go.
Last checked: October 2026 How we choose
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