Point Reyes National Seashore
Point Reyes National Seashore, Nature reserve in Marin County, United States
This 71,028-acre coastal preserve features extensive beaches, coastal cliffs, grasslands, and forested ridges along the Pacific Ocean in California.
Congress established Point Reyes National Seashore in 1962 to protect the peninsula from development proposals planned for the slopes above Drake's Bay.
The National Park Service maintains traditional agricultural activities within the preserve, including several historic dairy farms that continue their operations.
Visitors can explore 150 miles of hiking trails, observe whale migrations from the lighthouse, and spot diverse wildlife including tule elk and elephant seals.
The peninsula sits on the Salinian Block, separated from mainland California by the San Andreas Fault, creating distinct geological and botanical characteristics.
Location: Marin County
Inception: September 13, 1962
Operator: National Park Service
Website: https://nps.gov/pore
GPS coordinates: 38.06670,-122.88300
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:51
Alamere Falls
15.3 km
Point Reyes Lighthouse
14.6 km
East Bay Walls
17.1 km
Samuel P. Taylor State Park
15.2 km
Tomales Bay State Park
6.3 km
Nicasio Reservoir
11.3 km
Kule Loklo
7.4 km
Point Reyes Lifeboat Station
11.4 km
Phillip Burton Wilderness
9.1 km
Olema Lime Kilns
14.8 km
Hearts Desire Beach
7.4 km
Drakes Beach
8.2 km
Cypress Tree Tunnel
6.3 km
Church of the Assumption, Tomales
19.9 km
Limantour Beach
4.5 km
North Beach
8.2 km
Indian Beach
7.9 km
Kehoe Beach
11.4 km
South Beach
9.4 km
Shell Beach
5.7 km
Pebble Beach
6.9 km
McClures Beach
15.3 km
Blue Gums Beach
19.6 km
Shalow Beach
6.3 km
Kelham Beach
10.1 km
Agate Beach
24.2 km
Drakes Bay Historic and Archeological District
6.9 km
Marshall Beach
11 kmReviews
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