Point Reyes National Seashore

Point Reyes National Seashore is a coastal preserve in California covering 71,028 acres with beaches, cliffs, grasslands, and forested ridges. The landscape hugs the Pacific Coast and contains diverse habitats throughout.

This seashore was established in 1962 to protect the peninsula from development projects planned for the slopes above Drake's Bay. The creation marked an important moment for coastal conservation in the region.

The area maintains a long tradition of cattle ranching, and visitors can still see historic farms operating according to traditional methods. These working operations show how people have lived with the land across generations.

The area has about 150 miles of hiking trails running through different landscapes and leading to viewpoints. It is wise to prepare for changing weather and wear sturdy footwear.

The peninsula sits on a separate piece of Earth called the Salinian Block, separated from the mainland by the San Andreas Fault. This geological trait has allowed plants and rocks to develop here that differ from the rest of the California coast.

Location: Marin County

Inception: September 13, 1962

Operator: National Park Service

Website: https://nps.gov/pore

GPS coordinates: 38.06670,-122.88300

Latest update: December 17, 2025 09:10