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Point Reyes National SeashoreTheme(s): Maritime History | |
Description:
Point Reyes National Seashore contains unique elements of biological and historical interest in a spectacularly scenic panorama of thunderous ocean breakers, open grasslands, bushy hillsides and forested ridges. Native land mammals number about 37 species and marine mammals augment this total by another dozen species. The biological diversity stems from a favorable location in the middle of California and the natural occurrence of many distinct habitats. Nearly 20% of the State's flowering plant species are represented on the peninsula and over 45% of the bird species in North America have been sighted. The Point Reyes National Seashore was established by President John F. Kennedy on September 13, 1962.
Designations:
National Seashore (September 13, 1962)
Getting Around:
You will need a car to visit areas beyond Bear Valley, such as the lighthouse and the beaches.
Activites:
Biking | Boating | Camping | Educational Programs | Fishing | Hiking | Horseback Riding | Wilderness Area | Wildlife Viewing | Backpacking | Bird Watching | Nature Walks | Stargazing | Kayaking | And more.
Facilities:
Visitor_Centers | Restaurant or Snack Bar | Picnic Areas | Museum Exhibits | Tours & Guided Activities | And more.
Directions to Point Reyes National Seashore
Plane:
The closest major airports are San Francisco International and Oakland Airport. You will most likely need to rent a car to reach the park.
Car:
Point Reyes is located approximately 22 miles north of San Francisco on Highway 1 along the west coast of California. Travelers may approach the park from the winding scenic Highway 1, either northbound or southbound. You can also reach the park via Sir Francis Drake Boulevard or Point Reyes/Petaluma Road.
Public Transportation
Limited public transportation is provided by Golden Gate Transit. To contact GGT's automated phone system call (415) 923-2000.
To reach Point Reyes National Seashore by bus, you will want to take the #65 bus from the San Rafael Transit Center at 3rd and Hetherton. The bus runs only on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays.
Attractions:
Tomales Bay State Park
Phone:(415) 669-1140
Samuel P. Taylor State Park
Nearby Parks:
Muir Woods National Monument (34 miles)
San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park (50 miles)
Golden Gate National Recreation Area (60 miles)
John Muir National Historic Site (49 miles)
Eugene O'Neill National Historic Site (60 miles)
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Contact Information for Point Reyes National Seashore
Point Reyes National Seashore
Point Reyes, CA
94956
Phone: (415) 663-1092
Fax: (415) 663-8132
Located in Point Reyes, CA
For more information on Point Reyes National Seashore
Information on this page provided by the NPS.
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