Point Reyes National Seashore
4.8★ · 7,689 Google ratings, California
✓ Free✓ Restrooms
At a glance
Parking
Fills up early
Accessibility
Step-free entrance
Walk
1.1 miles · 23 min
Restrooms
Yes
Cost
Free
Water
61°F
Tide
5 ft range today
Crowds
Quietest Mon 7pm
Map of Point Reyes National Seashore
Guide
Good to know
Free parking reported
Visitors report no charge to park here.Mentioned by 6 visitors · 2018–2026
Plan full day for exploration
Multiple scenic areas require substantial driving between them, with winding roads and diverse trails throughout the park.
Visit December through March for seals
Northern elephant seals congregate at Drake's Beach during winter months for close viewing without binoculars.
Check weather before going
Fog frequently obscures views until midday and returns by late afternoon, especially in winter months.
Arrive early for parking
Parking fills up quickly, particularly on weekends and sunny days, with limited overflow available.
Bring warm layers always
Wind speeds exceed 20 mph regularly and temperatures drop significantly even on sunny days.
Conditions
How it is right now
Air
62°F · partly cloudy
Water
61°F
Waves
4.8 ft · 10 s apart
Wind
4 mph from the NW
UV index
3 peak today
| Time | Tide | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 00:45 | Low tide | ↓ |
| 07:46 | High tide | ↑ |
| 12:05 | Low tide | ↓ |
| 17:56 | High tide | ↑ |
Last updated Sep 4, 5:29 AM.
Crowds
When it gets busy
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Questions
Common questions
How far is the walk to the water at Point Reyes National Seashore?
1.1 miles in a straight line from the listing to the mapped shoreline, about 23 min. Soft sand and dune make the real walk longer than the straight line.
Does Point Reyes National Seashore have restrooms?
No restrooms are mapped within 600 m on OpenStreetMap. That means nobody has mapped any, which is not the same as there being none.
When is Point Reyes National Seashore least busy?
Google visit patterns put the quietest hour at Mon 7pm and the busiest at Sat 3pm.
Measured from OpenStreetMap, public aerial imagery and live conditions data, and counted from visitor reviews. Every source, in full.
