From its thunderous ocean breakers crashing against rocky headlands and expansive sand beaches to its open grasslands, brushy hillsides, and forested ridges, Point Reyes offers visitors over 1500 species of plants and animals to discover. Home to several cultures over thousands of years, the Seashore preserves a tapestry of stories and interactions of people. Point Reyes awaits your exploration.
Limantour Beach is at the end of Limantour Road, the most beautiful drive in Point Reyes. It’s a picturesque beach that’s ideal for a sunrise or sunset stroll. Limantour Beach is part of the long arm of Drakes Bay. Its south-facing direction provides protection from the rough ocean and sneaker waves that are common at the Great Beach on the west-facing side of the peninsula.
Point Reyes Station is a small unincorporated town in western Marin County, California. Point Reyes Station is located 13 miles (21 km) south-southeast of Tomales, at an elevation of 39 feet (12 m). Point Reyes Station is located along State Route 1 and is a gateway to the Point Reyes National Seashore, an extremely popular national preserve. Its population was 895 as of the 2020 census.
