A Look into the Lens

1:30 pm to 3:30 pmThursdays through Mondays.See inside the Point Reyes Lighthouse and discover its history and function with a park ranger. Access requires a strenuous descent and ascent of 313 stairs. The stairs close when weather and winds are hazardous, i.e., if the ......More

1:30 pm to 3:30 pmThursdays through Mondays.See inside the Point Reyes Lighthouse and discover its history and function with a park ranger. Access requires a strenuous descent and ascent of 313 stairs. The stairs close when weather and winds are hazardous, i.e., if the winds are in excess of 40 mph (64 kmph). The clockwork room (the second-level chamber)—which houses the original clockworks and from which one can get a close look at the first-order Fresnel lens—is open with a ranger present from 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm on Thursdays through Mondays (closed Tuesdays and Wednesdays) until further notice.

Point Reyes Lighthouse

A Look into the Lens

1:30 pm to 3:30 pmThursdays through Mondays.See inside the Point Reyes Lighthouse and discover its history and function with a park ranger. Access requires a strenuous descent and ascent of 313 stairs. The stairs close when weather and winds are hazardous, i.e., if the ......More

1:30 pm to 3:30 pmThursdays through Mondays.See inside the Point Reyes Lighthouse and discover its history and function with a park ranger. Access requires a strenuous descent and ascent of 313 stairs. The stairs close when weather and winds are hazardous, i.e., if the winds are in excess of 40 mph (64 kmph). The clockwork room (the second-level chamber)—which houses the original clockworks and from which one can get a close look at the first-order Fresnel lens—is open with a ranger present from 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm on Thursdays through Mondays (closed Tuesdays and Wednesdays) until further notice.

Point Reyes Lighthouse

Thursdays Weeders @ Abbotts Lagoon (Spring/Summer)

Join park staff & volunteers every other Thursday 10am-2pm to help restore critical coastal dune habitat at Point Reyes National Seashore!Frequently asked questionsDo I need to register in advance to attend?Individual drop-in attendance is welcomed for anyone over 18 ye......More

Join park staff & volunteers every other Thursday 10am-2pm to help restore critical coastal dune habitat at Point Reyes National Seashore!Frequently asked questionsDo I need to register in advance to attend?Individual drop-in attendance is welcomed for anyone over 18 years old. For volunteers under 18 a "Volunteer Agreement Form" needs to be signed by a parent/guardian and groups over 5 need to register ahead of time. Please email the Volunteer Manager at [email protected] for more info.What type of work will be doing?Work will consist of removing invasive plants by hand and in some cases using hand tools. Common plants we will be pulling include ice plant European searocket and European Beach grass.Will we be hiking to the work location?Yes each workday will begin with a welcome check-in at the Abbott's Lagoon trailhead which has bathroom access. We will then hike 1.3 miles on a mostly flat dirt trail to reach our worksite. Volunteers are welcome to stay for as long as they like.

A Look into the Lens

1:30 pm to 3:30 pmThursdays through Mondays.See inside the Point Reyes Lighthouse and discover its history and function with a park ranger. Access requires a strenuous descent and ascent of 313 stairs. The stairs close when weather and winds are hazardous, i.e., if the ......More

1:30 pm to 3:30 pmThursdays through Mondays.See inside the Point Reyes Lighthouse and discover its history and function with a park ranger. Access requires a strenuous descent and ascent of 313 stairs. The stairs close when weather and winds are hazardous, i.e., if the winds are in excess of 40 mph (64 kmph). The clockwork room (the second-level chamber)—which houses the original clockworks and from which one can get a close look at the first-order Fresnel lens—is open with a ranger present from 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm on Thursdays through Mondays (closed Tuesdays and Wednesdays) until further notice.

Point Reyes Lighthouse

A Look into the Lens

1:30 pm to 3:30 pmThursdays through Mondays.See inside the Point Reyes Lighthouse and discover its history and function with a park ranger. Access requires a strenuous descent and ascent of 313 stairs. The stairs close when weather and winds are hazardous, i.e., if the ......More

1:30 pm to 3:30 pmThursdays through Mondays.See inside the Point Reyes Lighthouse and discover its history and function with a park ranger. Access requires a strenuous descent and ascent of 313 stairs. The stairs close when weather and winds are hazardous, i.e., if the winds are in excess of 40 mph (64 kmph). The clockwork room (the second-level chamber)—which houses the original clockworks and from which one can get a close look at the first-order Fresnel lens—is open with a ranger present from 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm on Thursdays through Mondays (closed Tuesdays and Wednesdays) until further notice.

Point Reyes Lighthouse

2025 Sand Sculpture Contest

Point Reyes National Seashore invites you to the Sand Sculpture Contest at Drakes Beach.Saturday, August 23, 2025 (the Saturday before Labor Day Weekend) 9 am–3:30 pmCategories include: Children (fourteen years of age and under), Families, and Adult. Three prizes will b......More

Point Reyes National Seashore invites you to the Sand Sculpture Contest at Drakes Beach.Saturday, August 23, 2025 (the Saturday before Labor Day Weekend) 9 am–3:30 pmCategories include: Children (fourteen years of age and under), Families, and Adult. Three prizes will be awarded in each of those categories. Only materials found on Drakes Beach may be incorporated into the structure. Do not pick plants or pull rocks or gravel from the cliffs. Build above the high tide line and away from the cliffs for your safety. Free to participants and spectators.Registration begins at 9 am at the Kenneth C. Patrick Visitor Center. Judging begins at noon. Prizes awarded at 3 pm. Prizes donated by the Point Reyes National Seashore Association.Please be aware that parking will be extremely limited during the contest and Drakes Beach will be heavily impacted with contest participants. If possible, please carpool with friends. To avoid crowds here, please consider visiting another beach in the park.This event is family based, but please remember no dogs are allowed on this designated swimming beach (no lifeguard on duty).Bring a picnic and spend the day!The PRNSA bookstore adjacent to the Kenneth C. Patrick Visitor Center will be open from 9:30 am to 4:30 pm on Saturday, August 23, 2025. There will be hot and cold drinks, snacks, sandwiches, books, and gifts for sale.

Drakes Beach

A Look into the Lens

1:30 pm to 3:30 pmThursdays through Mondays.See inside the Point Reyes Lighthouse and discover its history and function with a park ranger. Access requires a strenuous descent and ascent of 313 stairs. The stairs close when weather and winds are hazardous, i.e., if the ......More

1:30 pm to 3:30 pmThursdays through Mondays.See inside the Point Reyes Lighthouse and discover its history and function with a park ranger. Access requires a strenuous descent and ascent of 313 stairs. The stairs close when weather and winds are hazardous, i.e., if the winds are in excess of 40 mph (64 kmph). The clockwork room (the second-level chamber)—which houses the original clockworks and from which one can get a close look at the first-order Fresnel lens—is open with a ranger present from 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm on Thursdays through Mondays (closed Tuesdays and Wednesdays) until further notice.

Point Reyes Lighthouse

A Look into the Lens

1:30 pm to 3:30 pmThursdays through Mondays.See inside the Point Reyes Lighthouse and discover its history and function with a park ranger. Access requires a strenuous descent and ascent of 313 stairs. The stairs close when weather and winds are hazardous, i.e., if the ......More

1:30 pm to 3:30 pmThursdays through Mondays.See inside the Point Reyes Lighthouse and discover its history and function with a park ranger. Access requires a strenuous descent and ascent of 313 stairs. The stairs close when weather and winds are hazardous, i.e., if the winds are in excess of 40 mph (64 kmph). The clockwork room (the second-level chamber)—which houses the original clockworks and from which one can get a close look at the first-order Fresnel lens—is open with a ranger present from 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm on Thursdays through Mondays (closed Tuesdays and Wednesdays) until further notice.

Point Reyes Lighthouse

A Look into the Lens

1:30 pm to 3:30 pmThursdays through Mondays.See inside the Point Reyes Lighthouse and discover its history and function with a park ranger. Access requires a strenuous descent and ascent of 313 stairs. The stairs close when weather and winds are hazardous, i.e., if the ......More

1:30 pm to 3:30 pmThursdays through Mondays.See inside the Point Reyes Lighthouse and discover its history and function with a park ranger. Access requires a strenuous descent and ascent of 313 stairs. The stairs close when weather and winds are hazardous, i.e., if the winds are in excess of 40 mph (64 kmph). The clockwork room (the second-level chamber)—which houses the original clockworks and from which one can get a close look at the first-order Fresnel lens—is open with a ranger present from 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm on Thursdays through Mondays (closed Tuesdays and Wednesdays) until further notice.

Point Reyes Lighthouse

A Look into the Lens

1:30 pm to 3:30 pmThursdays through Mondays.See inside the Point Reyes Lighthouse and discover its history and function with a park ranger. Access requires a strenuous descent and ascent of 313 stairs. The stairs close when weather and winds are hazardous, i.e., if the ......More

1:30 pm to 3:30 pmThursdays through Mondays.See inside the Point Reyes Lighthouse and discover its history and function with a park ranger. Access requires a strenuous descent and ascent of 313 stairs. The stairs close when weather and winds are hazardous, i.e., if the winds are in excess of 40 mph (64 kmph). The clockwork room (the second-level chamber)—which houses the original clockworks and from which one can get a close look at the first-order Fresnel lens—is open with a ranger present from 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm on Thursdays through Mondays (closed Tuesdays and Wednesdays) until further notice.

Point Reyes Lighthouse

A Look into the Lens

1:30 pm to 3:30 pmThursdays through Mondays.See inside the Point Reyes Lighthouse and discover its history and function with a park ranger. Access requires a strenuous descent and ascent of 313 stairs. The stairs close when weather and winds are hazardous, i.e., if the ......More

1:30 pm to 3:30 pmThursdays through Mondays.See inside the Point Reyes Lighthouse and discover its history and function with a park ranger. Access requires a strenuous descent and ascent of 313 stairs. The stairs close when weather and winds are hazardous, i.e., if the winds are in excess of 40 mph (64 kmph). The clockwork room (the second-level chamber)—which houses the original clockworks and from which one can get a close look at the first-order Fresnel lens—is open with a ranger present from 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm on Thursdays through Mondays (closed Tuesdays and Wednesdays) until further notice.

Point Reyes Lighthouse

A Look into the Lens

1:30 pm to 3:30 pmThursdays through Mondays.See inside the Point Reyes Lighthouse and discover its history and function with a park ranger. Access requires a strenuous descent and ascent of 313 stairs. The stairs close when weather and winds are hazardous, i.e., if the ......More

1:30 pm to 3:30 pmThursdays through Mondays.See inside the Point Reyes Lighthouse and discover its history and function with a park ranger. Access requires a strenuous descent and ascent of 313 stairs. The stairs close when weather and winds are hazardous, i.e., if the winds are in excess of 40 mph (64 kmph). The clockwork room (the second-level chamber)—which houses the original clockworks and from which one can get a close look at the first-order Fresnel lens—is open with a ranger present from 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm on Thursdays through Mondays (closed Tuesdays and Wednesdays) until further notice.

Point Reyes Lighthouse

A Look into the Lens

1:30 pm to 3:30 pmThursdays through Mondays.See inside the Point Reyes Lighthouse and discover its history and function with a park ranger. Access requires a strenuous descent and ascent of 313 stairs. The stairs close when weather and winds are hazardous, i.e., if the ......More

1:30 pm to 3:30 pmThursdays through Mondays.See inside the Point Reyes Lighthouse and discover its history and function with a park ranger. Access requires a strenuous descent and ascent of 313 stairs. The stairs close when weather and winds are hazardous, i.e., if the winds are in excess of 40 mph (64 kmph). The clockwork room (the second-level chamber)—which houses the original clockworks and from which one can get a close look at the first-order Fresnel lens—is open with a ranger present from 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm on Thursdays through Mondays (closed Tuesdays and Wednesdays) until further notice.

Point Reyes Lighthouse

A Look into the Lens

1:30 pm to 3:30 pmThursdays through Mondays.See inside the Point Reyes Lighthouse and discover its history and function with a park ranger. Access requires a strenuous descent and ascent of 313 stairs. The stairs close when weather and winds are hazardous, i.e., if the ......More

1:30 pm to 3:30 pmThursdays through Mondays.See inside the Point Reyes Lighthouse and discover its history and function with a park ranger. Access requires a strenuous descent and ascent of 313 stairs. The stairs close when weather and winds are hazardous, i.e., if the winds are in excess of 40 mph (64 kmph). The clockwork room (the second-level chamber)—which houses the original clockworks and from which one can get a close look at the first-order Fresnel lens—is open with a ranger present from 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm on Thursdays through Mondays (closed Tuesdays and Wednesdays) until further notice.

Point Reyes Lighthouse

Thursdays Weeders @ Abbotts Lagoon (Spring/Summer)

Join park staff & volunteers every other Thursday 10am-2pm to help restore critical coastal dune habitat at Point Reyes National Seashore!Frequently asked questionsDo I need to register in advance to attend?Individual drop-in attendance is welcomed for anyone over 18 ye......More

Join park staff & volunteers every other Thursday 10am-2pm to help restore critical coastal dune habitat at Point Reyes National Seashore!Frequently asked questionsDo I need to register in advance to attend?Individual drop-in attendance is welcomed for anyone over 18 years old. For volunteers under 18 a "Volunteer Agreement Form" needs to be signed by a parent/guardian and groups over 5 need to register ahead of time. Please email the Volunteer Manager at [email protected] for more info.What type of work will be doing?Work will consist of removing invasive plants by hand and in some cases using hand tools. Common plants we will be pulling include ice plant European searocket and European Beach grass.Will we be hiking to the work location?Yes each workday will begin with a welcome check-in at the Abbott's Lagoon trailhead which has bathroom access. We will then hike 1.3 miles on a mostly flat dirt trail to reach our worksite. Volunteers are welcome to stay for as long as they like.

A Look into the Lens

1:30 pm to 3:30 pmThursdays through Mondays.See inside the Point Reyes Lighthouse and discover its history and function with a park ranger. Access requires a strenuous descent and ascent of 313 stairs. The stairs close when weather and winds are hazardous, i.e., if the ......More

1:30 pm to 3:30 pmThursdays through Mondays.See inside the Point Reyes Lighthouse and discover its history and function with a park ranger. Access requires a strenuous descent and ascent of 313 stairs. The stairs close when weather and winds are hazardous, i.e., if the winds are in excess of 40 mph (64 kmph). The clockwork room (the second-level chamber)—which houses the original clockworks and from which one can get a close look at the first-order Fresnel lens—is open with a ranger present from 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm on Thursdays through Mondays (closed Tuesdays and Wednesdays) until further notice.

Point Reyes Lighthouse

A Look into the Lens

1:30 pm to 3:30 pmThursdays through Mondays.See inside the Point Reyes Lighthouse and discover its history and function with a park ranger. Access requires a strenuous descent and ascent of 313 stairs. The stairs close when weather and winds are hazardous, i.e., if the ......More

1:30 pm to 3:30 pmThursdays through Mondays.See inside the Point Reyes Lighthouse and discover its history and function with a park ranger. Access requires a strenuous descent and ascent of 313 stairs. The stairs close when weather and winds are hazardous, i.e., if the winds are in excess of 40 mph (64 kmph). The clockwork room (the second-level chamber)—which houses the original clockworks and from which one can get a close look at the first-order Fresnel lens—is open with a ranger present from 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm on Thursdays through Mondays (closed Tuesdays and Wednesdays) until further notice.

Point Reyes Lighthouse

A Look into the Lens

1:30 pm to 3:30 pmThursdays through Mondays.See inside the Point Reyes Lighthouse and discover its history and function with a park ranger. Access requires a strenuous descent and ascent of 313 stairs. The stairs close when weather and winds are hazardous, i.e., if the ......More

1:30 pm to 3:30 pmThursdays through Mondays.See inside the Point Reyes Lighthouse and discover its history and function with a park ranger. Access requires a strenuous descent and ascent of 313 stairs. The stairs close when weather and winds are hazardous, i.e., if the winds are in excess of 40 mph (64 kmph). The clockwork room (the second-level chamber)—which houses the original clockworks and from which one can get a close look at the first-order Fresnel lens—is open with a ranger present from 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm on Thursdays through Mondays (closed Tuesdays and Wednesdays) until further notice.

Point Reyes Lighthouse