Point Reyes Lighthouse Visitor Center
Facility · California ·
Managed by the National Park Service
Point Reyes National Seashore (National Seashore) · Open Access
- 513 ft
- Elevation
The Lighthouse Visitor Center (LHVC) offers exhibits on the Point Reyes Lighthouse, marine life, & maritime history, as well as a small bookstore. The stairs down to the lighthouse are only open when the LHVC is open and wind speeds remain below 40 mph (64km/h). The Observation Deck at the top of the stairs is open daily from 6 am to ~11:45 pm and offers a great view on a clear day.
Getting there
From the Bear Valley Visitor Center (BVVC), head north 0.2 miles (0.3 km) to Bear Valley Rd.
Turn left and follow Bear Valley Rd. 1.75 miles (2.8 km) northwest to Sir Francis Drake Blvd.
Turn left and follow Sir Francis Drake Blvd. 18.7 miles (29.9 km) west to the Point Reyes Lighthouse visitor parking lot.
To get to the Lighthouse and Visitor Center from the visitors' parking lot, walk past the gate and continue west 0.4 miles (0.6 km).
Allow 45 minutes for the drive from the BVVC.
37.99650, -123.02048 · 37°59'47.4"N 123°1'13.7"W
Typical weather
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| Precip in | 5.4 | 5.8 | 3.8 | 2.5 | 1.0 | 0.5 | 0.1 | 0.3 | 0.1 | 1.3 | 2.9 | 6.2 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 18.5 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.
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Common questions about Point Reyes Lighthouse Visitor Center
- Can you reserve a site at Point Reyes Lighthouse Visitor Center?
- No. Point Reyes Lighthouse Visitor Center is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.
Camping near Point Reyes Lighthouse Visitor Center
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Contact
- Phone (415) 669-1534
- Email pore_info@nps.gov
- Info Recreation.gov
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.
Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.
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