Marin MPA Watch is a community science program that supports marine protected areas (MPAs) and ocean health by training volunteers to collect data on human activity along the coast. It’s basically a walk on the beach! Training is happening in June and July. Learn more
Volunteer
Many organizations in Point Reyes depend on volunteers. One of the best ways to learn about a place is to volunteer.
Get into nature and remove invasive plants at beautiful locations in Point Reyes. Thursday Weeders is every other Thursday from 10:00am to 2:00pm Learn more
Events
Support the local organizations that keep Point Reyes thriving by attending events, fundraisers, and immersive classes.
Point Reyes Blue Butterfly at Bull Point, May 2026
Trails
Two converging tectonic plates, the Pacific and the North American, create an area rich in geologic interest and teeming with plants and animals. Hike the more than 50 trails that cover 150+ miles.
Summer is Snowy Plover breeding season on Point Reyes beaches. Photo: Parker Kaye PRNSA. Learn more
Beaches
Point Reyes has beaches on three sides of the peninsula. Ocean-facing beaches are on the west and south sides, and beaches lining the east and west sides of Tomales Bay. There’s something for everyone — from intense surfing to leisurely sunbathing and bonfires.
Featured Hike: Bull Point, North Beach & Schooner Creek/Bay
Seep along Bull Point Trail. Watch for Red-winged blackbirds and song birds in the reeds
By early summer, grasslands are alive with nesting activity at Bull Point. Savannah Sparrows and Western Meadowlarks fill the air with song, while Northern Harriers hunt low over the fields. Snowy Plovers nest on the sand at North Beach —delicate and well-camouflaged—while Grasshopper Sparrows build their woven-grass cave nests on the ground. In nearby lagoons at Schooner Creek and Bay, migrating Red-necked Phalaropes spin in circles on the water, creating tiny whirlpools as they feed. The mix of marsh, and coastal prairie makes this a superb early-morning walk to observe both raptors and nesting life at its peak.
Bull Point Trail
3.6 miles, out and back
An easy stroll across the flat grasslands bordering one of the fingers of Drakes Estero – Creamery Bay, and Historic F Ranch. Watch for nesting songbirds and birds of prey hunting. Rare flowers are abundant at Bull Point in summer. Marin County Parks and Marin CNPS offer free hikes at Bull Point, typically in June or July. The trail may not be apparent among the tall grasses. Go with a friend who’s hiked Bull Point or delight in making your own path. Do a thorough tick check after your hike.
North Beach
On weekends, Snowy Plover Docents are on hand to tell you about these adorable shorebirds. Take a break on the beach and enjoy pelicans flying past.
Schooner Creek and Bay
Shorebirds, waterfowl and songbirds visit these wetlands. Explore the creek area (park in the historic cemetery parking just off the road) or Schooner Bay (park on Sir Francis Drake or in the lot at the end of Drakes Estero road).
View the eBird bird lists: Drakes Estero-Bull Point. North Beach, Schooner Creek/Bay
Hiking calendar 2025
A new trail every month.
Looking for hiking ideas? Let this hiking calendar be your guide to get out and go hiking on the trails in the Point Reyes National Seashore. A new hike every month along with seasonal highlights and ways to engage more deeply.
By the numbers.
point reyes live webcam
How cold & foggy is it now?
Point Reyes live webcam should really be called a "fogcam". Point Reyes is the second foggiest place in the world with more than 200 foggy days a year. Grand Banks, Newfoundland is the foggiest.
Fog.today brings you a look at fog along the Bay Area coast — very cool!
In addition, close to real-time photos are available from cameras located on Black Mountain, Mount Barnabe, and Mount Vision courtesy of AlertWildfire.org.
National Weather Service 7-day forecasts for Point Reyes.
My favorite webcam is the Marine Mammal Center’s at Chimney Rock. They release patients back into the wild from here. You can subscribe to get text alerts and watch live.
Nature observations
What was seen today in Point Reyes?
You can contribute to citizen science by adding observations (photos) to the California Academy of Science's iNaturalist app or website.
It's easy, fun, and turns hikes into treasure hunts. Pausing to take photos may slow down your hike, but it will increase your curiosity about all the living things around you. Give it a try!
