Point Reyes Lighthouse Visitor Center

About Point Reyes Lighthouse Visitor Center

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.

How to Get 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.

Plan Your Visit to Point Reyes Lighthouse Visitor Center

Heading to Point Reyes Lighthouse Visitor Center? A few things to know before you go:

• Reservations: popular sites fill up fast — check Recreation.gov 6 months in advance
• Fees: day-use and camping fees vary; check current rates on the official park page
• Trash & pack-out: follow Leave No Trace principles
• Wildlife: store food in bear boxes where provided; never feed wildlife
• Weather: the 5-day forecast above is updated every 6 hours; verify just before you go

References & Official Resources

• Official Recreation.gov page
• View on OpenStreetMap
• Driving directions (Google Maps)