Point Reyes National Seashore without a reservation

parking

Trailhead Capacity

Lots at Palomarin and Bear Valley often reach capacity on weekends; have a secondary destination in mind. Use the designated overflow areas only if permitted by local signage.

timing

Seasonal Transit

Winter whale-watching months often trigger road closures to private vehicles at the South Beach junction. Check for the Sir Francis Drake shuttle operation dates usually starting in late December.

access

Coastal Weather

Temperatures can drop sharply when the marine layer moves in, regardless of inland heat. Layered clothing is essential for the variable conditions at the Lighthouse cliffs.