National Seashores in California

Information about United States Parks Service national seashores in California. See also the Beaches and State Seashores of California.

Point Reyes National Seashore
70,000 acre park preserve located on the Point Reyes Peninsula in Marin County. The area was designated a national seashore in 1962. Visitor attractions in the area include the Point Reyes Lighthouse, the Point Reyes Lifeboat Station, which is a National Historic Landmark, a recreated Miwok village called Kule Loklo. Activities include whale watching and hiking trails such as the Bear Valley Trail, Earthquake Trail, the Tomales Point Trail. Hostelling International operates a 45-bed youth hostel and there are four hike-in campgrounds for backpackers. The Point Reyes National Seashore is located in California's Marin County.