Habitat Helpers: Map the Myrtle Silverspot (aka Point Reyes Silverspot) butterfly's host plant (April and May)! 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.
Iris along the Tomales Point Trail, April 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.
Tide pools at Kehoe Beach
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: Tomales Bay Wetlands
Pond along Tomales Bay Trail. Watch for Red-winged blackbirds in the reeds
May transforms the marshes and shoreline of Tomales Bay into lush nesting grounds. Red-winged Blackbirds dominate marsh perches, flashing their crimson shoulders. Elusive Virginia Rails grunt from the reeds, and Common Yellowthroats sing from willows. Cinnamon Teal ducks dabble in shallow pools, while Egrets stalk quietly for fish. Lucky birders may spot migrating Red-necked Phalaropes offshore. When swimming in shallow water, they spin in tight circles and create upwellings of food. Visit one or all four Tomales Bay locations featured this month.
Tomales Bay Trail
2.6 miles
Start at the Tomales Bay Trailhead. Hike past two ponds on your way to Tomales Bay on this easy hike with beautiful views. Red-winged Blackbirds are the stars in the rushes at the first pond – showy, noisy, and bustling with activity in nesting season. Watch for shorebirds in the bay shallows. May is peak wildflower season with many lovely flowers along the trail.
View the eBird bird list for Tomales Bay Trail
Olema Marsh Trail
A short quarter mile walk through grasses, a few shrubs and trees. Birds love the marsh which is filled with delicious insects!
View eBird bird lists for Olema Marsh
White House Pool
A path lined with willows winds along Lagunitas Creek.
View eBird bird lists for Olema Marsh and White House Pool
Giacomini Wetlands
Park along C Street in Point Reyes Station. Walk to the trailhead at the intersection of C St & 3rd St. Hike the short Barn Loop and return to explore the wetlands on the loop near Lagunitas Creek. Finally, walk out and back on the Papermill Creek Trail along Lagunitas Creek.
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.
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!
