Visit Point Reyes Beach, California

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Point Reyes Beach—also known as the Great Beach or Ten-mile Beach—is an incredible expanse of over 17 kilometers (11 miles) of undeveloped ocean beach visitors are welcome to explore. If you are looking for the drama of heavy surf this is the place to be. Drive-up access is located at the North Beach or South Beach parking lots. Dogs are allowed on a 1.8-meter (6-foot) leash on this beach. During the winter when elephant seals are present, both people and dogs are not permitted too far south of the South Beach access. Please be very cautious near the water as sneaker waves have been known to drag unwitting victims out to sea. Point Reyes Beach North (aka North Beach) is one of four locations at Point Reyes National Seashore to which one can drive to the edge of a beach. Point Reyes Beach stretches over 11 miles from Kehoe Beach to the Point Reyes Headlands with North Beach located at the mid-point. Never turn your back to the ocean. Due to the frequently large surf, this is not a beach at which it is safe to play close to the water's edge, much less to go for a swim. Leashed pets are permitted. Point Reyes Beach South (aka South Beach) is one of four locations at Point Reyes National Seashore to which one can drive to the edge of a beach. The sandy Point Reyes Beach stretches over 11 miles from north to south, with South Beach located on the beach's southern half. Never turn your back to the ocean. Due to the frequently large surf, this is not a beach at which it is safe to play close to the water's edge, much less to go for a swim. Leashed pets are permitted.

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