A Drive Through Time: A Ranching History of Point Reyes National Seashore

Free cancellation available

Enjoy this self-guided audio tour on your drive to the Point Reyes Lighthouse!

This is the story of the magnificent Point Reyes National Seashore and its odd relationship with the dairy and beef ranches. “Cows in a park?” you might ask? Well, yes. They were here long before the park was formed and are a vital part of present-day Point Reyes. The tour takes you from Point Reyes National Seashore headquarters to the lighthouse through beautiful natural and pastoral landscapes.

Please Note:

If you want to visit the lighthouse itself at the end of the drive, please note that it is closed on certain days of the week. Also, due to its popularity in the winter months, traffic to the lighthouse is sometimes diverted to Drake’s Beach on the weekends where you can hop a shuttle over to the lighthouse. In either case, this tour will take you to the end of your drive. You can check with the rangers or online about the lighthouse schedule.

What's included

  • VoiceMap App for Android and iOS
  • Lifetime access to this tour in English
  • Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata

What's not included

    What's not included
    • Food and drink
    • Smartphone and headphones
    • Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route
    • Transportation

    Additional information

    Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

    Suitable for all physical fitness levels

    Not wheelchair accessible

    Please bring your ticket with you to the attraction.

    Be aware that operators may cancel for unforeseen reasons.

    You need to be 18 years or older to book.

    Operated by VoiceMap Audio Tours

    Itinerary information

    Location

    Departure point
    Point Reyes National Seashore, Marin County, 94956
    Before arrival, please install the VoiceMap mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. This is a self-guided audio tour that you can start, pause, or restart at any time and complete at your own pace. Detailed starting point instructions are available after downloading.
    End point
    Lighthouse Visitor Center, Lighthouse Visitor Center, Sir Francis Drake Blvd 27000, Inverness, CA, 94937
    The tour ends at the Lighthouse Visitor Centre roughly 60 minutes later.

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