Point Reyes Station California Map

About Point Reyes Station, California

Point Reyes Station is a locality in Marin County, California, United States. It is a small community with a population of 517. The population density is 49.7 people per km². Point Reyes Station is located at 38.0691°N, 122.8069°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 94956.

Point Reyes Station unfolds at the edge of Tomales Bay, a place where the Pacific air, thick with salt and pine, hums with the quiet energy of coastal living. It lies 13.2 miles west-south-west of Novato, CA (from Novato, CA: bearing 258°T), and is situated 9.6 miles west-north-west of Woodacre. The land itself seems to breathe, a patchwork of rolling green hills that surrender to the cool, grey waters of the bay, reflecting a sky that shifts from pearlescent dawn to the fiery blush of sunset. Distant ranches, their weathered fences tracing the contours of the terrain, dot the landscape, a reminder of the enduring agricultural spirit that defines this corner of Marin County. Even the fog, a frequent visitor, lends a certain ethereal beauty, softening the edges of the world and imbuing the air with a damp, earthy scent. This small hub, Point Reyes Station, carries the echoes of a different era, its past intertwined with the fishing fleets that once plied these waters and the dairy farms that continue to shape its economy. The historic train depot, a proud sentinel of a bygone transportation age, still stands, a tangible link to its origins as a vital stop for goods and passengers. Today, the heart of Point Reyes Station beats with a blend of local commerce and a deep appreciation for its natural surroundings, evident in the farmers' markets bursting with fresh produce and the independent shops that cater to a thoughtful, engaged populace. The spirit of the place is one of quiet resilience, a testament to generations who have found sustenance and solace in the embrace of this wild and beautiful coast.

About This Point Reyes Station Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Point Reyes Station, California with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Point Reyes Station and Marin County.

Detailed location data for Point Reyes Station includes the ZIP code (94956), telephone area code (510), county seat of Marin County (San Rafael), and school district assignment (Shoreline Unified School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Point Reyes Station is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.