Eugene O'Neill National Historic Site

Usual hours

• Mon–Tue closed
• Wed–Sun 10:00–16:30

From 56 published days, 2026-10-19 to 2026-12-13; community-mapped.

About

Entrance / day-use fee applies.

This park's official page lists: Store / concessions.

America's only Nobel Prize-winning playwright, Eugene O'Neill, chose Northern California as his sanctuary at the pinnacle of his writing career. Secluded from the outside world within the serene walls of his Tao House, O'Neill crafted his final and most memorable masterpieces: The Iceman Cometh, Long Day's Journey Into Night, and A Moon for the Misbegotten.

At the park

• Wildlife & bird watching scenic feature

Shows and experiences

• Historic sites & museum

Events

• Eugene O'Neill Festival

Before you go

Limits

Reservations are required, except on Saturdays, which are first-come, first-served

Limits

Yes, service dogs are legally permitted anywhere in a park that visitors can go

Getting there

Reservations are required to visit the site. We offer a free shuttle that will pick up visitors in downtown Danville, CA. The shuttle meets at 205 Railroad Avenue outside the Museum of the San Ramon Valley. Parking is available next to the museum. Reservations can be made by calling (925) 228-8860 x6422 or send your reservation request by e-mail.

Weather & when to go

The Mediterranean climate of Danville features hot, dry summers with lower temperatures near 60º F and upper temperatures near 100º F. The heat gives way to cool, rainy winters with lows near 45º F and highs near 75º F. Fall and spring can bring rain and temperatures from 55-80º F.

Visitor center

Eugene O'Neill National Historic Site — Eugene O'Neill National Historic Site is only accessible by National Park Service Shuttle. Visitors are not permitted to drive their personal/private vehicles to the site. Advance reservations are required for tours. Tours are offered Wednesday-Sunday at either 10:00 am or 2:00 pm. Allow 2 hours… — Due to the nature of Eugene O'Neill NHS, visitors are not able to drive directly to the park site. Instead, reservations are required and we offer a free shuttle that will pick up the visitor in downtown Danville, CA. The shuttle meets at 205 Railroad Avenue in downtown Danville, just outside the Museum of the San Ramon Valley. Parking is available next to the museum. More information will be…

Facilities on the park map

3 restroom, 1 visitor information.

History

Opened

1976

Heritage status

Listed heritage / protected status

Heritage status

Listed on the National Register of Historic Places

• Park opened