Eugene O'Neill National Historic Site
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Eugene O'Neill National Historic Site at a glance
- Best time
- March–May, October–November
- Trip length
- 2–4 hours to 1 day
- Don't miss
- Guided Tour of Tao House
- Nearby city
- Danville, CA
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About Eugene O'Neill National Historic Site
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.
No current NPS alerts
The National Park Service has no active alerts listed for Eugene O'Neill National Historic Site. Conditions change quickly — check again before you go.
Source: National Park Service (as of Nov 11, 2026). Official Eugene O'Neill National Historic Site page on nps.gov
Weather Information
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.
Operating Hours
Eugene O'Neill National Historic Site must be accessed through a private, gated road owned by a community of neighboring residents. In order to experience Eugene O'Neill National Historic Site, visitors need to make reservations and will be driven by a park shuttle from the Town of Danville, California. You'll receive a tour of Eugene O'Neill's "Tao House" and have time to explore the grounds before returning to Danville on the shuttle.
- MondayClosed
- TuesdayClosed
- Wednesday10:00AM - 4:30PM
- Thursday10:00AM - 4:30PM
- Friday10:00AM - 4:30PM
- Saturday10:00AM - 4:30PM
- Sunday10:00AM - 4:30PM
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Planning Eugene O'Neill National Historic Site
The summary above covers timing and highlights. These go deeper on reservations, crowds, and logistics.
Reservation rules vary by season and activity for Eugene O'Neill National Historic Site. See Overview on this page for fees, timed entry, and campground details before you travel.
