National Historic Site

Eugene O’Neill National Historic Site

West

About Eugene O’Neill

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.

From the National Park Service.

Region: West
State: California
Designation: National Historic Site
Entrance fee: None listed

Trail data for this park is still being added.
Places for this park are still being added.

Know before you go

Fees, hours, weather and getting to Eugene O’Neill.

Entrance fees

The National Park Service lists no entrance fee for this park.

Hours

Mon: Closed
Tue: Closed
Wed: 10:00AM - 4:30PM
Thu: 10:00AM - 4:30PM
Fri: 10:00AM - 4:30PM
Sat: 10:00AM - 4:30PM
Sun: 10:00AM - 4:30PM

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.

Weather and 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.

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.

Directions from the National Park Service

Contact the park

Address: 205 Railroad Avenue, Danville, CA 94526
Phone: (925) 228-8860
Email: euon_general_info@nps.gov
Official site: nps.gov/euon

From the National Park Service, checked weekly. Fees, hours and road conditions change: confirm with the park before you go.

Trip planner

A day-by-day plan for Eugene O’Neill

Tell us your dates and what you are into. We group the stops by where they are, so each day is one part of the park, not a zigzag.

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Things to do in Eugene O’Neill

The park service's own list, with how long each takes.

Guided Tour of Tao House

Guided Tours · about 2 hours · Reservation required

*Please note: The 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 the Eu…