Eugene O'Neill National Historic Site
Designation: National Historic Site
Location: California
📘 Park Overview
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.
🌤 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.
🚗 Directions
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.
Images
Eugene O'Neill Home in Danville, California
Credit: NPS Photo/Luther Bailey
The "Old Barn", a part of the Eugene O'Neill National Historic Site
Credit: NPS/Luther Bailey
Mountain background as seen from the park.
Credit: NPS/Luther Bailey
The Eugene O'Neill NHS park sign.
Credit: NPS/Luther Bailey
Historic image of Eugene O'Neill at the Tao House property.
Credit: NPS Collection.
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Entrance Fees
No entrance fees listed.
Entrance Passes
No entrance passes listed.
3-Day Weather Forecast
Monday, Jul 13
Sunny
High: 100.6°F | Low: 73.4°F
Humidity: 35%
Wind: 8.9 mph
Rain Chance: 1%
UV Index: 8.7
Sunrise: 05:56 AM
Sunset: 08:30 PM
Moon: New Moon (0%)
Visibility: 6 mi
Dew Point: 70.4°F
Cloud Cover: 1%
Pressure: N/A mb
Air Quality (PM2.5): N/A
Ozone: N/A
EPA Index: N/A
Tuesday, Jul 14
Sunny
High: 92.6°F | Low: 62.3°F
Humidity: 31%
Wind: 9.6 mph
Rain Chance: 1%
UV Index: 9.8
Sunrise: 05:57 AM
Sunset: 08:30 PM
Moon: New Moon (1%)
Visibility: 6 mi
Dew Point: 64.6°F
Cloud Cover: 1%
Pressure: N/A mb
Air Quality (PM2.5): N/A
Ozone: N/A
EPA Index: N/A
Wednesday, Jul 15
Sunny
High: 89.5°F | Low: 54.6°F
Humidity: 44%
Wind: 8.3 mph
Rain Chance: 1%
UV Index: 9.7
Sunrise: 05:58 AM
Sunset: 08:29 PM
Moon: New Moon (3%)
Visibility: 6 mi
Dew Point: 58.7°F
Cloud Cover: 1%
Pressure: N/A mb
Air Quality (PM2.5): N/A
Ozone: N/A
EPA Index: N/A
Weather Alerts (1)
Coastal Flood Advisory issued July 12 at 9:03PM PDT until July 16 at 4:00AM PDT by NWS San Francisco CA
Effective: Jul 13, 2026 12:03am
Expires: Jul 14, 2026 4:00am
* WHAT...Up to 1.8 ft of inundation above ground level is
possible in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal
waterways.
* WHERE...Bayshore locations along the San Francisco and San
Pablo Bays.
* WHEN...Until 4 AM PDT Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only
isolated road closures expected.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...At the San Francisco tidal gauge, high
tide is expected to be 1.7 ft above normal (7.5 ft MLLW) at
10:06 PM 7/12, 1.8 ft above normal (7.6 ft MLLW) at 11:01 PM
7/13, 1.6 ft above normal (7.4 ft MLLW) at 11:55 PM 7/14, 1.3
ft above normal (7.1 ft MLLW) at 12:48 AM 7/16. These
predictions include both astronomical tides and roughly 3-6
inches of additional water mainly from a combination of
thermal expansion and accumulated sea level rise since the
tidal datum was established (1983- 2001). High tide varies up
to 90 minutes earlier or later along the Pacific Coast and
through the San Francisco Bay, respectively.
Visitor Center & Contacts
📍 Physical Address:
205 Railroad Avenue
Danville, CA 94526
🏤 Mailing Address:
Eugene O'Neill NHS
P.O. Box 280
Danville, CA 94526
📞 Voice Phone: 925-228-8860
✉️ Email: euon_general_info@nps.gov