Plan Your Visit

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  Visting Tao House

  Reservations Are Required: Start Here

  Discover the Eugene O'Neill National Historic Site

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  See O'Neill's Life Works

  Things to Do

  Find out what you can do while visiting the park site.

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  The Gardens and Grounds

  Operating Hours and Seasons

  Information on park operation days and times.

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  The Shuttle

  Directons and Transportation

  Directions to the shuttle stop in Danville, California.

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  Can I bring my pet?

  Pets in the park

  Information on bringing pets to the Eugene O'Neill NHS.

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  Browse Our Bookstore!

  Bookstore and Gift Shop

  Remember to stop by our park bookstore and gift shop.

 

Park identity sign.

NPS photo/Luther Bailey

The Home of Playwright Eugene O'Neill

Of all the places Eugene O'Neill called home during his restless life, Tao (pronounced "Dow") House was the one that held him longest, the refuge where he wrote his last plays. In early 1937, he and Carlotta were living in a San Francisco Hotel. "No roots. No home," Carlotta wrote as they searched for a place to live. Drawn to the privacy and climate of the San Ramon Valley, they purchased a 158-acre ranch near Danville and planned what O'Neill hoped would be his "final home and harbor."

How to Visit this Unique National Park

The Eugene O'Neill National Historic Site is part of a private, gated community. No personal vehicles are allowed to enter the community or main park site. A complimentary shuttle is provided to this free site and can be boarded at specific times in the town of Danville, California. Reservations are required for all operating days. Learn more about making your reservation.