Have you ever wanted to fall asleep listening to the sound of ocean waves crashing along the shore, or wake up to the sound of seagulls calling in the morning? Not far from Santa Barbara, Gaviota State Park and campground sits on the edge of Kashtayit State Marine Conservation Area (SMCA), allowing you to camp right on the beach […]
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Exploring California’s Marine Protected Areas: Pacific Grove Marine Gardens State Marine Conservation Area
June 29th, 2020
The Monterey Peninsula is famous for its scenic views and amazing wildlife. Along the coastline, in the city of Pacific Grove is a beautiful place that exemplifies these features called the Pacific Grove Marine Gardens State Marine Conservation Area (SMCA).This marine protected area (MPA) is nestled between two other MPAs: Asilomar State Marine Reserve (SMR) and Lovers Point-Julia Platt SMR. […]
Exploring California’s Marine Protected Areas: Cabrillo State Marine Reserve
May 29th, 2020
If you’ve never been tidepooling, the Point Loma tidepools in San Diego are a good place to start. These tidepools lie within Cabrillo State Marine Reserve (SMR) and Cabrillo National Monument, just a short drive down the hill from the national monument’s main entrance and visitor center. With easy access and docents available to help guide visitors’ experiences, it […]
Del Norte Ocean Recreation Handbook
May 15th, 2020
A presentation-style guide to ocean recreation in Del Norte County with local marine protected area information.
Exploring California’s Marine Protected Areas: Cambria State Marine Conservation Area
May 5th, 2020
Along Highway 1 nestled between the cities of San Simeon and Cambria in San Luis Obispo County is a 5.8 mile stretch of beautiful coastline and the Cambria State Marine Conservation Area (SMCA).