California Coastal National Monument
Celebrate with us!
The Bureau of Land Management would like to invite the public to “Celebrate the Coast,” from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Sat. May 18, at Point Arena. This event marks the 10-year anniversary of the inclusion of the Point Arena-Stornetta Unit to the California Coastal National Monument. The event is free to the public and activities will be happening along the coastal trail between City Hall and the Lighthouse. Mendocino College Field Station, found along the trail, will be offering an open house.
Festivities begin at 10 a.m. at Point Arena City Hall, 451 School Street, Point Arena, CA. A shuttle will be running from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., allowing participants to walk the entirety of the five-mile trail in one direction and get a ride back to their vehicle. More details can be found in the “Celebrate the Coast” flyer.
For more information, call 707-468-4000
Overview
Connecting the Pacific Ocean with the land, the California Coastal National Monument provides unique coastal habitat for marine-dependent wildlife and vegetation on more than 20,000 rocks, islands, exposed reefs and pinnacles along the California coastline, as well as 7,924 acres of public land in six onshore units: Trinidad Head, Waluplh-Lighthouse Ranch, Lost Coast Headlands, Point Arena-Stornetta, Cotoni-Coast Dairies, and Piedras Blancas.
While millions of people view the Monument from beaches, bluffs and watercraft, a closer look reveals activity as it provides untrammeled nesting habitat for an estimated 200,000 breeding seabirds and thousands of loafing and breeding marine mammals, including harbor seals, and California and Steller’s sea lions.
The California Coast is a way of life for millions of Californians, and a destination for visitors from around the world. Many come to the coast for health, play, work, discovery, and enjoyment. The scenic beauty and important wildlife habitat within the Monument are protected by the Bureau of Land Management as National Conservation Lands.
Along its length, this spectacular interplay of land and sea is an experience that creates lasting connections between people and nature.
Access: Restricted access; access to the light station grounds is by guided tour only
Access: Open for day use only; no motorized vehicles or hang gliding; dogs must be on leash.
Access: Public access to Cotoni-Coast Dairies is currently limited to guided hikes while the BLM develops a management plan.
Access: Restricted access; open for public access first Saturday of each month and special events
Access: Open for day use only
Access: Open for day use only
Access: Open for day use only