ESTERO AMERICANO COAST PRESERVE

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NOW OPEN
Friday - Sunday, 8 am to 5 pm

ESTERO AMERICANO COAST PRESERVE

Acquired by The Wildlands Conservancy in 2015 through a visionary public-private partnership—including the State Coastal Conservancy, Sonoma County Ag + Open Space, the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation, Sonoma Land Trust, and individual donors—the Estero Americano Coast Preserve protects 547 stunning acres where Marin and Sonoma Counties meet.

This ecologically rich landscape includes a one-mile stretch along the mouth of the Estero Americano Estuary, part of the Gulf of the Farallones National Marine Sanctuary. Tidal marshes, eelgrass beds, mudflats, and open waters provide essential habitat for Central California Coast steelhead, tidewater goby, and California red-legged frog, all within a dynamic mix of saltwater and freshwater.

In springtime, iris-covered coastal prairie spills toward three-quarters of a mile of rugged shoreline, offering panoramic views to Point Reyes National Seashore and excellent opportunities for seasonal whale watching.

Thoughtful Access, Rooted in Stewardship

We’re working to open Estero Americano Coast Preserve seven days a week starting in November.

Learn about our work and how you can help >>

 

PLAN YOUR VISIT

PRESERVE HOURS

Friday - Sunday
8 AM to 5 PM

ADMISSION

FREE

CONTACT US

(707) 243-3064
jennerheadlands@wildlandsconservancy.org

GETTING HERE

Preserve access is through a pedestrian gate off of Sonoma County Regional Park’s Shorttail Gulch Coastal Access Trail.

 

THINGS TO DO

AMENITIES

PROHIBITIONS

SAFETY


LEAVE NO TRACE

Pack it in, Pack it out.

Take any trash you make with you.

Leave What You Find.

Allow others a sense of discovery by leaving rocks, plants, archaeological artifacts and other objects of interest as you find them.

Respect Wildlife.

Learn about wildlife through quiet observation. Do not disturb wildlife or plants just for a “better look.” Observe wildlife from a distance so they are not scared or forced to flee.

Be Considerate of Others.

One of the most important components of outdoor ethics is to maintain courtesy toward other visitors. It helps everyone enjoy their outdoor experience.

Principles courtesy of Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor Ethics.

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