airtable_createdTime,airtable_id,area,body,country_slug,latitude,longitude,name,region,slug,time_zone,website_url,directions_to_tidepools,address,bathroom_info,bathrooms,header_credit,header_image,parking,temp_reference,managment,open_to_public,phone,visitor_center,cost,hours,directions_latitude,directions_longitude,docents,dogs,food_options,rules_and_collecting,groups,accessibility_and_safety,live_on_site,natalie_visited,pet_policy,radius_km,rules_and_collecting_url,station_id,tagline,tidepool_height,variance_ft,wikipedia,other_names,picnic_options,header_credit_url,official_open,docent_info,webcam_url 2017-11-26T05:36:39.000Z,recDbQJmfGBK4ra5S,Pescadero,Arroyo de los Frijoles Beach is the southern beach at Bean Hollow State Beach. The parking lot is right off Highway 1 about three miles north of the Pigeon Point Lighthouse. At the parking lot above the beach there are picnic tables with barbeques and restrooms nearby. Arroyo del los Frijoles cove has a sandy beach with some rocks near the center and two rocky points closing off the cove a bit from the ocean. This shape of the cove creates a strong rip current so swimming is dangerous here. The creek in Arroyo de los Frijoles flows down to Lake Lucerne Reservoir next to Highway 1 and then hits the beach south of the parking lot entrance. There is a self-guided nature trail that begins at the north part of the beach and follows the bluff between the highway and the ocean all the way to Pebble Beach which is the northern beach of Bean Hollow State Beach. This trail is about one-mile each way making it an easy round-trip from either beach,us,37.2271268,-122.4111093,Arroyo de los Frijoles Beach,us_pacific_coast,arroyo-de-los-frijoles,America/Los_Angeles,,,,,Yes,,,,,,,,,,,,,,Yes,"Duarte's Tavern Mercado & Taqueria de Amigos",,,,,1,Dogs allowed on leish,,,,,,,,Bean Hollow,checked,,,, 2020-08-31T04:31:11.000Z,recSrjNs2YhZElex8,Santa Barbara,"The study site is a rocky point, approximately 500 meters past the marine lab buildings and the public restroom. The site is the first large rocky outcrop you come to as you walk west along Campus Point Beach. The three rocks are surrounded by sand, which varies in height seasonally.",us,34.4045437,-119.8441133,Campus Point,us_pacific_coast,campus-point,America/Los_Angeles,,"The study site is a rocky point, approximately 500 meters past the marine lab buildings and the public restroom. The site is the first large rocky outcrop you come to as you walk west along Campus Point Beach. The three rocks are surrounded by sand, which varies in height more or less seasonally. It consists of three parts, a shoreward portion, a middle rock and an oceanward portion, separated by sand and then a narrow channel.","Santa Barbra, CA",There are public restrooms located at the edge of Campus Point Beach.,Yes,,,"Campus Point is located on the University of California, Santa Barbara (map of the University of California Santa Barbara campus). Take Highway 217 to the East Campus entrance of UCSB. Go left through the roundabout onto Lagoon Road. Follow Lagoon Road until you can take a left into parking lot #6 Lot #6 has twenty metered spots that can be purchased at the Pay Station. Pay Stations take $1 and $5 bills and do not give change. Prices range from $2 to $8 per space, depending on the length of time you plan to stay",,"[""University of California"", ""UC Santa Barbra""]",,,No,"Prices range from $2 to $8 per space, depending on the length of time you plan to stay.",,34.4085776,-119.8427913,Yes,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,You can schedule a REEF Tour by contacting outreach@msi.ucsb.edu, 2020-08-31T04:30:59.000Z,recAVPHG8YFCNXy2o,LA,"The site is straight offshore, about 40 meters from the staircase and centered on the outermost and largest mussel-covered rock outcrop. The outcrop is surrounded by sand. It consists of a oceanward portion and a shoreward portion, separated by a narrow connection (“neck”) that bridges over two small tunnels Contact Carpinteria State Park well in advance of your scheduled rocky intertidal trip. The Park has a policy about the number of people who can go on the reef in a day Contact is Marie Lindsey at (805) 684-7487 or mlindsey@parks.ca.gov. You might also consider scheduling a tidepool walk with a ranger, guided walks last approximately one hour.",us,34.3872536,-119.516589,Carpinteria State Beach,us_pacific_coast,carpinteria-state-beach,America/Los_Angeles,," A staircase, just southeast from the parking lot, leads to the beach.","Carpinteria, CA",There are a few public restrooms inside the park.,Yes,,,"This site is located at the east end of Carpinteria State Park in Carpinteria, Santa Barbara County. Take Highway 101 to Carpinteria (east of Santa Barbara). Get off at the Casitas Pass Rd exit and turn toward the ocean. Take a right on Carpinteria Drive, then take the first left on Palm Avenue. Go all the way to the end of Palm Avenue and enter Carpinteria State Park. After going through the kiosk, take a sharp left and proceed down the coast to the very end where there is a little cul-de-sac where you can park. ",,"[""California State Park""]",,,,,,34.388201,-119.5147189,Yes,,,," The Park waives parking fees for school groups, but you must first submit a school group reservation form that the park will send you when you call to schedule a field trip. Contact is Marie Lindsey at (805) 684-7487 or mlindsey@parks.ca.gov.",,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, 2020-08-31T04:31:39.000Z,recX4H63f8kUQqBbF,Santa Barbara,Coal Oil Point is a low-lying flat rocky reef with scattered boulders and surge channels. The reef is often partially buried in sand in spring and summer months. Mussel beds can only be found on larger boulders and raised areas. Be careful of old pier piling remains as this area was once an active oil field. This is also a pop,us,34.406672,-119.8779161,Coal Oil Point,us_pacific_coast,coal-oil-point,America/Los_Angeles,,

Follow the trail west along the coast from the line of trees car parking. There is a slope down to beach level and close to there is the reef

,"Santa Barbara, CA","There is a portable restroom available on the bluff top, near the entrance to the western beach trail. Other facilities are available in the Isla Vista business district. ",Yes,,,"If you do not have a UC Santa Barbara West Campus parking pass, you will need to park in the western end of the community of Isla Vista and walk aproximately 0.5 miles to the point either on the blufftop trail or along the beach To reach the parking area, turn left at the junction with El Colegio from Storke and then take your next right, at Camino Corto. Drive 5 blocks to Del Playa. Turn right and drive for two blocks, and park along the row of trees. A trail leads out to the point and COPR.",,"[""University of California"", ""UC Santa Barbra"", ""California State Marine Conservation Area""]",,,,,,34.4100387,-119.8696294,,,,Recreational or commercial take of marine life is prohibited.,

Groups must make a reservation prior to visiting

,,,,,,http://www.dfg.ca.gov/marine/mpa/scmpas_list.asp,,,,,,,,,,, 2020-08-31T04:24:49.000Z,recT5rGl8gXUPEDap,LA,"The County Line Boulder Field is located a mile west of the Ventura/Los Angeles County line, just above Malibu along the Pacific Coast Highway. From the North, take Highway 101 to Oxnard. Exit Rice Ave and turn towards the ocean. Rice Ave becomes Highway 1 South, the Pacific Coast Highway (PCH). Continue on PCH until you come to the Neptune’s Net Seafood Restaurant (42505 PCH), three miles past the Sycamore Canyon State Park. Neptune’s Net will be on your left. Park in the dirt lot on your right. From the South, take the PCH Northbound. Continue along PCH past Pepperdine and Leo Carrillo State Park until you come to the Neptune’s Net Seafood Restaurant. Neptune’s Net will be on your right. Park in the dirt lot on your left.",us,34.0524691,-118.9641465,County line boulder field,us_pacific_coast,county-line-boulder-field,America/Los_Angeles,,"

To get to the boulder field, walk west (to the right of you are facing the sea from the carpark) along the bluff to a wooden staircase closest to the creek - not the staircase directly off the car park. The boulder field will be directly in front of you.

","Malibu, CA",Portable toilets are located at the west end of the dirt parking lot.,Yes,,,"Park in the dirt lot along Highway 1, across from Neptune’s Net.",,,,,,,,34.0527066,-118.9625872,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, 2020-08-31T04:40:00.000Z,rec9t3b14aL7dB9np,Santa Cruz,"This flat site is a sloping, nicely zoned mussel bed. Beyond the mussel beds, there are several small sea caves that are worth exploring Davenport Landing is located off Highway 1 on the northwestern edge of Santa Cruz County. It is north of the town of Davenport and before Scott Creek. From Highway 1, turn onto Davenport Landing Road, which is a continuation of Swanton Road, and park near the public access trail to the beach. The monitoring site is on the rock platform at the southeast end of the sand beach. Turn left when you reach the beach and walk over the cement structure that drains seawater from the US Abalone mariculture facility. The vertical transect and mussel permanent plot are on the western edge of the rock platform. The anemone permanent plot is near the middle of the rock platform.",us,37.02385,-122.216193,Davenport Landing,us_pacific_coast,davenport-landing,America/Los_Angeles,,,,A public restroom is next to the access trail along the road.,Yes,,,Park near the public access trail to the beach on Davenport Landing Road.,,,,,,,,37.024852,-122.215366,,,,collecting of any type is illegal without a scientific collecting permit.,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, 2017-11-26T01:38:54.000Z,recFNm7Z8NsVjH3jk,Bolinas,"Duxbury Reef is a large rock bench platform composed of Monterey Shale, a substrate that is fragile and prone to erosion. Try to hit a low low tide when you plan your trip out to Duxbury Reef. More of the reef will be exposed and it’s quite a sight to see from the trails on the bluff. After you get down to the water level, you’ll see why this is considered one of the top tide pools in the state. Agate Beach is another one of the more secluded tide pool spots located near Bolinas, CA. The beach is the access point to Duxbury Reef, which is the largest reef of its kind in North America. At low tide, you can walk way out on the reef, but be careful not to crunch any barnacles under your toes. What looks like just a plain stretch of rocky shale from far away is actually full of life! You can see mussels, abalones, limpets, sea cucumbers, and an impressive variety of kelp and sea plants. The vivid colors and the amazing diversity of species will keep you curiously hopping from pool to pool until the next high tide kicks you out. This 2-mile ocean shoreline boasts a fantastic tide pool in addition to frequent visitors such as whales, sea lions and many different types of shorebirds. Agate Beach is part of the Duxbury Reef State Marine Sanctuary—the largest soft shale reef in California—which creates an incredibly biodiverse coastal area. A lucky kid exploring the rocky tide pools may come across a giant green anemone which is rumored to measure up to six inches across!

Keep a lookout for spiny red starfish that are often seen around these intertidal zones, also the occasional two-spotted octopus which you may be lucky enough to see lurking in a coral burrow.

",us,37.9008566,-122.7194038,Duxbury Reef,us_pacific_coast,duxbury-reef,America/Los_Angeles,http://www.californiabeaches.com/attraction/duxbury-reef-tide-pools/,"Agate Beach is located in Bolinas. On Highway 1, proceed 4.5 miles north of Stinson Beach, then take Olema-Bolinas Road west to Bolinas. Turn left on Elm Road and follow until it to the end. Walk south along the shore at low tide to the adjacent Duxbury Reef. ","Ocean Pkwy and Elm Rd, Bolinas, CA 94924",Portable toilets are located at the north end of the Agate Beach parking lot.,Yes,,,Parking is $2 or free?,,"[""California State Marine Conservation Area""]",Yes,(415) 868-1224,,,Sunrise to sunset,,,,,,"Duxbury Reef is a State Marine Conservation Area that is part of a new network of marine protected areas established by the state of California. It is illegal to collect anything at Duxbury, with few exceptions for select species such as red abalone and fish (from shore only). ",,"It’s possible to explore in this direction for a long way, but don’t let your route back get cut off by the rising tide. Stay far away from the cliff edges as erosion has undercut them in many places. ",,,Dogs on-leash are permitted.,,,,This is the largest shale reef in North America. It stretches 1000ft from shore to a depth of 13ft.,,,,,,,,, 2017-11-26T04:55:13.000Z,recxL6HtYD4mOWRId,Bodega bay,"Dillon Beach on Bodega Bay is privately-owned by the Dillon Beach Resort, but for a small fee anyone can enjoy this beautiful beach. The beach is located in the small town of Dillon Beach at the northern Marin County coastal border. Dillon Beach gets bigger waves rolling on shore than nearby Lawson’s Landing which has some protection from Tomales Point on Point Reyes Peninsula. For this reason surfers come here when conditions are right. When the tide is low and the surf is too, tide pool exploration is fun. ",us,38.2672745,-122.9779365,Dillon Beach,us_pacific_coast,dyllon-beach,America/Los_Angeles,https://www.californiabeaches.com/beach/dillon-beach/,The beach is located in the small town of Dillon Beach at the northern Marin County coastal border. Head west on Dillon Beach Road from the town of Tomales on Highway 1 west of Petaluma. Stay left as you head into town and the road leads right to the beach.,"1 Beach Avenue Dillon Beach, CA 94929",,Yes,,,,,"[""Private""]",Yes,,,,,,,,,The resort has a quaint little cafe and a general store ,,"Surfing, Bodyboarding, Tidepooling, Bonfires Amenities Restrooms, Picnic Tables, Fire Pits, Cabins / Cottages, Cafe, Store, Tide Pools",,,,Dogs allowed on leash,,,,"Privately owned but publicly accessible beach at a resort which has a quaint little cafe, a general store and surf shop, and cabins to rent. ",,,,,checked,,,, 2017-11-26T01:40:01.000Z,recCsWfQfsPqjpShK,Half moon bay,"

Great selection of tide-pools with an excellent visitors center. Fitzgerald Marine Reserve is a 3-mile stretch of protected beach, tide pools, marshes and bluffs.

The volunteer docents are super knowledgeable and on weekends and holidays you’ll find them on hand about the reef to answer any questions and point out the really cool critters that live in the tidepools!

Adjacent to and possibly within the reserve is an endangered species of butterfly, the San Bruno elfin butterfly.

From the Fitzgerald website: at the sheltered sandy cove at the south end of the Reserve, take the trail to the bluff tops to return to the parking lot. Walk through the tangled garden of an old estate and through a century-old forest of wind-sculpted Monterey cypress trees. In the spring, California gray whales migrate north offshore. In the summer and fall, brown pelicans skim wave tops.

",us,37.510556,-122.509722,James Fitzgerald Marine Reserve ,us_pacific_coast,fitzgerald-marine-reserve,America/Los_Angeles,http://fitzgeraldreserve.org/,,"200 Nevada Ave. Moss Beach, Ca",

Bathrooms are at the ranger station near the parking lot

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From Highway 1 at Moss Beach, turn west on California Avenue and proceed to the parking lot at the end of the street. The reserve’s main entrance is at the end of California Avenue.

Allow 45 minutes to reach the reserve from the intersection of Highways 280 and 92. (Buses with students can use either Highway 1 or Highway 92).

Buses will be directed where to park upon arrival.

Parking is extremely limited. If your group is traveling by car, carpooling is required.

",,"[""San Mateo County Parks""]",Yes,(650) 728-3584,Yes,Free,"Opens at 8am. Closing time varies seasonally, check the reserve website for specific openings.",,,Yes,No,

There are lots of restaurants in the nearby town of Granada or in Half Moon Bay. The historic cliff-top restaurant Moss Beach Distillery is just South of the reserve and has been operating since 1927.

,"

Fitzgerald Marine Reserve is in a no-take Marine Protected Area. You are not allowed to collect any sort of organisms, shells, rocks, driftwood, etc. Please do not bring buckets to the reef.

Don’t turn over rocks or put any animals in containers, don’t feed animals or pick them up.

Do not disturb the Harbor seals, Stay a safe 50ft distance away from them. If there are orange cones present on the beach or reef, stay on the side of the cones farthest away from the seals.

USE SPECIAL CAUTION during the March-to-June harbour seal pupping season, because if a mother seal is scared away from her baby, she is very likely to abandon the pup, which will die. If you see a pup that looks abandoned, STAY AWAY and call the reserve staff. They will monitor the pup and contact the Marine Mammal Center for a rescue if necessary.

","

If you’re bringing a group of 15 or more, you must reserve a time and date for a docent-led tour. Consult their website for tour dates and reservations.

","

The beach and reef are not accessible to walkers and wheelchairs. However, a paved trail through part of the reserve is accessible.

Don’t run on beach or reef as you could easily slip. There are often landslides so please stay away from the bottom of the fragile cliffs, don’t dig at the cliffs.

Always watch the ocean and be aware of the rising tide. Stay with your group and your volunteer naturalist guide.

The creek is polluted. Please cross the creek, but do not play in it.

",1,1,"No dogs at all, do not bring dogs with you.",0.5,http://www.fitzgeraldreserve.org/newffmrsite/good-tidepooler-rules-of-conduct/,9414131,Magnificent reef to visit for first-time tidepoolers and experienced naturalists alike.,1.0,2,https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fitzgerald_Marine_Reserve,,,,,, 2017-11-26T01:56:21.000Z,recYrDpVivWe2GDoJ,Santa Cruz,"This flat site is a sloping, nicely zoned mussel bed with lots of species hidden in the nooks and crannies. This site can get lots of foot traffic so be prepared if monitoring on a weekend. If you visit in the late-fall or winter, don’t forget to check out the Monarch Preserve for the yearly migration of up to 100,000 monarch butterflies! This is a busy place. It has a picturesque rock arch in the surf and an excellent sandy beach. Come here at low tide and you’ll get an added bonus with tide pools that are exposed on the western shoreline. Docents are available throughout the year to give you guided tours of Natural Bridges tide pools. These pools are only visible at low tide so check out the tide forecast before you go. While you’re there, snap some iconic photos of the famous “natural bridge” that gives the park its name. These photos can be especially beautiful at sunset, and the “bridge” can make an excellent background for portraits too. To ensure the best tide pool viewing, check the tide charts before you go. If you’re timing is off, the Visitor Center also has an aquarium that displays tidepool critters. Either way, you’ll return home with a renewed appreciation for life forms both squishy and spiny. This Santa Cruz beach is great for viewing all sorts of sea life as well as the amazing, naturally formed rock bridge out in the water. you head north along the beach you can climb the rocks to access the tide pools. Also nearby is the Seymour Marine Discovery Center, another great place to learn about Bay Area marine life.",us,36.9491477,-122.0610663,Natural Bridges State Beach,us_pacific_coast,natural-bridges,America/Los_Angeles,http://www.californiabeaches.com/beach/natural-bridges-state-beach/,"Natural Bridges is located at the north end of the town of Santa Cruz. Take Swift Street west from Highway 1, then West Cliff Drive north until it ends at the state beach. The tide pools are located on the side of the beach opposite the “natural bridges.” Head north from the state beach parking lot and scramble over a rocky shelf and you will find yourself surrounded by pools of many shapes and sizes. There is also a more accessible route through the mobile home park. Natural Bridges tide pools are on the western edge of Santa Cruz. The best way to reach the site is through the De Anza mobile home community. From the Deleware Avenue entrance, walk down Cascade Drive and follow the path past the pond to the small beach. Once at the beach, head to the right and cross the first two rocky platforms to the site on the third platform. The site is past the area directly under the gazebo. The walk takes about 10 minutes. Please respect the privacy of the De Anza residents and keep noise to a minimum.","2531 West Cliff Dr. Santa Cruz, ",There is a porta potty at the end of Delaware Avenue and several buildings have public restrooms at the main entrance to the State Beach.,Yes,,,"State beach parking is $10, or park just before the beach entrance on Swanton Blvd. for free if there’s a spot Park at the end of Delaware Avenue, by the entrance to the De Anza mobile home community.",,"[""California State Park"", ""California State Marine Conservation Area""]",Yes,(831) 423-4609,Yes,,,36.9517807,-122.0574584,checked,,,Removal of any living thing is illegal.,"Contact the State Beach before taking a group to the intertidal platforms so that the rangers are kept informed and your group does not conflict with any docent-led tours. If there is room, you can arrange to park in the State Beach parking lot without charge. For more information, call 831-423-4609.","The route down can be tricky, so ask at the Visitor Center for directions to get to the pools through the neighboring mobile home park.",,,,,,,"This spot has a picturesque rock arch and in addition to tidepools, has a sandy beach. In the park there is a Monarch butterfly Preserve which is a great place to see these beautiful creatures in an overwintering spot.",,,,,,,,, 2017-11-26T03:12:03.000Z,recr9mbfVvnmuhhHj,Point Reyes,"The intertidal zones of the Palomarin Beach and Sculptured Beach are excellent places to explore the animals that enjoy the tides’ eternal ebb and flow. Make sure to arrive with plenty of time to explore as both beaches require a decent walk from the parking area. You will be rewarded by seeing limpets, sand crabs, black turban snails, purple sea urchins and more. ",us,37.93002,-122.7452438,Palomarin Beach,us_pacific_coast,palomarin-beach,America/Los_Angeles,,"15 mins hike from the Bear Valley Visitor Center Palomarin Beach is at the south end of Point Reyes. On Highway 1, proceed 4.5 miles north of Stinson Beach, then take Olema-Bolinas Road west for 1.8 miles to Mesa Road. Turn right onto Mesa Road and follow it 4.5 miles to the parking lot. To reach the tidepools, hike the 1.5-mile Palomarin Beach Trail from the Mesa Road trailhead. The walk down the cliff is steep and strenuous. To get to Palomarin Beach walk a short distance on the Coast Trail and look for a signed trail on the left. This trail descends then crosses through meadows before dropping down steeply to the beach. The hike is nearly a mile each way, but the trail is in good shape. Watch for poison ivy along the trails and check yourself for ticks if you brush up against the plants on the hike. ","End of Mesa Road, Bolinas, CA 94924",,Yes,,,The Palomarin parking area is located at the end of Mesa Road north of the town of Bolinas. Free parking,,"[""National park""]",,(415) 663-1092,,,,,,,,,,"If you have time, consider stopping at the Palomarin Bird Observatory Field Station which is on Mesa Road just before it ends at the trailhead parking area. It has an unstaffed visitor center open year-round and often has staff at work banding birds and doing other lab tasks which visitors can observe.",,,,No dogs allowed on beach,,,,,,,,,,,,, 2017-11-26T05:33:32.000Z,recrVKdoD7nkSOr5i,Pescadero,"Pebble Beach is the northern beach in Bean Hollow State Beach in San Mateo County. This is a small cove with a pebbly coarse brown sand. A stair leads down from the small circular parking area to the rocky south end of the cove. Excellent tide pools can be found in the rocks at the south end. Be careful on these rocks as sneaker waves (waves that are larger than normal) can come crashing ashore.This location is also known for tafoni rocks which are uniquely textured sandstone with holes and honeycomb-like structures that have been created through a weathering process. A self-guided nature trail can be found at the circular end of the Pebble Beach access road. This hiking trail continues along the bluff between Highway 1 and the rocky shoreline for about a mile to Arroyo de los Frijoles Beach, the southern beach in Bean Hollow State Beach.",us,36.561669,-121.936278,Pebble beach,us_pacific_coast,pebble-beach,America/Los_Angeles,,,,,Yes,Natalie Downe,"[{""filename"": ""2020-09-01 10.26.02.jpg"", ""height"": 2630, ""id"": ""attqrwclUbGsvXBfH"", ""size"": 6988001, ""thumbnails"": {""full"": {""height"": 3000, ""url"": ""https://v5.airtableusercontent.com/v1/13/13/1672632000000/NQKlUcSkbrD2A1ExTqEldA/OweU1ogpCykjV4zhPnK4kbNURDrDQAKqzrqKg2pJOcYEaH9zOm-e5GpNJmF-U71uqiMmgXF0ZUbosjf5JFs_TA/b3ArsCdmSqZbqiPMrL_j8KTfKsgiYUZW_UNrg0_gt5o"", ""width"": 3000}, ""large"": {""height"": 512, ""url"": ""https://v5.airtableusercontent.com/v1/13/13/1672632000000/2zgQFF8JdNIrCJea-Oiw8w/yYAWsg0gf8ro5Fe0nfLmO-MCt9NvWkew4WQc29FtnZUq7DhdU5lzi2kfR8-0K7HZR5uOwfOVNdtF9lclRi6dvg/7M5Q6vNJHYD8-7OIsgK1Jb1tpxK3Y3n0ApW3yx-m90g"", ""width"": 785}, ""small"": {""height"": 36, ""url"": ""https://v5.airtableusercontent.com/v1/13/13/1672632000000/ZdeGN0UVY6kU0Qz45L0PwA/epLYfA8sgJ66z6dqGG_5NEKEfKemnSkSrGUE0V8HQCGjn2R1aMS3rXsGNkwFkqNZiBerrWM8ArjFQv254eFuHQ/4fnhuEN0Kycggxx8s4MzgvDI60UF9edKiYIcfF-wMh8"", ""width"": 55}}, ""type"": ""image/jpeg"", ""url"": ""https://v5.airtableusercontent.com/v1/13/13/1672632000000/nhvPsau24NoRg90PkB_QsA/WLJZ5bnTV7STAmmCiK37yK6QmoNwmnAr1vOgoq7Z5xdCGvu-Ci6gqf5DlRl59pm52SG09Ht8GeKVqH-rX-6SlkeS_aj5HX-xCFiRsKzm4oc/jAcoe4OBuxv8Kbnptcn51sQhLlc2JUaNPS8ADGaFo4s"", ""width"": 4032}]",No fee for parking,,"[""California State Park""]",Yes,,,,,,,,,,,,,,1,Dogs allowed on leash,,,,,,,,,checked,http://blog.natbat.net/,,, 2017-11-26T02:38:06.000Z,recPeqGeNXsAgzaOk,Pescadero,"Traveling south from Half Moon Bay, you arrive at Pescadero Rd going towards Pescadero. There is a parking area there off Highway 1. where you can spot sea stars and sea anemones a-plenty. ",us,37.2646157,-122.4138891,Pescadero State beach,us_pacific_coast,pescadero-state-beach,America/Los_Angeles,http://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=522,,"Highway 1, Pescadero ",,Yes,Natalie Downe,"[{""filename"": ""2020-09-01 10.21.09.jpg"", ""height"": 2446, ""id"": ""attk5XKj6t0Xj9j02"", ""size"": 6451666, ""thumbnails"": {""full"": {""height"": 3000, ""url"": ""https://v5.airtableusercontent.com/v1/13/13/1672632000000/_bfjWdCPmykrbfJj13yyWA/vbcbMLYqgrgXw_rNTWbyaOYfLFnxXW1jjPEd7x3jq-aM-ZdJkjEiuJT6jiBOI0zk9dfB5nyIZsH9MMf9TZnjEg/Tryeh00UIzzioGhoaHLVkGSgO2VvB4QQX9mwutMiL88"", ""width"": 3000}, ""large"": {""height"": 512, ""url"": ""https://v5.airtableusercontent.com/v1/13/13/1672632000000/O7JoadLaUy7hYohayJo3Lg/h_rC4he8n-NNXZ-9msM7cNIE_dfzkfO4ZAz1OyON7FuuOOQEibPe_nEgZZRcSjJJoS8RU2KXH_utooiER_pgHw/anGo7WcUm-wF_tf8DBnI5IJfDqFV4B557c3cYVvy8Zg"", ""width"": 795}, ""small"": {""height"": 36, ""url"": ""https://v5.airtableusercontent.com/v1/13/13/1672632000000/0tdiQIWRvaNqjHnp0c2rJg/mSUHxUdPA5l_BZ7gMM5ncU-sv5Y8TbLuANMCKCFUMkR8wqMe0rW-46FgB18exlD2EQG6wMm3DDqxRYTV7m-dww/4riAjJQ7WIRke6r13UvE_bO_nNiz13_1qLkTh6q5nfI"", ""width"": 56}}, ""type"": ""image/jpeg"", ""url"": ""https://v5.airtableusercontent.com/v1/13/13/1672632000000/E_9dAeZLZ_jy1Au5BvloIw/HFBCexMtvZHHCapQL1BmfKvpOD6D9IWpjE-EHxGc9zH1Pe434Yn5ZuItHHDs04F2D-hXHcWLkIoXfS3uNjNyHV_YID6MyJLnh8S56OcFvmo/_yEXMRBcWIrbo6LPqDwMkZBcTsiy-V-1aB6-KxUgldA"", ""width"": 3798}]",Between Half Moon Bay and Santa Cruz is Pescadero State Beach that includes three separate parking lots. The middle lot gives you access to the rocky shore and tide pools.,,,,,,,,,,,,,,free guided tours of the marshland on the first Sunday of the month at 10 a.m.,,,1,,,,,,,,,,,http://blog.natbat.net/,,, 2017-11-26T01:40:59.000Z,recTsm3KeweNFb8eW,Half moon bay,"

Pillar Point is awesome! there is a lot of variety in the types of pool left by the tide. The left hand side (looking out to sea) has some small pocket pools and a wide flat seagrass bed. there are lots of accessible little pools near the beach and there's a small cut parallel to the beach which is a good place to spot fish.

The pools along the deeper ravine at a 90% angle to the beach have giant green anemones, acorn barnacles and is where you'll want to head to find nudibranchs. There are some sea palms and varied fauna on the rocks next to this ravine also.

This area is a popular surfing spot, also known as Mavericks when the tide is high and the waves can come in fast and strong so you'll need to watch your back and don't underestimate the tide. The smaller cut parallel to the beach fills in first so do wear water shoes!

",us,37.49542392,-122.49865193,Pillar Point,us_pacific_coast,pillar-point,America/Los_Angeles,www.smharbor.com/pillarpoint,"

Park in the parking lot at the bottom of the radar station if possible, follow the trail at the sea-end of the carpark straight out and along as the path swings to the right around the bluff. The tide pools, shallow-water sea grass beds and a secluded beach are about half a mile or so from the carpark after you pass the jetty on the left.

Keep an eye out for shorebirds in the marsh to the left, harbor seals in the secluded harbor before the jetty and nesting great blue herons in the trees on the walk to the tide pools.

",Pillar Point Harbor CA,Two porta potties are available in the carpark which is about half a mile from the site.,Yes,,,"

Parking available at the radar station and in the overflow carpark. Parking is often full, best to arrive at least an hour before low tide to leave enough time to park and also walk the half mile to the tide pools.

",,,Yes,(650) 726-5727,No,Free,,37.501768,-122.496765,No,Yes,

There are lots of restaurants in the nearby town of Granada or in Half Moon Bay.

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Please be respectful of the reef and leave anything that is alive or could have alive things in it where they are. Don't move animals between pools, put them back where you found them, it's their home. If you want to fish or collect seaweed or shellfish you need a fishing license.

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Groups are allowed, buses must park at the corner of Harvard and West Point.

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As tide pools go, this is pretty accessible. It's a bit of a walk on the flat path and there is a bit of beach to navigate to get to the pools, but the pools also have a reasonably flat section. That said, there are some fast flowing cut-throughs to get over if you want to go further out and seasonally some quite slippery seaweed, so a walking stick makes a good companion.

The edge of the tide pools nearest to the open ocean on the furthest right hand side (if you are facing out to sea) can be heavily affected by wind and swell, so as always, keep an eye out on the ocean, particularly so if it looks choppy.

If you go far out, make sure to watch your exit route to ensure that you don't get cut off by the incoming tide.

If you are setting up a picnic don't sit too near to the base of the cliff because erosion can cause dangerous falling rocks.

",1,1,

Dogs are allowed on-leash on the beach here.

,0.5,https://wildlife.ca.gov/Fishing/Ocean,9414131,Really varied tidepools with great Nudibranch potential!,0.5,2,https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pillar_Point_Harbor,,"

Lots of space on the beach for picnics, no fires allowed though. Be careful not to sit too close to the cliffs because rock fall is common.

",,1,,https://www.surf-forecast.com/breaks/Pillar-Point/webcams/latest 2017-11-26T04:32:16.000Z,recLZdp2L50siXrtP,Jenner,,us,38.4177676,-123.1081004,Shell beach ,us_pacific_coast,shell-beach,America/Los_Angeles,,"Shell Beach is located on Highway 1 three miles south of Jenner. The tidepools are rich and easily accessible A steep trail from the parking lot leads down to the beach and tide pools. The site is located at the northern tip of the cove at Shell Beach. Locate the tallest and largest boulder at the north end of the cove. At low tide, you can carefully walk around the seaward edge of this boulder to reach the dense mussel bed",,There is an outhouse located at the west end of the parking lot,Yes,,,"The signed parking lot is 3 miles south of Jenner and 7.7 miles north of Bodega Bay along Highway One. Parking is free. Note: The parking lot can be full on weekends.",,"[""California State Park""]",,(707) 875-3483,,,"During spring and summer low tides, volunteer naturalists are available to help interpret the tidepools for visitors.",,,checked,,,"Shell Beach is part of the Sonoma Coast State Park. All natural resources here are protected by Federal, State and Park laws. Disturbance or destruction of these resources is strictly forbidden. LiMPETS maintains a permit with State Parks for monitoring activities conducted at this site; therefore all groups must contact your local LiMPETS coordinator to plan your trip. Learn more about the geology of Shell Beach: http://terrywrightgeology.com/shellbeach.html",,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, 2017-11-26T01:49:43.000Z,recwag7Xz5KcUt6FD,Carmel/Monterey,"This site features a gently sloping platform with high algal diversity. The site is reached by crossing a small boulder field, and the alga covered rocks can be very slippery. Sturdy boots and trekking poles are highly recommended. This state park is loaded with nooks and crannies full of marine life. Weston Beach is the largest and best known of the beaches at Point Lobos. An area called Weston Beach is the best place to visit tide pools at Point Lobos State Reserve. The tide pools at Point Lobos are only visible at certain times, depending on the season and tide schedule. Some areas only visible during a season or two while others exposed for viewing multiple times a day. The critters most often exposed for viewing include hermit crabs, different species of algae, anemones, and snails. The less frequently visible inhabitants include bat stars, sea urchins, and squishy looking things called “nudibranchs,” which are only visible during seasons of very low tides. If you’re determined to see your very first nudibranch, plan your visit to coincide with the lowest tides of the year. Hiking, wildflowers and sea life galore are the features of this picturesque area of Carmel. The best spot to check out the tide pools is on Weston Beach, just south and west of the main entrance. If you are lucky you may even spot a sea lion or otter frolicking in the waves. Volunteer docents are available to answer questions at the Sea Lion Point parking lot most days from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.",us,36.5129335,-121.9445659,Weston beach,us_pacific_coast,weston-beach,America/Los_Angeles,http://www.californiabeaches.com/map/point-lobos-state-natural-reserve-beaches/,"The best spot to check out the tide pools is on Weston Beach, just south and west of the main entrance","Highway 1 and Riley Ranch Rd. Carmel,",Restrooms are located just past the kiosk at the entrance to Point Lobos State Nature Reserve.,Yes,,,Parking: $10. Park at Weston Beach. The parking lot is on the right (ocean side) of the road.,,"[""California State Park"", ""California State Nature Preservr""]",,(831) 624-4909,,$10 day use fee per car,,36.5128984,-121.9430045,Yes,,,collecting of any sort is illegal without a CA DFW scientific collecting permit.,Buses must obtain a permit in advance.,"The alga covered rocks can be very slippery. Sturdy boots, trekking poles and knee pads are highly recommended!",,,,,https://www.wildlife.ca.gov/Licensing/Scientific-Collecting,,,,,,,,,,Volunteer docents are available to answer questions at the Sea Lion Point parking lot most days from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.,