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| abalone-cove | 2017-11-26T01:48:16.000Z | reclipqONzOgyU3sQ | LA | The best tide pools in this park are on the southern end of the main beach below the tall point. There are other tidepooling areas on Palos Verdes Peninsula between LA and Long Beach, but these are the best. | us | 33.7381129 | -118.3759341 | Abalone Cove Shoreline Park | us_pacific_coast | America/Los_Angeles | http://www.californiabeaches.com/map/abalone-cove-shoreline-park/ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| arroyo-de-los-frijoles | 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 | America/Los_Angeles | Yes | Yes | Duarte's Tavern Mercado & Taqueria de Amigos | 1 | Dogs allowed on leish | Bean Hollow | checked | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| asilomar-state-beach | 2017-11-26T01:58:20.000Z | recQU4NFdOztao9sg | Carmel/Monterey | Asilomar State Beach is within the boundary of Asilomar Marine Reserve. It was established as a state beach in 1956 and as a Marine Reserve in 2006. This site is a granite outcrop with a good amount of relief. Be prepared to climb over steep rocks. Make certain that anyone coming out to the site has suitable shoes. The entire Monterey Peninsula has fabulous tide pools at low tides. The many small coves of Asilomar State Beach are a good place to focus. A trail meanders along the bluff with easy access to most of the coves. Although the beach is only about a mile long, the amount of life packed into that small space makes Asilomar State Beach one of the richest marine areas in the world. An easily accessible hiking trail wanders along the cliffs and leads down to the coves where the tide pools are found. Couple the trail accessibility and lush seascape with delicious local restaurants like Passionfish and you can easily make a whole day out of your Asilomar tide-pooling adventure. Rocky terrain, crystal clear blue water and tons of sea life inhabit this beach in Monterey Bay. There is ample parking and the beach is even handicap accessible for beach wheelchairs. Watch where you step so that you don’t crush the small creatures that reside there. The Point Pinos Lighthouse is a short walk along the coast but the bathrooms are not close by so plan accordingly. | us | 36.6217613 | -121.9423269 | Asilomar State Beach | us_pacific_coast | America/Los_Angeles | http://www.californiabeaches.com/beach/asilomar-state-beach/ | To reach the tidepools, look for the State Parks marker #10 and continue down that trail straight to the tidepools. | 1950 Sunset Dr. Pacific Grove, | Restrooms are located at the Asilomar Conference Grounds across the street | Nearby | There is ample parking and the beach is even handicap accessible for beach wheelchairs. This site is located at the end of the Monterey Peninsula in Pacific Grove. From Highway 1, take the Highway 68 west exit. Continue on Highway 68 until you reach the light at Sunset Ave and make a left. Continue on Sunset until you see Asilomar beach on your left-hand side. The site will be about a quarter mile past the main beach entrance. If you have reached Pico Ave you have gone too far. Park on the left hand side of sunset ave | ["California State Park", "California State Marine Conservation Area"] | Yes | (831) 646-6440 | 36.6215044 | -121.9412265 | Asilomar State Beach is in a no-take marine protected area,; no collecting of organisms, shells, rocks, driftwood, etc. is permitted. | Accessible parking and tidepools | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| china-beach | 2017-11-26T03:05:15.000Z | recN7luusZmaXjtOj | Bay area | <p>Tucked between Lands End and Baker Beach, down a paved drive or stairway from the parking lot, China Beach in San Francisco is a national park site. Well loved for its beach access, tide pools and picnic area it has spectacular views of the Marin Headlands and Golden Gate Bridge. At low tide take a walk north to Baker beach to see anemones and sea stars clinging to the rocks.<p> <p>The area used to be a campsite for the Chinese fishermen, during and after the 1849 gold rush. You can see a monument to these early residents at the trailhead near the parking area at the end of Sea Cliff Avenue. The monument reads “Their efforts to supply the needs of a young city helped establish one of the area's most important industries and traditions” </p> | us | 37.7893246 | -122.4898912 | China beach | us_pacific_coast | America/Los_Angeles | https://www.parksconservancy.org/parks/china-beach | <p>Access to the beach is via a paved drive or stairway down from the parking lot to water level. There are some tidepools to the south or you can take a low tide walk north (right) to Baker beach.</p> | Sea Cliff Ave., San Francisco, Ca | Unknown | Ed Schipul | [{"filename": "2020-08-30 17.16.27.jpg", "height": 481, "id": "att2KorehRBfzeESL", "size": 304819, "thumbnails": {"full": {"height": 3000, "url": "https://v5.airtableusercontent.com/v1/13/13/1672632000000/97PmIQyHcQK1znLfGosGWA/pagyrcVrav5B1vbJSiORGsjmzXfLjvnUY8EvdXR9f7qtWl2aPBttfOr5ip_MgEcpyHZz90VQlmJOaWLwTjCShw/EI0eyxqm6e74yU9S_b_aPOUP-5wWgoxY-xWijukTqRo", "width": 3000}, "large": {"height": 481, "url": "https://v5.airtableusercontent.com/v1/13/13/1672632000000/fOAuoJODnpxSfAP9k0QaTw/LorOrelG7wz0av17vaZE3-IuVISNA5PVfIhplMTMvNdYvZcH1XSVjGVeUawLQcbmxd6s5XoLLbQYZws-jNYCdw/baotbeaLdbh2_UjxlfNyXoC9SZY074oMjoLWbrHt7xc", "width": 855}, "small": {"height": 36, "url": "https://v5.airtableusercontent.com/v1/13/13/1672632000000/owXYutAz9I2b0_8B-R3Dqg/tcoBpy9JH1za3xMnQg6QgBaOKPl4w2TJn-dp2oO9z2rgwgUQPjsMwm5VyqZBZ8C57mPgOzZ37gGCYLomYPA1rg/nm2pRXGrS4v0Jt3xPtgE8EfmqppI7maiBP-Myd64vyM", "width": 64}}, "type": "image/jpeg", "url": "https://v5.airtableusercontent.com/v1/13/13/1672632000000/LsOa0LyDehJDyKXM0kNiEQ/CfoslpDeeAIK0V4X1ehUjJfS_yMyzF9581ZncCI2w8wSK0fEtwGmbMkWZmDD8bqxYQrcwj--TKbkxL0XReqPJejH4j7Dvfn2PqZFdtIsbYw/ilGejEWtajw7fw6eMqqVxJB50Av0NQmJufvx3-vJS6Q", "width": 855}] | Parking can be tricky so arrive early in the day for the best chance of grabbing a spot in the small parking lot. | ["National park"] | Yes | No | Free | 37.7873692 | -122.4905996 | No | No | <p>This site is nestled between lands end and the Presidio so there are some excellent cheap lunch spots on Clement or Geary street just a few blocks south<p> | <p>No fires or glass containers are allowed.</p> <p>As this is a National Park, there is no collecting of any sort allowed here and you are also not allowed to fly a drone or unmanned vehicle without a special use permit<p> | <p>There are no restrictions on visiting with groups, but be aware access to picnic areas and grills are first-come first-served and no reservations are allowed. If you want to host a wedding, meeting, commercial photography or organised group activities you will likely need a permit.</p> | <p>There are no lifeguards are on duty And there are really unpredictable surf conditions so swimming is not recommended.</p> <p>There is a paved path to the beach from the car park but the tidepools themselves may not be wheelchair accessible.</p> | 1 | No pets allowed. | 0.5 | 9414290 | Descend the stairs and take a low tide walk from the tiny cove of China beach through to Bakers beach. | 1.0 | 2 | https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/China_Beach,_San_Francisco | James D. Phelan State Beach Park | <p>Picnic tables are on a first-come first-served above beach level, there’s a sheltered sandy cove for picnics too. </p> <p>To sunbathe out of the wind, there is a small deck on top of the lifeguard equipment pick-up station.</p> <p>There’s no fires allowed on the beach but there are prepared grills and available if you get there early, no reservations are possible.</p> <p>Restrooms and cold water showers may be open sunrise to sunset but the official website has listed that the bathhouse is not open to the public. Work is undergoing from by the National Park Service to improve facilities.</p> | https://www.flickr.com/photos/eschipul/5987162386/ | 1 | ||||||||
| cowell-ranch-beach | 2017-11-26T02:37:08.000Z | recGn6pMwvkSzuz1M | Half moon bay | This secluded beach is just a mile south of Half Moon Bay. Look for the parking lot access and then walk along the path to the bluffs and down the steps to the beach. | us | 37.4194665 | -122.4349273 | Cowell Ranch beach | us_pacific_coast | America/Los_Angeles | Natalie Downe | [{"filename": "2020-09-01 16.47.10.jpg", "height": 1701, "id": "atthPkn0L8bHw3IVe", "size": 3716897, "thumbnails": {"full": {"height": 3000, "url": "https://v5.airtableusercontent.com/v1/13/13/1672632000000/A41piI2FfRYByFu9WiREIQ/N8YGHKhNeOS4LjtKOgwaQ7a8ZO4H1adMctNyMI4VC9iCW0VVglYLditoUiziBtGH1iUzQC7-q-OHGcS__7rB9g/CTF46Zc5nuVDcInisTvm4pl0kHgGk_Y3a9lXKouWiz0", "width": 3000}, "large": {"height": 512, "url": "https://v5.airtableusercontent.com/v1/13/13/1672632000000/8FJhqnrwH7aB9UZPCgUcPg/Dgink71Rp6pf9mpqVLlAJUXmIHpeiP-aUGnu04NzutBmL9HcuS_zW6O-YqpyiJaWZMBJXY6NVLO-eD9KKM6grA/z6hotLNh1ifpVNAwVciRwUoU84-uuINcVOdIx_ifOq0", "width": 910}, "small": {"height": 36, "url": "https://v5.airtableusercontent.com/v1/13/13/1672632000000/sW797UMvxHiInfxcTOHO2w/Cc4hOa03bJy2YD6LLiV8hST5bhtKPv7aqB2oICGhXBUiUAye6Gq2Y9Qa4tBJTmxm0TryWPcsT6mthRdT1zq4kQ/ektUi1cTkTg5DcZY-s4WQDuggyJakCCU5aPXZASCd2E", "width": 64}}, "type": "image/jpeg", "url": "https://v5.airtableusercontent.com/v1/13/13/1672632000000/w4T1PzRXOHxVu7NF5rJnbQ/_GI4MPLn0-hyJW4RhWwrEcOK5p1FuOH3ZxsYz0HMJNDh1G6Kr_1jBqDAaFq6XPFG9Z6ZHEaYEoYiS7YRQdG0QPTdoJVEx8HMB7KbfJHlD6M/j6Q1YJILvSNxnr5kzbW_377YIMzHEyMegBsjgIiRUeY", "width": 3024}] | 1 | http://blog.natbat.net/ | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| crab-cove | 2017-11-26T02:45:23.000Z | recjSJZI4O2uJ0td6 | Bay area | For those of you that love to have the full backstory on every echinoderm you encounter, Crab Cove may be the perfect place for you. The visitor center has an impressively large aquarium where you can get a preview of what you might see when you visit the tide pools. There’s also equipment that allows you to view tiny animals that are invisible to the naked eye. The interactive, educational experience at the visitor center is bound to get you pumped to experience tide pools in a whole new way. When you’re done, head outside to the tide pools, which are located just behind the visitor center. | us | 37.768163 | -122.278199 | Crab Cove | us_pacific_coast | America/Los_Angeles | http://www.ebparks.org/parks/vc/crab_cove#gsc.tab=0 | Turn off Central Ave. at McKay Ave and you’ll find the visitors center. Head down to the shore for the tide pools | 1252 McKay Ave. Alameda, Ca | ["California State Park"] | (510) 544-3187 | checked | $5 parking fee | Visitors Center hours: Wed – Sat 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. (Oct – Feb) and until 5 p.m. the rest of the year | checked | In the summer months, Crab Cove also hosts a free evening concert series on the second Friday of the month. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| duxbury-reef | 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! <p>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.</p> | us | 37.9008566 | -122.7194038 | Duxbury Reef | us_pacific_coast | 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. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| dyllon-beach | 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 | 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 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| fitzgerald-marine-reserve | 2017-11-26T01:40:01.000Z | recCsWfQfsPqjpShK | Half moon bay | <p>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.</p> <p>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!</p> <p>Adjacent to and possibly within the reserve is an endangered species of butterfly, the San Bruno elfin butterfly.</p> <p>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.<p> | us | 37.510556 | -122.509722 | James Fitzgerald Marine Reserve | us_pacific_coast | America/Los_Angeles | http://fitzgeraldreserve.org/ | 200 Nevada Ave. Moss Beach, Ca | <p>Bathrooms are at the ranger station near the parking lot</p> | Yes | Anlace | [{"filename": "2020-08-28 21.59.14.jpg", "height": 960, "id": "attrjkoiKpEvxvSzg", "size": 781759, "thumbnails": {"full": {"height": 3000, "url": "https://v5.airtableusercontent.com/v1/13/13/1672632000000/btCUBw4SjPVgnEqnp1HwYw/gsBh-UfqmDn6Vg6ST9YoCJFVsBbCmKPplMOd_neyeQx3Fufiwmip29rxRbnblIxB4OXFu4HbNWWcleCMASoc6Q/aUnj6PN4dA_7DiYmriYazpwpAW9MxEzMmf8VAnbBAiI", "width": 3000}, "large": {"height": 512, "url": "https://v5.airtableusercontent.com/v1/13/13/1672632000000/7t8GmkEBrtcWxpDZzGwTqQ/KanPLmnLz1KDXqX9Ad5lCyg_8JlBZRFurHsxq7qYic0CBq9_PsEpKRES3Su97W4_g1MR_1SfAm95E_l9NSHF4w/Q1PQ4Ku5LHl4TGGLHfZdsMmfGj6atzTnyBMAge5YgYE", "width": 683}, "small": {"height": 36, "url": "https://v5.airtableusercontent.com/v1/13/13/1672632000000/hAK1JF1NqQwORQ04nGkSUw/V6MsHnqqRzyoY4gUzPyfIZGeiqnG3VubWbtn_NWsemYH6-LpwvB2b3PDm8TLCSOZ5GBbImqSUAVPsmTL_HYXcw/MWWeJilI4GC-LF-DskgZsdMYwLuuEXBjs9llfqSgMGs", "width": 48}}, "type": "image/jpeg", "url": "https://v5.airtableusercontent.com/v1/13/13/1672632000000/SW5Eh9imew-P5Cho1a339g/mVqtp93MPSTF7GpnqDXdc9cg63RvJNBX5bJKfWD7dBKJF0RLIQy0QLxwngGm5C9RQOf1slwf4jTKyBylPTG06413_vmuUBG4xGUPye-t6_M/ZronWBu_E521gAVMsMOc-VaQ6hcAptGS3B9iDpiUwIw", "width": 1280}] | <p>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.</p> <p>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).</p> <p>Buses will be directed where to park upon arrival.</p> <p>Parking is extremely limited. If your group is traveling by car, carpooling is required.</p> | ["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 | <p>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. </p> | <p>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.</p> <p>Don’t turn over rocks or put any animals in containers, don’t feed animals or pick them up.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>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.</p> | <p>If you’re bringing a group of 15 or more, you must reserve a time and date for a docent-led tour. Consult <a href="http://www.fitzgeraldreserve.org/newffmrsite/lowtides/group-tour-times">their website for tour dates and reservations</a>.</p> | <p>The beach and reef are not accessible to walkers and wheelchairs. However, a paved trail through part of the reserve is accessible.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>Always watch the ocean and be aware of the rising tide. Stay with your group and your volunteer naturalist guide.</p> <p>The creek is polluted. Please cross the creek, but do not play in it. </p> | 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 | ||||||||||
| gerstle-cove-marine-reserve | 2017-11-26T02:41:00.000Z | recCjuA1Lj1TmJV5z | Jenner | If you’re in the mood for a bit of a road trip, Salt Point State Park offers a chance to see tide pools away from the Bay Area crowds. The park is located about twenty miles north of Jenner, CA and almost one hundred miles north of San Francisco. At low tide, you can see many marine animals exposed on the rocks in the intertidal zone. If the tide is too high for tide pool viewing, Salt Point also features a protected underwater area where you can scuba dive. This is one of the first protected underwater locations in California. No matter what time of day you arrive at Salt Point, you’re sure to spot some of your favorite creatures. | us | 38.5666615 | -123.3298816 | Gerstle Cove Marine Reserve | us_pacific_coast | America/Los_Angeles | http://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=453 | Salt Point State Park is 18 miles north of Jenner on Highway 1. There are many tidepools along the park’s coastline, including Gerstle Cove Marine Reserve. | ["California State Park"] | (707) 847-3221 | checked | The visitor center is open on weekends from April through October | checked | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| half-moon-bay-tidepools | 2017-11-26T01:43:55.000Z | recQhBsloiB6H3AMi | Half moon bay | Half Moon Bay is known for the many long sandy beaches including those in Half Moon Bay State Beach. However, a little-known tidepooling area can be found below the Ritz-Carlton Resort. Access is from either of the two beaches next to the resort. | us | Half moon bay tide pools | us_pacific_coast | America/Los_Angeles | http://www.californiabeaches.com/attraction/half-moon-bay-tide-pools/ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| hazard-reef | 2017-11-26T01:52:02.000Z | rec2RkBTtBAslU0PK | Morro bay | This hidden reef is a hidden gem of the central coast. It’s just a short hike down Hazard Canyon to this point south of Morro Bay. | us | 35.289479 | -120.883857 | Hazard reef | us_pacific_coast | America/Los_Angeles | http://www.californiabeaches.com/beach/montana-de-oro-state-park-hazard-canyon-reef/ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| horseshoe-cove | 2017-11-26T03:21:15.000Z | rec89KiWlMvJxQLhE | Bodega bay | . The laboratory facilities are located adjacent to Horseshoe Cove and the outer coast. An almost continuous shoreline bench of dioritic granite, most of it exposed to the pounding waves characteristic of the Sonoma coast, supports a diverse community of marine algae and invertebrates. Numerous tidepools and adjacent waters harbor a rich array of fish species, and shorebirds forage on the rocks and in extensive mussel beds during low tides. Bodega marine lab visitor Center is open to public | us | 38.3155287 | -123.0717508 | Horseshoe Cove | us_pacific_coast | America/Los_Angeles | http://bml.ucdavis.edu/bmr/location.html | 2099 WESTSHORE RD, bodega bay | ["UC Davis"] | No | (707) 875-2211 | checked | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| la-jolla | 2017-11-26T01:47:35.000Z | recA4FMNsoo8HwtYI | San Diego | There are so many different areas for tidepooling in La Jolla that we created a map to show them all. | us | 32.8409038 | -117.2821229 | La Jolla tidepools | us_pacific_coast | America/Los_Angeles | http://www.californiabeaches.com/map/la-jolla-tide-pools/ | sykospark | [{"filename": "2020-09-02 11.56.11.jpg", "height": 263, "id": "attp73U4olJoOydNJ", "size": 97316, "thumbnails": {"full": {"height": 3000, "url": "https://v5.airtableusercontent.com/v1/13/13/1672632000000/HzkSeSZt2IW6-hMPJ82DUA/hHkHJt9i0JknMNJ_7w53oMshCqodwQP6jCzm2p_rIBsuoe6Zqc6zXkq_hTvkcyiyBJ5xvMfSwEcSrrJ1bhz32w/unI7L1hB18LmnmqRvG7wIrRK_cVwqibSoGRls8w8hMA", "width": 3000}, "large": {"height": 263, "url": "https://v5.airtableusercontent.com/v1/13/13/1672632000000/qhr0chILwnWX4ta2qXA6cA/WUZ5On10xU0VF9N9IrgPnUzrPBBZyGl-Kc919WRacH2xJm_5zIUsZApEFfhOZ90lgH3hlO1FPiJQZLQq8PZOdg/_FfY6LuVHVUlAxiUC0PFuj7sfcVxCVENW_n-0cSUh0g", "width": 720}, "small": {"height": 36, "url": "https://v5.airtableusercontent.com/v1/13/13/1672632000000/wdKXJgKMOa5qC_eO2AHOiA/J7LbNcRi7qTjIzj5LIp_nYa4ZWJWv_DFChLhFn-UHa6JVO_GdUrRLcqoOCWzCrBb7K65PeNgR9ElRosv3b0gSw/Bzf6JkVFfaGocIic0JgVzP6UgLcCSSdJBXWSq0_2eus", "width": 99}}, "type": "image/jpeg", "url": "https://v5.airtableusercontent.com/v1/13/13/1672632000000/pBYpqEFiN-WbQB84RYaCig/IS1gYd1e9ob44nOHv85ZotIN33UWcH9U2B4c0uLPK5HNQ3JISdVLr2M812LzpoX3QrhJD3ZcjC4NPKw18Bz5Ypgx71QCHtOj4ZwFZbobo-4/13YBDZc8JA1li2JGqSxCpJEyQ1JEgTLJzvrrMLOq3f8", "width": 720}] | https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10218412392520673&type=3 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| laguna-point | 2017-11-26T04:25:04.000Z | recodhH8otfeREzP1 | Mendocino | us | 39.4903913 | -123.8026179 | Laguna Point | us_pacific_coast | America/Los_Angeles | http://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=436 | MacKerricher State Park is three miles north of Fort Bragg on Highway 1, near the town of Cleone. Enter the park and drive west to the Seal Watching Station and tidepools at Laguna Point. | ["California State Park"] | Yes | (707) 964-9112 | Yes | There is a wheelchair accessible boardwalk at the point. | 1 | Dogs on a 6 ft leash | 9417426 | 10 | Leguna Point | 1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| lee-carrillo-state-park | 2017-11-26T01:51:05.000Z | recgQuH2RAJVEXjyb | LA | The tide pools at Leo Carrillo State Park are located below Sequit Point between North Beach and South Beach. In addition to abundant marine life, this area of the shoreline has caves and rock arches to duck into. It’s a fun place for kids. | us | 34.0436707 | -118.9392402 | Lee Carrillo State Park | us_pacific_coast | America/Los_Angeles | http://www.californiabeaches.com/map/leo-carrillo-state-park/ | sykospark | [{"filename": "2020-09-02 12.04.19.jpg", "height": 631, "id": "attu4Eft5m5szKbSd", "size": 479916, "thumbnails": {"full": {"height": 3000, "url": "https://v5.airtableusercontent.com/v1/13/13/1672632000000/1Nv7y5jj7qFkGUEMddFOQg/20YUx4FaRASqO9bjWILArA8qP41k24184doq90E0NcYNTZNwxshNnI_tpFFGP740pRXJWmTA84WMBRsgr8wGCQ/HXbcChOGzspd56A0NijC_ljIh6g_ObY4d4GwHB64f5s", "width": 3000}, "large": {"height": 512, "url": "https://v5.airtableusercontent.com/v1/13/13/1672632000000/TkxKZSR2hvCRZAUknD2ZJg/LVitcX42V1BR5pihZOqAKUI1FNAN0GPBhxZO3b_9KHSWLxn7dcbeCjDFYx4uaNYG-z5W2TmBnqLXcAW0ihPedQ/5apvmJ8GC8mPAEVZ20ko-HcRl1RkaTSW4RDuPRA98bA", "width": 744}, "small": {"height": 36, "url": "https://v5.airtableusercontent.com/v1/13/13/1672632000000/z_OoG3R4u0rKJgIjes32-w/hr9_DRqrNdPDkcz45O8rAZ-_ZuHhzpx3fBcZNslGL2KJFE2-q3JdByRUHq6DS5Cv-O6oFHXmfjoI8qvQtq5JAw/XRBWRztcrbLisElDf_mSY5ONfbHcW97_h3cLMrf_VfQ", "width": 52}}, "type": "image/jpeg", "url": "https://v5.airtableusercontent.com/v1/13/13/1672632000000/ogQe-ipR4x19U_IZUpTFyw/caQ5DUqkMo_cSEkxngv_wRD9tnWFESeLpzRU0Yra9-LYBmunTw4q2Kp7E5BOPDEwU8RjD0GGiwXEJxTvsLo-dpPI82f5-ewPceU0D5wKeHc/YG9qzGh_HTdP8YgKF3tgihgnzSKPlGzToGGyO8G0ku4", "width": 917}] | https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10221385355002877&type=3 | ["California State Park"] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| linda-mar-beach | 2017-11-26T03:34:05.000Z | recq6s1dAcjjZLHUA | Bay area | Linda Mar Beach (Pacifica State Beach) This surfers’ destination is in a protected cove with a great beach for the kids. There is a small creek that empties into the ocean in the middle of the beach—perfect for little ones who want to get wet but aren’t interested in the waves. If you are there during low tide, head to the southernmost point on the beach and you’ll come across some great tide pools full of all sorts of crabs and sea anemones. Parking is $5 for 4 hours of fun, and if you get hungry there’s even a Taco Bell right on the beach. Cost: $5 for up to 4 hours of parking, or $9 for the whole day Online: | us | 37.60809 | -122.50023 | Linda Mar beach | us_pacific_coast | America/Los_Angeles | cityofpacifica.org | Highway 1 and Linda Mar Blvd. Pacifica, Ca | Parking is $5 for 4 hours or $9 for the whole day | ["California State Park"] | Taco Bell on the beach, Peruvian eatery across the road | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| little-corona-del-mar | 2017-11-26T01:44:24.000Z | recBaMt0FYFfJwYhx | LA | South of Little Corona Beach there is a rock arch standing tall in the surf. Walk toward that arch at low tide and you’ll be rewarded with some top notch tide pools. | us | 33.5902452 | -117.8705083 | Little Corona Del Mar | us_pacific_coast | America/Los_Angeles | http://www.californiabeaches.com/beach/little-corona-del-mar-beach/ | sykospark | [{"filename": "2020-09-02 11.40.57.jpg", "height": 624, "id": "attEejTgyIepzz1Va", "size": 535452, "thumbnails": {"full": {"height": 3000, "url": "https://v5.airtableusercontent.com/v1/13/13/1672632000000/eqCjCFnwUWYFm7G3U5OevA/ukJs-pT3sXXOh-iRz0jZ6MxfMCersLgNE5rkeMsKPuLLoXdEJBdecj2WI5_KELIL25g6GLB7BZzlGueH7n0VRw/Sbrka77kxYdg3AbWJy2fATuQUpSDlTQ1rB5cKp3UNqc", "width": 3000}, "large": {"height": 512, "url": "https://v5.airtableusercontent.com/v1/13/13/1672632000000/eCgqaJf4nyg8qpkQTE61AA/3Rz6INYAVfN_9417urtHRgMyW5wMQ7ej30TTZV9gnyKhQIYw0IXNZ5OiSl3z5OdTFYGllsh9XlSF3OexiaPzbg/qTn79NAOR_zXyocMeXKBZn9zoBQWrDp7QyCe8YLljrg", "width": 734}, "small": {"height": 36, "url": "https://v5.airtableusercontent.com/v1/13/13/1672632000000/TZqWdnnpsV9W2TrGx8jcWQ/fR8UelPITCQRDavaSIxkvI-vmFL6csY3IJ5bdpuPecDgf6MA6XbkbT5iZVGLTbQ_AtO4m1tvWwDYV4F5tsKwHw/Z5JfOTGEcJCJrsIq1mKr7NkUDggxSrjKkDx2E3uXfLI", "width": 52}}, "type": "image/jpeg", "url": "https://v5.airtableusercontent.com/v1/13/13/1672632000000/z_zoOJ53gqzraoA_KTWTMw/bdweu-_llNVr3U-qsewopu2UnNS2Vy0YSf5JYOGGDQRblVFz2ejdzv36-q8OnqO5e-wgwJ5MWSEDwk0txYnPBI9bQJB9fYIRoS5QR-P_5UU/Vmm_5J0u54oHx0Frz1nW_l_gW1GVys-UkOBOIMUrn0k", "width": 895}] | https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10215966897304821&type=3 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| natural-bridges | 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 | 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. | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| north-point-beach | 2017-11-26T01:54:47.000Z | rec0kmRncBsXrJBSe | Morro bay | North Point Natural Area has some great tide pools at low tide. They are located north of Morro Strand State Beach between the towns of Morro Bay and Cayucos. | us | 35.4197918 | -120.8820232 | North Point Beach | us_pacific_coast | America/Los_Angeles | http://www.californiabeaches.com/beach/north-point-beach/ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| palomarin-beach | 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 | 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 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| pebble-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 | 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/ | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| pescadero-state-beach | 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 | 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/ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| pigeon-point | 2017-11-26T04:40:25.000Z | recSP3TQE6YpK3UnF | Pescadero | Pigeon Point’s original name, Whale Point, was inspired by the gray whales that migrate past the point This site is located along the San Mateo County coastline between Half Moon Bay and Santa Cruz. From Highway 1, turn west onto Pigeon Point Road towards the lighthouse. From the lighthouse, drive north on the service road and park at the 5th telephone pole. The site is accessed by traversing down a sea bluff to a boulder field. | us | 37.1838276 | -122.3959914 | Pigeon Point Light Station State Historic park | us_pacific_coast | America/Los_Angeles | http://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=533%20 | The site is accessed by traversing down a sea bluff to a boulder field. Pigeon Point Lighthouse is located on Highway 1, 20 miles south of Half Moon Bay. From the north, take Highway 280 south from San Francisco, then go west on Highway 92 to Highway 1, and take Highway 1 south to the Pigeon Point Lighthouse. The tidepools are located 100 yards north of the hostel building. The rocky ledges and tidepools are easily accessible but are exposed and visible only during low tides. | Portable toilets are located at the Pigeon Point Lighthouse, approximately ¼ mile south | Nearby | Park at the 5th telephone pole on the service road. | ["California State Park"] | (650) 879-2120 | r collecting is illegal without a scientific collecting permit or, for select species, a fishing license. | Whale point, pigeon point lighthouse | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| pillar-point | 2017-11-26T01:40:59.000Z | recTsm3KeweNFb8eW | Half moon bay | <p>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.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>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!</p> | us | 37.49542392 | -122.49865193 | Pillar Point | us_pacific_coast | America/Los_Angeles | www.smharbor.com/pillarpoint | <p>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.</p> <p>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.</p> | Pillar Point Harbor CA | Two porta potties are available in the carpark which is about half a mile from the site. | Yes | <p>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.</p> | Yes | (650) 726-5727 | No | Free | 37.501768 | -122.496765 | No | Yes | <p>There are lots of restaurants in the nearby town of Granada or in Half Moon Bay.</p> | <p>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.</p> | <p>Groups are allowed, buses must park at the corner of Harvard and West Point.</p> | <p>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.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>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.</p> | 1 | 1 | <p>Dogs are allowed on-leash on the beach here.</p> | 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 | <p>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.</p> | 1 | https://www.surf-forecast.com/breaks/Pillar-Point/webcams/latest | ||||||||
| point-loma | 2017-11-26T01:40:33.000Z | recPhjqUswwfmzE6W | San Diego | These tide pools can be found below the sandstone cliffs of Point Loma on the ocean side of the park. Ask for directions when you stop at the entrance booth. Look for fossils in the rocks while you are exploring the shoreline. | us | 32.668331 | -117.2445294 | Point Loma | us_pacific_coast | America/Los_Angeles | http://www.californiabeaches.com/attraction/point-loma-tide-pools/ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| point-montara | 2017-11-26T05:13:20.000Z | reciYr6NHZBuIkMgJ | Bay area | us | 37.537422 | -122.519616 | Point Montara light station | us_pacific_coast | America/Los_Angeles | http://www.californiabeaches.com/hotel/point-montara-lighthouse-hostel/ | A footpath leads north from the lighthouse through a picket fence to the edge of the bluff. It quickly splits and the left trail goes out to a point and down to the rocks. The right trail leads back to a creek drainage and down to the beach. | 16th St and Cabrillo Hwy Montara, CA 94037 | No fee for day-use parking | ["California State Park"] | checked | Gray whales migrate by Point Montara between November and April. | Dogs allowed on leash on the property but not allowed in the hostel | Gray whales migrate by Point Montara between November and April. You can also stay in the hostel here. Really close to the Fitzgerald marine reserve. | checked | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| point-pinos | 2017-11-26T04:47:43.000Z | recIVQ8vjkIJrcIQD | Carmel/Monterey | Point Pinos and Asilomar State Beach These two tidepool areas are located in Pacific Grove off Sunset Drive/Highway 68 and Asilomar Avenue. Point Pinos, also known as the Great Tide Pool, is one of the richest tidepool habitats in the world. At higher tides, some of the tidepools in this area remain exposed. | us | 36.6374544 | -121.9323833 | Point Pinos (maybe split this into two with Ed rickets) | us_pacific_coast | America/Los_Angeles | The sampling site is out of sight from the parking lot among the rocks that jut out to sea to the northwest. A corroded steel pipe emerges from the sand near the low tide level and extends out into the intertidal; this was Pacific Grove's sewer disposal line that was abandoned in the mid-1980s. Follow the pipe out into the rocks until you can climb up onto the isolated, flat, knoll that is covered with grasses and ice plants. Cross the knoll and descend on the other side, look to the left for a permanent tidepool. On the southwest (left) side of the tidepool is a rockyoutcrop with a mussel bed on the south side. | Restrooms are located in a building between the parking area and Asilomar Avenue. The building is next to the small freshwater pond (Crespi Pond) adjacent to the golf course. | Nearby | Park in the ocean-side parking space across the road from the dilapidated, windowless, cement foghorn building, where there is also a bench looking out towards the point. | (831) 372-4076 | 36.6371872 | -121.933949 | collecting of any sort is illegal with out a scientific collecting permit. | Point Pinos, also known as the Great Tide Pool, is one of the richest tidepool habitats in the world. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| redondo-beach | 2017-11-26T02:36:14.000Z | recWYDFaFuyJIR9BC | Half moon bay | <p>Beautiful sandstone erosion creates gullies in the cliff face. The tidepool area is quite high and accessible even when the tide isn’t all that low. This makes it a great place for summer Tidepooling.</p> <p>Often one of the less popular beaches in half moon bay, it offers stunning cliff views and exciting wildlife in the tidepools.</p> | us | 37.4365721 | -122.4447811 | Redondo beach | us_pacific_coast | America/Los_Angeles | https://www.californiabeaches.com/beach/redondo-beach-half-moon-bay/ | <p>The smoothest way down to the tidepools is to walk along the scenic bluff trail to Poplar beach (or park there) and take the steps down. It’s a bit of a scrabble but it’s also possible to get closer access from the Redondo parking down one of the many steep ravines that the rain has carved out of the cliff. Wear sturdy shoes and bring a walking stick if you have one.</p> | Redondo Beach Road, Half Moon Bay, | <p>You might be able to find bathrooms nearby with Half Moon Bay being so close.</p> | No | Natalie Downe | [{"filename": "2020-09-08 17.04.50.jpg", "height": 2268, "id": "attxoPAMVDM9pHsYH", "size": 5533607, "thumbnails": {"full": {"height": 3000, "url": "https://v5.airtableusercontent.com/v1/13/13/1672632000000/KReFoEg3XVetgqAEKMvHvQ/zLvJYqHVv7DVdbgfe6h8dRbo7M0yc5_83jIyWbkqufsXt_YEZcjkyYw8prfeU18csP0HNwMu1dB34sC7VLsOCQ/sa2U3PsL3yeWaeCgoAToVr_HCy2FIwfUKRbJJ9f1s4Y", "width": 3000}, "large": {"height": 512, "url": "https://v5.airtableusercontent.com/v1/13/13/1672632000000/ThbnizTZk_PTzbx4szM5yg/4bnMSHc6TOh2xtpR5MFVlHnINQhd8rZABzwCGlX85DVRM3CNABwAfoLCOs1lGSM4Ri_bU00NARP2xFA4APrIBg/2sKVJ6z4Lhb5NgtVqbFfd1rWuQFXlM2Ef3I7TKh-OSo", "width": 910}, "small": {"height": 36, "url": "https://v5.airtableusercontent.com/v1/13/13/1672632000000/zZk5ZvCKo44KqZPFxOKhSA/zzH1h54hh7sOxzKmoq3IBuEXwa3IWENOOOSI9-GZpQa0uv53teOlgU0DQgw1Eg61_FGqFYB2HVYNJchgCj1wSA/vjAxqeCGC64NOo8J12WFmQUnTGbXgPnSY7qd2xQ2COw", "width": 64}}, "type": "image/jpeg", "url": "https://v5.airtableusercontent.com/v1/13/13/1672632000000/_KZm3fKpy0qP2Qf5RkQ_jQ/9NNSByLM2zzYzFpIXIjStq1kZ6pIV1pNT0MAha_cPeRfOmhtizG5exUsssR3EZo3h3c82T545yCPvQxKr3f7rZNKOp9OqIKIyFuHDwR0ve4/sl1VYE_I-FncSwU9ldgbqKygsnwAy-Rz_eNKtTyOsb0", "width": 4032}] | <p>There is a larger paid parking spot at the Poplar State beach parking on Poplar st but if you are lucky you will be able to get a spot in the small, free, unpaved (and rather bumpy) parking at the end of Redondo Beach Road. Careful how you drive if your car has a low chassis. People park on the side of the road leading up to the carpark also.</p> | ["Coastside Land Trust"] | Yes | No | Free | 37.4392236 | -122.4430648 | No | Yes | <p>Close to Cameron’s Inn but also only about a 10 min drive from lots of dining options in Half Moon Bay.</p> | <p>Please be respectful of the reef, don’t pry any shellfish or creatures off their homes. You’ll need a Fishing license if you want to fish and bear in mind that depending on the time of year shellfish may be poisonous and you could get Paralytic Shellfish poisoning.</p> <p>Watch where you step and don’t step on living things if you can possibly avoid it.</p> | <p>Buses and groups may want to park in the more official car park at the end of Poplar beach road, head down the steps and walk a mile along the beach.</p> | <p>Depending on the route you take down to the beach it can be quite treacherous. Be careful especially if you are going down or back when it is dark. Always watch your step and never turn your back on the tide.</p> | 1 | 1 | Dogs must be on leash | 0.5 | https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Redondo_Beach,_California | 9414131 | Quiet Tidepooling spot with lots of little pools on a rocky ledge with some stretching out further | 2.0 | 2 | https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Redondo_Beach,_California | Poplar beach, Half moon bay | <p>Definitely take a picnic here! Sit on the cliff and soak up the incredible views or navigate down to the beach and eat there. No fires allowed.</p> | http://blog.natbat.net/ | 1 | |||||
| sculptured-beach | 2017-11-26T03:12:56.000Z | rec68lPHHX950heUG | 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 | 38.0101518 | -122.8457861 | Sculptured Beach | us_pacific_coast | America/Los_Angeles | <p>It is an hours hike down to the tidepools from the Bear Valley Visitor Center so Male sure you arrive plenty of time before the lowest tide.<p> | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| seal-cove | 2017-11-26T02:34:30.000Z | recDv69p0T933plS5 | Half moon bay | These tide pools are part of Fitzgerald Marine Reserve and can be accessed from the Reserve parking lot or from the south entrance off of Cypress Ave near the Moss Beach Distillery. | us | 37.520576 | -122.516105 | Seal Cove Beach | us_pacific_coast | America/Los_Angeles | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| shell-beach | 2017-11-26T04:32:16.000Z | recLZdp2L50siXrtP | Jenner | us | 38.4177676 | -123.1081004 | Shell beach | us_pacific_coast | 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 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| spyglass-beach | 2017-11-26T01:57:33.000Z | rec0sW0dbM6X1bVRr | Half moon bay | The Shell Beach area has many tidepool areas along its rugged shoreline. Head to just about any of the beaches here at low tide and you’ll find excellent tide pools. Our favorite access point for tide pools is the one at Spyglass Park. | us | 37.4324536 | -122.4420778 | Spyglass beach | us_pacific_coast | America/Los_Angeles | http://www.californiabeaches.com/beach/spyglass-park/ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| weston-beach | 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 | 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. |
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