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185. Hearst San Simeon State Park, Cambria, California
Where to watch shorebirds, waterfowl, warblers, and other birds on California’s central coast. Read More “185. Hearst San Simeon State Park, Cambria, California”
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180. The Presidio, San Francisco, California
This former army base, now part of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area, is a great place to look for songbirds, hummingbirds, shorebirds, and herons. Read More “180. The Presidio, San Francisco, California”
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175. Santa Rosa Plateau Ecological Reserve, Murrieta, California
A reserve halfway between L.A. and San Diego where you can see California specialties, wintering Lewis’s Woodpeckers, and migrant warblers in spring. Read More “175. Santa Rosa Plateau Ecological Reserve, Murrieta, California”
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172. Hawk Hill, Marin Headlands, California
The site where more migrating raptors are seen than any other place in the Pacific states. Read More “172. Hawk Hill, Marin Headlands, California”
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167. Mendocino Headlands State Park, Mendocino, California
A state park on the Pacific Ocean where the scenery is as spectacular as the birds. Read More “167. Mendocino Headlands State Park, Mendocino, California”
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160. Central Park, California City, California
An 83-acre city park in the desert with a reputation for attracting migrants in spring and fall. Read More “160. Central Park, California City, California”
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154. Elkhorn Slough, Moss Landing, California
A Globally Important Bird Area on the central California coast that attracts Long-billed Curlew, Whimbrel, godwits, and more than 300 other birds. Read More “154. Elkhorn Slough, Moss Landing, California”
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151. Cachuma Lake Recreation Area, Santa Barbara, California
A backcountry birding bonanza nestled in Los Padres National Forest, only 20 minutes from Santa Barbara. Read More “151. Cachuma Lake Recreation Area, Santa Barbara, California”
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138. Oso Flaco Lake Natural Area, Guadalupe, California
The most intact coastal dune ecosystem on the West Coast. It’s where to find Least Tern, Osprey, pelicans, and many more species. Read More “138. Oso Flaco Lake Natural Area, Guadalupe, California”
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125. Merced NWR, Merced, California
The best and most accessible wildlife refuge for finding birds in California’s Central Valley. Go for the tens of thousands of Snow and Ross’s Geese and Sandhill Cranes, as well as shorebirds, raptors, owls, shrikes, bluebirds, and more. Read More “125. Merced NWR, Merced, California”