United States
34.5000°, -120.5000°
2000
4913
California Coastal National Monument protects thousands of offshore rocks, islands, exposed reefs, and pinnacles along California's 1,100-mile coastline. These formations provide critical nesting and resting habitat for seabirds and marine mammals including seals, sea lions, and migrating whales. Managed by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), the monument encompasses over 20,000 small islands and coastal features from Mexico to Oregon. The monument is primarily accessed from adjacent beaches and coastal viewpoints, offering opportunities for wildlife viewing and photography.