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Fitzgerald Marine Reserve

ExploreMoss Beach, Peninsula4.7/5

O tomto místě

One of the Bay Area's best tide pool destinations with giant green anemones, purple sea stars, urchins, hermit crabs, and harbor seals. Rangers and docents are often on-site to guide families. Easy trails through cypress groves lead to the pools.

Informace

Věkové rozmezí

2-5, 5-8, 8-12

Typ místa

Outdoor

Cenová úroveň

Free

Nejlepší čas

Low tide days (check tide charts); spring-summer for best conditions

Parkování

Free parking lot with restrooms at 200 Nevada Ave, Moss Beach.

Tipy

MUST visit during zero or minus tide for best viewing. Check tide charts before going. Wear closed-toe shoes with good grip. Do not collect anything from the reserve.

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