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Natural areas in California.

Explore 15 listed natural areas in California. Compare locations, documented activities, and managing agencies, then check the official visitor page for current access.

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Antelope Valley California Poppy Reserve State Natural ReserveLos Angeles · Natural areasArmstrong Redwoods State Natural ReserveSonoma · Natural areasAzalea State Natural ReserveHumboldt · Natural areasCaspar Headlands State Natural ReserveMendocino · Natural areasJohn B. Dewitt Redwoods State Natural ReserveHumboldt · Natural areasJug Handle State Natural ReserveMendocino · Natural areasKruse Rhododendron State Natural ReserveSonoma · Natural areasLos Osos Oaks State Natural ReserveSan Luis Obispo · Natural areasMailliard Redwoods State Natural ReserveMendocino · Natural areasMono Lake Tufa State Natural ReserveMono · Natural areasMontgomery Woods State Natural ReserveMendocino · Natural areasPoint Lobos State Natural ReserveMonterey · Natural areasSmithe Redwoods State Natural ReserveMendocino · Natural areasTorrey Pines State Natural ReserveSan Diego · Natural areasTule Elk State Natural ReserveKern · Natural areas