James V. Fitzgerald Marine Reserve - Moss Beach Landmark

Full Amenity List

• Parking
• Wheelchair Accessible
• Restrooms

Descriptions from Across the Web

• Established in 1969, the Fitzgerald Marine Reserve is one of the richest intertidal areas on the California coast. Extensive shale reefs are home for a wide variety of marine life, such as giant green anemones, limpets, purple sea urchins, crabs and snails. In fact, over 25 new species have been ... more on Bonita.mbnms.nos.noaa.gov
• Moss Beach's Fitzgerald Marine Reserve (Moss Beach) is one of the best spots on California's Pacific coast to study intertidal ecology. At low tide, the tide pools serve up sea urchins, crabs, sea anemones, starfish and other aquatic life for viewing. Naturalists are on hand to ... more on Visitsanmateocounty.com
• Fitzgerald Marine Reserves, located on the San Mateo County coast in Moss Beach, an hour south of San Francisco, features a shallow marine shelf that is exposed during low tides for delightful tidepooling adventures.During low tides, many marine animals are exposed and visible in the tidepools. T... more on GoCityKids.com
• The biggest Moss Beach attraction is the Fitzgerald Marine Reserve, a 3-mi stretch of bluffs and tide pools. Since the reserve was protected in 1969, scientists have discovered 25 new aquatic species here; depending ... more on Fodor's
• Fitzgerald Marine Reserve is a marine reserve on the Pacific Ocean, located just north of Pillar Point Harbor and Mavericks in the San Mateo County community of Moss Beach, California. Moss Beach is located approximately 20 miles (32 km) south of San Francisco, California and 50 miles (80 km) nor... more on En.wikipedia.org

Directions

The reserve is 53 miles North of Santa Cruz, and 17 miles South of San Francisco.

Miscellaneous

• Admission: Free

Other Web Resources

• bonita.mbnms.nos.noaa.gov
• http://www.sanmateocountycvb.com