Point Arena-Stornetta Public Lands
Point Arena-Stornetta Unit
The land unit of the California Coastal National Monument, where sea arches, sea caves and blowholes lie along flat grassy bluffs.
This former pastureland was added to the national monument in 2014. The trails are unpaved. Along the cliffs you can see sea arches, sea lions and seabirds, and the mouth of the Garcia River is a wetland birding spot. Admission is free, with no facilities. Access is from the trailhead north of Point Arena town, and it can be combined with the lighthouse on the same day. The cliff edges are crumbly, so take care.
Opening hours
Sunrise to sunset
Nearby sights
- Point Arena Lighthouse
- Bowling Ball Beach
- Greenwood State Beach (Elk)
- Navarro River Redwoods State Park
- Hendy Woods State Park
- Anderson Valley
- Van Damme Pygmy Forest
- Van Damme State Park