05/11/2026
🦭 The coast is full of incredible ecosystems and wildlife.
💚As locals, we are always learning to coexist with the nature around us – that means being aware of all the best ways to protect the mammals, birds, and even insects that contribute to this delicate ecosystem.
👉Here’s a few things to know before you visit:
🐙Marine mammals must be left alone. Please stay at least 50 yards away from seals and other marine mammals. Give them space and admire them from afar. A good rule of thumb: if an animal is reacting to your presence, you’re too close!
🐤 We can all help protect the federally and state threatened Snowy Plover by knowing when and where they nest so we can be aware and walk only in permitted areas: below hide tide line and on hard-packed sand. In areas where signage is present, dogs (even on leashes), drones, vehicles, bikes, e-bikes, and kites are not allowed. avoid walking on dry sand, and pack out trash that could endanger them and other wildlife.
🦋We protect the threatened Oregon silverspot butterfly by staying on designated trails and refraining from picking flowers, especially in coastal meadow areas.
