Guadalupe-Nipomo Dunes National Wildlife Refuge

The Guadalupe-Nipomo Dunes National Wildlife Refuge spans 2,553 acres along the central coast of California, protecting coastal dunes and wetland habitats.

The refuge received its designation as a National Natural Landmark to safeguard ecological features and endangered species within the 18-mile coastal dune system.

Native Chumash tribes first inhabited the area, leaving evidence of their settlements before European explorers documented the region in 1769.

Visitors can enter through Oso Flaco Lake or Rancho Guadalupe Dunes County Park, with beach areas closed from March to September for bird nesting.

The refuge contains over 120 species of rare plants and animals, including the California red-legged frog and western snowy plover.

Location: Santa Barbara County

Location: San Luis Obispo County

Inception: 2000

Website: https://www.fws.gov/refuge/guadalupe-nipomo_dunes

Part of: Guadalupe-Nipomo Dunes

Website: https://fws.gov/refuge/guadalupe-nipomo_dunes

GPS coordinates: 35.00350,-120.61400

Latest update: March 3, 2025 09:13