Fitzgerald Marine Reserve, Protected marine area in Moss Beach, California.
The reserve extends across 32 acres of coastline, featuring tide pools, beaches, marsh areas, bluffs, and cypress forests along the Pacific Ocean.
The site received its designation as a state reserve in 1969, named after James V. Fitzgerald, a former San Bruno mayor and San Mateo County supervisor.
Marine biologists and researchers regularly conduct studies in the reserve, documenting over 100 species of plants and numerous marine organisms.
Visitors can access the reserve during low tide periods through stairs leading to the beach, with free parking available near the entrance.
The reserve contains twenty-five marine species that were first discovered within its boundaries, including various invertebrates and aquatic organisms.
Location: California
Website: https://parks.smcgov.org/fitzgerald-marine-reserve
GPS coordinates: 37.52431,-122.51825
Latest update: May 15, 2025 05:28
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