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Walk on the Coastal Trail

Presented by KelpFest! at Noyo Headlands Park Main Parking Lot, Fort Bragg CA

Oct 12 2026
Walk on the Coastal Trail

From the parking area, follow the coastal trail toward the point to the permanent binoculars, where you’ll have a view of one of several active kelp forest restoration sites that are part of the PCOR Initiative along California’s North Coast.

At this site, restoration teams are removing excess purple sea urchins and outplanting kelp to help create the conditions needed for these forests to recover. Depending on the ocean conditions, you may see mature kelp reaching the surface, forming ribbons of canopy that offer a glimpse of the underwater restoration taking place below.

Further along the coastal trail to the north, you can visit the Noyo Center for Marine Science Crow’s Nest where you will find a tide pool aquarium and other ... view more »

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Noyo Headlands Park Main Parking Lot

39°25'52.7"N 123°48'44.8"W, Fort Bragg, CA

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