The beaches in Stornetta Public Lands offer many fun activities including sunbathing, beachcombing, wildlife watching, hiking, fishing, and scuba diving. The water near the beaches in Stornetta Public Lands is unsafe for recreational activities including swimming and surfing as the water here has strong currents and dangerous waves. However, scuba divers occasionally go into the water near Garcia River Beach during favorable conditions to explore the vibrant underwater biodiversity present here. Depending on the time of the year, you can also see migrating whales in the water near the Stornetta Public Lands. If you like birdwatching, you can also see many kinds of birds around the beaches in Stornetta Public Lands. The area around Garcia River Beach is also home to the extremely rare Point Arena mountain beaver. If you are planning to fish in the water near Stornetta Public Lands, please make sure that you follow the local fishing regulations. The blufftop area above the beach in Sea Lion Cove offers amazing Instagram-worthy views of the beautiful offshore rock formations present near the cove.
The Stornetta Public Lands spans over 1,600 acres and is the first mainland-based portion of the California Coastal National Monument. This site has a variety of diverse habitats including wetlands, grasslands, and forests of cypress trees. You can explore these public lands via hiking trails present here, which also offer great opportunities for a fun wildlife watching session along with a unique insight into the exquisite biodiversity of Northern California.