California Coastal National Monument
The California Coastal National Monument encompasses the entire 1,100 miles of coastline of the state of California, as well as more than 20,000 rocks, islands, and reefs within 12 nautical miles of the shore.
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California Coastal National Monument Details
The California Coastal National Monument encompasses the entire 1,100 miles of coastline of the state of California, as well as more than 20,000 rocks, islands, and reefs within 12 nautical miles of the shore. It was officially created in 2000 and is considered one of the most-visited monuments in the U.S. The monument is home to seabirds, harbor seals, and sea lions, amongst many other forms of life specially adapted for living in this coastal habitat. This massive tract of land has some of the most stunning, and dramatic coastal geography in the world.
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Nearby Parks Around California Coastal National Monument
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Nearby Points of Interest Around California Coastal National Monument
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