McLaughlin Eastshore State Park State Seashore in California State

McLaughlin Eastshore State Park State Seashore

Encompassing 8.5-miles of shoreline along San Francisco Bay, this park is a rich environment of wetland, marsh, and mudflat habitats.

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McLaughlin Eastshore State Park State Seashore Details

Encompassing 8.5-miles of shoreline along San Francisco Bay, this park is a rich environment of wetland, marsh, and mudflat habitats. However, it took years of advocacy from local environmentalists to save this precious piece of land from urban gentrification. Not only do you have a beautiful view of the bay, but you will also get to see many different shorebirds that nest in the area.

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