January 12th | King Tides Tidepooling Walk at Gaviota State Beach

King Tides Tide-pooling Walk
at Gaviota State Beach

Join the California Nature Art Museum for a tidepooling walk at Gaviota State Beach on Sunday, January 12th 2025 from 2:00PM- 4:00PM, searching for intertidal creatures that will be visible due to the extra low “King Tides.” The walk will be led by Rachel Metz, who has spent years studying marine conservation, and has led coastal identification walks on many of Santa Barbara’s beaches and on both Santa Cruz & Santa Rosa Island. Participants can expect to see species such as ochre stars, gooseneck barnacles, sunburst anemones, and shore crabs, and maybe - if the group is really lucky! - small fish or an octopus!

The CalNAM group will meet at near the bathrooms and picnic tables at 2:00PM, and will begin walking promptly at 2:10PM.

What to Bring

  • Reusable water bottle(s) with plenty of water

  • Sunscreen, sun protection (hat, UV shirt), sunglasses

  • Sturdy shoes that you don’t mind getting wet

  • (Optional) Camera

  • (Optional) Nature journal and pencils/watercolors/etc.

This offering is FREE for CalNAM Members and children, and $10 for Non-Member Adults. Advance registration is required, 16 attendees max. This offering is suitable for all ages.

Parking at Gaviota State Beach is $10 per vehicle. Please be prepared to pay at the kiosk upon arrival. Please note, dogs are not permitted on the beach or in buildings.

If you are a member, please make your free reservation by emailing Assistant Director Rachel Metz at rachel@calnatureartmuseum.org. For Non-Members, tickets can be purchased here:

Questions? Contact (805) 686-8315 or email Rachel Metz at rachel@calnatureartmuseum.org.

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