This is a bit out of our reference area, but many of our Gold Country trail users head over to the coast in the summer. This newly opened trailhead and public land encompasses 5,843 acres and has something for everyone.
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. — The Bureau of Land Management invites the public to the grand opening of the Cotoni-Coast Dairies onshore unit of the California Coastal National Monument on Friday, August 15. A reservation only guided hike will take place at 3 pm; please RSVP at [email protected] as space is limited. The BLM Central Coast Field Office is honored to host this grand opening in partnership with National Conservation Lands, The Foundation for America’s Public Lands, Sempervirens Fund, The Trust for Public Land, and Santa Cruz Mountains Trail Stewardship.
Grand Opening of Cotoni-Coast Dairies!
The Cotoni-Coast Dairies onshore unit of the California Coastal National Monument will be fully open to the public on Saturday August 16.
This milestone reflects years of partnership and conservation efforts to protect and connect people with this remarkable stretch of the Santa Cruz coast.
“Providing public access to the Cotoni-Coast Dairies unit of the California Coastal National Monument has been a goal of the BLM since it was added to the Monument in 2017,” stated Central Coast Field Manager Zachary Ormsby. “Together, through the visionary efforts of the BLM, our partners, and local citizens, this initiative ensures future generations can enjoy these magnificent landscapes.”
Starting Saturday, August 16, Cotoni-Coast Dairies will be open daily from dawn until dusk, accessible via the North Trailhead at Cement Plant Road and Warranella Road. Parking is limited to 62 spaces; car-pooling or public transportation is encouraged.
Located near Davenport, Cotoni-Coast Dairies extends from the steep slopes of the Santa Cruz Mountains to the marine coastal terraces overlooking the Pacific Ocean; it features a rich variety of habitats, including vibrant riparian areas and marine terraces, vital for local fish species and community water supply.
The opening coincides with the 25th Anniversary of the BLM’s National Conservation Lands, encompassing 906 units and covering more than 38 million acres designated by Congress and the President to conserve special features, from winding rivers to mountain vistas.
For more information about the California Coastal National Monument, please visit the official website. For more information about Cotoni-Coast Dairies, please visit their website. The public can also contact the Central Coast Field Office for more information.
Join us for the grand opening of the Cotoni-Coast Dairies onshore unit of the California Coastal National Monument!
Date: Friday, August 15
Time: Guided hike at 3 PM (reservation only)
Location: Santa Cruz, CA
Event Coordinator
Philip Oviatt
[email protected]
661-432-4252
BLM Office:
Central Coast Field Office
Event Dates
Aug 15, 2025 3:00 pm
Aug 15, 2025 5:00 pm
Event LocationNorth Trailhead at Cement Plant Road and Warranella RoadDavenport, CA
Space is limited, so please RSVP at [email protected] to secure your spot!
This event is hosted by the BLM Central Coast Field Office in partnership with National Conservation Lands, The Foundation for America's Public Lands, Sempervirens Fund, The Trust for Public Land , and Santa Cruz Mountains Trail Stewardship.
Learn more: https://ow.ly/gjVK50WEa7t
Facebook page:
https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=1185684166919119&set=a.223694826451396
BLM website:
https://www.blm.gov/cotoni-coast-dairies
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. — The Bureau of Land Management invites the public to the grand opening of the Cotoni-Coast Dairies onshore unit of the California Coastal National Monument on Friday, August 15. A reservation only guided hike will take place at 3 pm; please RSVP at [email protected] as space is limited. The BLM Central Coast Field Office is honored to host this grand opening in partnership with National Conservation Lands, The Foundation for America’s Public Lands, Sempervirens Fund, The Trust for Public Land, and Santa Cruz Mountains Trail Stewardship.
Grand Opening of Cotoni-Coast Dairies!
The Cotoni-Coast Dairies onshore unit of the California Coastal National Monument will be fully open to the public on Saturday August 16.
This milestone reflects years of partnership and conservation efforts to protect and connect people with this remarkable stretch of the Santa Cruz coast.
“Providing public access to the Cotoni-Coast Dairies unit of the California Coastal National Monument has been a goal of the BLM since it was added to the Monument in 2017,” stated Central Coast Field Manager Zachary Ormsby. “Together, through the visionary efforts of the BLM, our partners, and local citizens, this initiative ensures future generations can enjoy these magnificent landscapes.”
Starting Saturday, August 16, Cotoni-Coast Dairies will be open daily from dawn until dusk, accessible via the North Trailhead at Cement Plant Road and Warranella Road. Parking is limited to 62 spaces; car-pooling or public transportation is encouraged.
Located near Davenport, Cotoni-Coast Dairies extends from the steep slopes of the Santa Cruz Mountains to the marine coastal terraces overlooking the Pacific Ocean; it features a rich variety of habitats, including vibrant riparian areas and marine terraces, vital for local fish species and community water supply.
The opening coincides with the 25th Anniversary of the BLM’s National Conservation Lands, encompassing 906 units and covering more than 38 million acres designated by Congress and the President to conserve special features, from winding rivers to mountain vistas.
For more information about the California Coastal National Monument, please visit the official website. For more information about Cotoni-Coast Dairies, please visit their website. The public can also contact the Central Coast Field Office for more information.
Join us for the grand opening of the Cotoni-Coast Dairies onshore unit of the California Coastal National Monument!
Date: Friday, August 15
Time: Guided hike at 3 PM (reservation only)
Location: Santa Cruz, CA
Event Coordinator
Philip Oviatt
[email protected]
661-432-4252
BLM Office:
Central Coast Field Office
Event Dates
Aug 15, 2025 3:00 pm
Aug 15, 2025 5:00 pm
Event LocationNorth Trailhead at Cement Plant Road and Warranella RoadDavenport, CA
Space is limited, so please RSVP at [email protected] to secure your spot!
This event is hosted by the BLM Central Coast Field Office in partnership with National Conservation Lands, The Foundation for America's Public Lands, Sempervirens Fund, The Trust for Public Land , and Santa Cruz Mountains Trail Stewardship.
Learn more: https://ow.ly/gjVK50WEa7t
Facebook page:
https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=1185684166919119&set=a.223694826451396
BLM website:
https://www.blm.gov/cotoni-coast-dairies
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