Itinerary Elements

Fiscalini Ranch Preserve is home to a number of endangered species and species of special concern, offering a wonderful display of nature’s diversity. The Ranch is bordered by a riparian habitat that encompasses tidal effect zones, seasonal freshwater marshes, and wetlands dotted with birds. The most outstanding natural feature is the dramatic ocean bluff that runs more than a mile along the shoreline of the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary where you can view migrating whales, elephant seals, and other ocean mammals. The Ranch features eight trail entrances that meander through 437 acres of protected forest, riparian habitat, and grasslands. Springtime offers an abundance of wildflowers. The benches located along the trails are each unique pieces of art that offer stunning ocean views.

Fiscalini Ranch Preserve is home to a number of endangered species and species of special concern, offering a wonderful display of nature’s diversity.

Fiscalini Ranch Preserve is home to a number of endangered species and species of special concern, offering a wonderful display of nature’s diversity. The Ranch is bordered by a riparian habitat that encompasses tidal effect zones, seasonal freshwater marshes and wetlands dotted with birds. The most outstanding natural feature is the dramatic ocean bluff that runs more than a mile along the shoreline of the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary where you can view migrating whales, elephant seals and other ocean mammals. The Ranch features eight trail entrances that meander through 437 acres of protected forest, riparian habitat and grasslands. Springtime offers an abundance of wildflowers. The benches located along the trails are each unique pieces of art that offer stunning ocean views.

Fiscalini Ranch Preserve is home to a number of endangered species and species of special concern, offering a wonderful display of nature’s diversity. The Ranch is bordered by a riparian habitat that encompasses tidal effect zones, seasonal freshwater marshes and wetlands dotted with birds. The most outstanding natural feature is the dramatic ocean bluff that runs more than a mile along the shoreline of the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary where you can view migrating whales, elephant seals and other ocean mammals. The Ranch features eight trail entrances that meander through 437 acres of protected forest, riparian habitat and grasslands. Springtime offers an abundance of wildflowers. The benches located along the trails are each unique pieces of art that offer stunning ocean views.

This half-mile trail starts at the intersection of Burton Drive and Eton Road at the Cambria Nursery. The trail runs along the outside of the guard rail down Burton Drive to the bridge over Santa Rosa Creek.

The trail weaves down to the industrial “Tin City” area of Cambria.

The Berry Trail is a steep, unimproved trail at the end of Pine Court that connects with Rodeo Grounds Road west of the Burton Drive Bridge over Santa Rosa Creek. This is a moderate hike.

The Strawberry Canyon Trail is a large secluded loop trail that meanders through the towering pines.

This short trail leads through Fern Canyon Preserve and features majestic Monterey pines, oaks, ferns and a seasonal creek. The trail crosses Fern Drive and dead ends in a chaparral near Highway 1. The trail is approximately 3/4 miles each way. This is an easy hike.