Tide Pools & Nature
Fitzgerald Marine Reserve
Fitzgerald Marine Reserve
All ages for views; best for ages 4+
Free
Year-round; best at low tide
200 Nevada Avenue, Moss Beach, CA 94038
What kids can do
What kids can do
See coastal views, walk the bluff, or explore tide pools
See coastal views, walk the bluff, or explore tide pools
Typical visit
Typical visit
15–30 minutes for the views; 60–90+ minutes with the tide pools
15–30 minutes for the views; 60–90+ minutes with the tide pools
What you’ll pay
What you’ll pay
Free to visit
Free to visit
The practical stuff
Parking
Free on-site lot
Free reserve lot.
Restrooms
Public restrooms
Public restrooms near the parking area.
Stroller access
Mostly
Bluff and forest paths work; tide pools require stairs, rocks, and beach terrain.
More amenities
Tide pools, Visitor and ranger information, Picnic tables, Benches, Shaded forest paths, Bluff trails
About this spot
A flexible coastal outing with bluff views, tide pools, and marine life to discover at low tide.
A flexible coastal outing with bluff views, tide pools, and marine life to discover at low tide.
Why families like it
This can be as simple or adventurous as your family wants. Stop for the view when you only have a little time, or follow the scenic route toward the water for a fuller tide-pooling outing.
This can be as simple or adventurous as your family wants. Stop for the view when you only have a little time, or follow the scenic route toward the water for a fuller tide-pooling outing.
Before you go
Check the tide before leaving—the tide pools are best around low tide. The route and rocks near the water can be wet, uneven and slippery, so younger children will need close supervision. Remind kids to observe marine life without touching, moving rocks or taking anything home.
Check the tide before leaving—the tide pools are best around low tide. The route and rocks near the water can be wet, uneven and slippery, so younger children will need close supervision. Remind kids to observe marine life without touching, moving rocks or taking anything home.
Please note: This is a parent-curated guide. Information may change, so please verify details with the business before visiting.
The practical stuff
Parking
Free on-site lot
Free reserve lot.
Restrooms
Public restrooms
Public restrooms near the parking area.
Stroller access
Mostly
Bluff and forest paths work; tide pools require stairs, rocks, and beach terrain.
More amenities
Tide pools, Visitor and ranger information, Picnic tables, Benches, Shaded forest paths, Bluff trails
Keep exploring
Keep exploring
A few more ways to find your family’s next Coastside outing.
A few more ways to find your family’s next Coastside outing.