Hollister Ranch Shoreline Preserve
Discover the Wild Gaviota Coast: The Point Conception Institute (PCI) and Hollister Ranch Shoreline Preserve (HRSP) are partnering to study and protect nearly 16 miles of this critical coastline.
This collaboration combines expertise and resources to expand biodiversity research, inform climate resilience efforts, and secure the science foundation needed for long-term conservation in one of Southern California's last "wild coast" areas. Dive into our shared research agenda—from monitoring coastal wildlife and shorebirds to assessing sandy beach ecosystems—and see how we're working together to understand and protect this unique ecological convergence zone.
Hollister Ranch Shoreline Preserve Map Viewer
Explore the Hollister Ranch Shoreline Preserve through our interactive map. This platform highlights the research taking place at the preserve and showcases its unique coastal landscape, along with contextual layers for the Gaviota region.
Hollister Ranch Shoreline Preserve Annual Reports
2024 Annual Report
A comprehensive summary of ecological monitoring and conservation across 8.5 miles of preserved coastline — including endangered species protection, vegetation mapping, and wildlife movement studies.
Explore ongoing ecological research, conservation work, and scientific monitoring across the Hollister Ranch Shoreline Preserve.
2023 Annual Report
Highlights major biological studies and baseline data on native grasslands, red-legged frogs, tidewater gobies, and coastal wildlife — establishing a foundation for future research and restoration.