Arroyo Hondo Preserve

Land Trust docents lead students and community groups on a trek through the wonders of Arroyo Hondo. It is an ideal setting for field trips where students can learn about riparian habitats, watersheds, food chains, Chumash and California history, geology, plants and animals.

Moving from fascinating geologic formations on the beach, past a small coastal estuary, along a shaded creek where you can see endangered Southern Steelhead, up the canyon through meadows, fern grottos, oak woodlands, fragrant coastal sage scrub and chaparral habitats, there is amazing diversity to explore. Stop for lunch under Sycamore trees and end the day with a walk through the 1842 historic Ortega adobe with its 18-inch thick walls. We can customize the trip to meet the needs of your curriculum.

Special group projects such as landscape painting and sketching, creative writing, habitat restoration or trail maintenance can also be arranged. Facilities at the Preserve include picnic tables, limited bus parking, portable restrooms, trails and lots of open space to explore. Wheelchair accessibility is very limited. Bilingual tours are available.

To arrange a visit, call the Preserve Co-Manager and
Education Coordinator, Chris Chapman at (805) 567-1115 or
email us at arroyohondo@sblandtrust.org.