Cordell Bank National Marine Sanctuary

About Cordell Bank National Marine Sanctuary

Entirely offshore, Cordell Bank National Marine Sanctuary protects soft seafloor habitat, a rocky bank, deep-sea canyons, and diverse wildlife, while acting as a feeding ground for many marine mammals and seabirds. This protected area is home to several habitats and species that can be visited from afar through educational resources such as panels and exhibits. Visitors can enjoy this extraordinarily rich marine ecosystem by boating, fishing, and watching wildlife from the mainland.

How to Get There

52 miles west-northwest off the coast of San Francisco, California and 6 miles offshore from Point Reyes.

Plan Your Visit to Cordell Bank National Marine Sanctuary

Heading to Cordell Bank National Marine Sanctuary? A few things to know before you go:

• Reservations: popular sites fill up fast — check Recreation.gov 6 months in advance
• Fees: day-use and camping fees vary; check current rates on the official park page
• Trash & pack-out: follow Leave No Trace principles
• Wildlife: store food in bear boxes where provided; never feed wildlife
• Weather: the 5-day forecast above is updated every 6 hours; verify just before you go

References & Official Resources

• Official Recreation.gov page
• Park map (PDF)
• View on OpenStreetMap
• Driving directions (Google Maps)