Take a moment to enjoy some fun, web-based coastal activities for all ages.

Magnified photo of sand
Santa Cruz sand

Sand Gallery

Check out a gallery of magnified Sand Photos and learn more about sand.

A peregrine falcon about to land on a branch, by Robin Riggs
Robin Riggs

Coastal Webcams

Watch nature or waves on a California coastal webcam!

An elephant seal pup curves its body into a circle, by Annick Loomis
Annick Loomis
Many monarch butterflies hang from a tree, by Julie Freedman
Julie Freedman

Beach Treasure Hunt

When you go to the beach in California, use this treasure hunt for extra fun! What will you find at the beach?

Colorful anemones, by Patsee Ober
Patsee Ober

California Coastal Creature Quiz

What do you know about California coastal creatures, in or out of the water?

Two pelicans stand together, by Karen Cohen
Karen Cohen

Coastal Word Search

Download a Coastal Creature Word Search to print out and solve. Also available in Spanish.