Wilder Beach – Wilder Beach Natural Preserve loop from Arroyo Seco Canyon

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Wilder Beach – Wilder Beach Natural Preserve loop from Arroyo Seco Canyon

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12,445

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Wilder Beach – Wilder Beach Natural Preserve loop from Arroyo Seco Canyon

04:42

17.9km

140m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 23, 2026

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Wilder Ranch State Park

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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4.02 km

Wilder Ranch

Highlight • Historical Site

Historic ranch, now a state preserve with demonstrations of old farming techniques and miles of trails popular with hikers and bikers in the hills and along the dramatic coastline. Restrooms and drinking water available here.

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5.10 km

Wilder Beach Natural Preserve

Nature Reserve

5.15 km

Wilder Beach

Highlight • Beach

Protected as a natural preserve, the wide sandy beach is undeveloped and wild.

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5.25 km

Wilder Beach Natural Preserve

Highlight • Beach

Wide and wild beach preserve closed to the public. Park info at parks.ca.gov/?page_id=549
Good gravel and dirt trails lead out to and along the cliffs. Several coves to the west …

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6.25 km

Fern Grotto Beach

Highlight • Beach

Fern Grotto Beach is a nice sandy beach in a deep rocky cove, surrounded by sandstone walls on all sides. The grotto is a shallow cave at the back of …

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6.57 km

Sand Plant Beach

Highlight • Beach

Sand Plant Beach is a nice sandy beach in a deep rocky cove, surrounded by sandstone walls on three sides. The narrow mouth of the cove can trap seaweed along …

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12.2 km

Companion Bakeshop

Highlight • Cafe

Companion Bakeshop is an organic bakery specializing in brick oven sourdough breads and rustic pastries. They also have a community gathering space that hosts live bluegrass music, baking classes, and a mandolin workshop series.

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