POINT SAL

Location:

The site is located 5 miles west of Guadalupe, California.

Description:

Point Sal is a 77-acre promontory on the coast of northern Santa Barbara County near the north end of Vandenberg Air Force Base. It is a a fragile area, with sandy soil and a unique blend of wildlife. Sea lions, mussels and deer can be found just yards from one another. Threatened or endangered species such as the peregrine falcon, California brown pelican, California least tern, southern sea otter and California gray whale are regulars at Point Sal.

The area is also a unique meeting point and transition zone for tidepool life and plant life common to the north and south coasts of California. The area is sensitive for cultural resources and geologic values and is listed by BLM as an Area of Critical Environmental Concern.

Accessibility:

Currently, there is no public access to BLM land at Point Sal. 
 

Mailing Address:
Bureau of Land Management
Bakersfield Field Office
3801 Pegasus Drive
Bakersfield, Calfiornia 93308

LINK: Point Sal Area of Critical Environmental Concern