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The Coastal Discovery Center is a joint venture between the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary and California State Parks. Located on beautiful San Simeon Bay, the Coastal Discovery Center celebrates the connection between land and sea.

The Center offers interactive exhibits and education programs which highlight the cultural and natural history of Old San Simeon, California State Parks, and the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary. The interface of land and sea is unique, drawing people for its rich bounty, economic opportunity, recreation and inspiration. Protection of these special places preserves them for use and enjoyment for generations to come.

Free Admission
Open Fri-Sun 11-5 (summer), 11-4 (winter), call for holiday hours
Info, call: 805-927-6575

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The relationship between land and sea provides a unique environment, diverse in resources, drawing humans over time for its rich natural bounty, economic opportunity, recreation and inspiration. Our protection and management of these dynamic, fragile and rugged resources will result in their continued use and enjoyment for generations to come.

- The theme statement for the Coastal Discovery Center

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