National Marine Sanctuary
Chumash Heritage
About this sanctuary
On November 30, 2024, a final rule to designate Chumash Heritage National Marine Sanctuary was published. The area will become a national marine sanctuary pending a congressional review period.
Located along 116 miles of Central California coastline between San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara counties, Chumash Heritage National Marine Sanctuary will become our nation’s 17th national marine sanctuary. Chumash Heritage National Marine Sanctuary contains a culturally and biologically diverse coastline. The coast and sanctuary waters are a place of deep spiritual significance and cultural identity to the Indigenous Peoples of the local coastal area.
Travel guide coming soon
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