The Top 5 Natural Monuments around Costa Mesa
Costa Mesa’s landscape is a beautiful place to explore — something that you can best experience by visiting one of our 5
beautiful natural monuments around Costa Mesa. To help you find the one for, you can see all the details you need to explore the best natural monuments, and better plan your next outdoor adventure!
beautiful natural monuments around Costa Mesa. To help you find the one for, you can see all the details you need to explore the best natural monuments, and better plan your next outdoor adventure!
Last updated: November 20, 2025
Upper Newport Bay Trail
Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway
The trail here is paved and designed specifically for foot traffic and bikes with two separate cycling lanes. You get great views across Newport Bay to the ecological reserve as you pass by a couple small parks and vista points.
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Least Tern Natural Preserve
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Least Tern Natural Preserve is a 13-acre patch of shoreline and beach within Huntington State Beach. This area is a documented nesting area for endangered California least terns. The area …
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Pelican Point West - Observation platform
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There are several viewpoints in Crystal Cove State Park known as Pelican Point. This is the westernmost location of them all. Enjoy the beautiful panorama over the ocean.
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Inner Bay Loop Trail Overlook
Highlight • Viewpoint
Overlooking the saltwater marsh, this scenic overlook in Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve offers excellent birdwatching. Spot shorebirds, endangered species like snowy plovers, Belding's savannah sparrows, light-footed clapper tail, and other …
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Reef Point
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You get a panoramic view of the coast from the packed sandy trails that lead right up to the shoreline. There is an informational signpost about grey whales.
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