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Least Tern Natural Preserve

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Least Tern Natural Preserve

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Least Tern Natural Preserve

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    Location: Huntington Beach, Orange County, California, United States

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    1. Huntington State Beach – Santa Ana River Trail loop from Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center

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    2. San Gabriel River Trail – Huntington State Beach loop from Bixby Knolls

    74.3km

    03:22

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    3. Huntington Beach Trail – Huntington State Beach loop from Costa Mesa

    43.7km

    01:43

    100m

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    Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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    June 10, 2025

    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 is protected by a 15-foot buffer zone on all sides. Visitors are not allowed inside of the preserve but can observe the birds from outside of the blocked area. This area was the first fully protected area for the birds, established in 1973.

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      Location: Huntington Beach, Orange County, California, United States

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