Rancho Marino Reserve

Kenneth S. Norris Rancho Marino Reserve
Norris Rancho Marino Reserve location map
LocationCambria, San Luis Obispo County, California
Coordinates35°31′41″N 121°4′35″W / 35.52806°N 121.07639°W / 35.52806; -121.07639
Area500 acres (0.78 sq mi)
Governing bodyUniversity of California, Santa Barbara
Websiteranchomarino.ucnrs.org

Kenneth S. Norris Rancho Marino Reserve is part of the University of California Natural Reserve System. The reserve is located along the coast of San Luis Obispo County at the south end of the town of Cambria, California. It is named for Kenneth S. Norris, a University of California professor, renowned naturalist, and founder of the UC Natural Reserve System.[1]: 117  It is operated by the university under a use agreement, as it is privately owned and funded. There is no public access.

  1. ^ Fiedler PL, Rumsey SG, Wong KM (2013). The Environmental Legacy of the UC Natural Reserve System. University of California Press.