Enjoy, picnicking, hiking, and our rustic
visitor center
the "Palm House"
PLEASE:
NO FIRES,
NO SMOKING
NO PETS
NO CAMPING
Parking Lot Hours
7 am - 6 pm

Visitor Center Hours
Hours are approximate, as they reflect our volunteer base

September 1 - October 15
April 15 to May 31
8 AM - 12 Noon

October 15  through April 15
8 AM - 4 PM

June, July and August
CLOSED

Visitors and Groups Welcome.   Commercial groups please call ahead
as we have limited parking
Please take care if driving an RV or a 5th wheel...our parking is limited.

For information please call:
Visitor center 760-343-2733,      Preserve Office 760-343-1234

Trail and Oasis Rules
Please, no fires or smoking.
No pets allowed on the preserve.
No collecting allowed on the preserve.  Enjoy photography instead.
Stay on marked trails...no off-trail hiking.
It is approximately 6 miles from the Monterey exit off the 10
to the Visitor Center parking area