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 WELCOME TO THE
Randall Preserve

 INTRODUCING THE RANDALL PRESERVE

Orange County's Newest Nature Preserve

Discover the natural beauty of Orange County's newest and last large coastal nature preserve.

 

The Randall Preserve is located along the tidal zone of the Santa Ana River at the borders of Newport Beach, Huntington Beach, and Costa Mesa, in Orange County, California.

A small burrowing owl perched on a grassy field.

ABOUT

Randall Preserve

The Randall Preserve is a stunning 387-acre landscape nestled in the heart of coastal Orange County, California. Before it was protected, it was the last remaining large privately owned undeveloped coastal area in Southern California.

 

Many California Native American Tribes are culturally affiliated with this site as well. The plant and animal communities from the Preserve’s lands and waters are a testament to the beauty and importance of our natural landscapes. 

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Sadly, all of these interconnected communities have been severely impacted by modern human expansion, highlighting the crucial need for this new Preserve.

PLANNING
A Future Destination

When it was protected in December 2022, the titleholder, the Mountains Recreation and Conservation Authority (MRCA) was required to develop plans outlining how different aspects of the land would be stewarded. This included the ecosystems, Tribal access, and passive public recreational access.

The research behind several of these plans kicked off in the Spring of 2024. A year later, in the Spring of 2025, draft versions of these plans will need your input before they are completed and approved by the MRCA Board of Directors.
 

This website weaves together the history of the land, the in-process planning efforts, the public engagement process, and how you can get involved in creating a preserve that aligns with all the goals of the Randall Preserve.

Three people on a grassy dirt hill look into the distance using binoculars.
Flowchart of the Randall Preserve planning process, including the Property Management Plan (PMP), Resource Management Plan (RMP), Public Access Plan (PAP), Tribal Access and Engagement Plan (TAEP), and Coastal Resilience Strategy (CRS).

RANDALL PRESERVE

Planning for the Future

The Randall Preserve is undergoing a series of planning efforts to direct its future. Learn about the plans and how you can be involved in the public process.

PROJECT PARTNERS

Dedicated Stewards of Nature

Learn about how the Randall Preserve was protected, and meet the passionate people and organizations behind it. This team of experts are committed to adaptive land management, wildlife conservation, environmental education, public access, and much more.

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Immerse Yourself

Support Sustainability

Experience Nature's Wonders

Engage with Local Ecosystems

VISITOR STORIES

Testimonials

“A hidden gem in Orange County.”

TERRY W

“Transported to another world.”

BRET B

“So much more land than I imagined.”

RICK H

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