NEW! Randall Preserve Draft Plans Are Now Available For Your Comments.
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.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Comment on the Randall Preserve Plans
The Randall Preserve is an exciting new addition to our local park system. Three draft plans need your input: a Resource Management Plan, Public Access Plan, and a Coastal Resilience Strategy.
We want your input! Join us at one of our
upcoming events to provide comments on the Preserve Draft Plans.
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See the flyer and calendar events for more info and to register.
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​​Make a reservation for childcare, transportation, or interpretation for 5/21, 6/2, or 6/21 in-person events.
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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. Now, the draft versions of these plans will need your input before they are completed and approved by the MRCA Board of Directors. Comments are due by mid-July 2025.
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.
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