South Coast Iconic Places: Rocky Point

Rocky Point sits in the Palos Verdes Peninsula and forms the southern end of Santa Monica Bay. The area’s beaches, kelp forests, surfgrass beds, reefs and canyon draw visitors from around the world and support a broad array of marine plants and animals. 
Protecting this coastal hot spot will preserve a thriving tourism and recreation industry and help sustain the long-term health of Los Angeles County’s coastal waters.  Click here for a template letter to send to the Fish and Game Commission asking them to protect Rocky Point!

Sea Life of Rocky Point
Lobster, mussels, rockweed and owl limpets feed and breed among the peninsula’s surfgrass, and its rocky reefs are home to rockfish, sheephead, kelp bass, abalone and rock scallops.

Years of fishing pressure have stressed marine life here, yet it remains a favorite dive site because of the abundance of blacksmith, treefish, señorita, opaleye, horn sharks, leopard sharks, octopus, sea pens, rays, guitarfish and crabs. Visitors can see risso's dolphins, orcas, brown pelicans and blue and grey whales in this area, particularly at the head of the Redondo Submarine Canyon.
 
Why Preserve Rocky Point?
The rich waters around the Palos Verdes Peninsula are facing a variety of threats including overfishing, coastal development and climate change. A strong plan will help ensure the future abundance of Santa Monica Bay. Ocean protection is not just good for the environment—it’s also good for business. Divers, surfers, fishers and beach goers who come to experience the natural beauty of the Palos Verdes Peninsula are a critical part of the local economy.

Help us ensure the new marine reserve off the Palos Verdes Peninsula protects this local treasure.
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Click here for a template letter to send to the Fish and Game Commission asking them to protect Rocky Point!