Field Trip: Santa Ynez River Mouth

Join us for a rare opportunity to visit this North County site that sometimes offers exceptional birding.

Friday, November 21, 2025   11:00 am – 2:00 pm

Trip Leader: Nick Lethaby

Target Birds:

  • Shorebirds
  • Waterbirds
  • Migrating ocean and shorebirds

Directions:

From South county

  • Take Hwy 101 north
  • Take Exit 132 – Lompoc Hwy 1 and proceed to Lompoc – 21 miles
  • Turn left at the stop light on to Hwy 246 towards Vandenberg AFB

From North County

  • Take Hwy 101 south
  • Take Exit 140A – Solvang / Lompoc Hwy 246
  • Turn right onto Hwy 246
  • Follow Hwy 246 into Lompoc 17 miles
  • At the intersection with Hwy 1 continue straight on Hwy 246

For All

  • Hwy 246 becomes W. Ocean Ave. at the H St. intersection
  • Follow W. Ocean Ave. out of town for 8.5 miles
  • Turn right onto Ocean Park Road at the Ocean Park Sign
  • Follow Ocean Park Road to the large parking area.
  • We will meet in the parking area.
  • Map: Ocean Park

Other Information:

  • Bring water  & snack
  • Wear comfortable shoes
  • Bring a hat
  • Binoculars a must, spotting scopes are very useful

Trip Coordinator:

Sponsored by Santa Barbara Audubon Society
Santa Barbara Audubon Society is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization