Gaviota Preserves protects the Gaviota Coast — the last undeveloped stretch of coastline in Southern California — through acquisition-led conservation, permanently securing, restoring, and stewarding at-risk coastal, agricultural, and habitat lands before they are lost to development.

Our anchor project is Rancho Tajiguas, a 3,272-acre coastal property under long-term stewardship, where we are advancing regenerative agriculture, habitat protection, and public access.

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Gaviota Preserves is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. EIN 42-2829509. Contributions are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.

Founded by Douglas Kern, Executive Director