Where to see American Kestrel in California

Arastradero Preserve

Bird Watching and Family Friendly

You might spot Acorn Woodpecker and Western Fence Lizard.

Arroyo Conejo Open Space

Bird Watching and Family Friendly

You might spot Western Fence Lizard and California Brittlebush.

Black Diamond Mines Regional Preserve

Birdwatching. and Family Friendly

You might spot Warrior's Plume and Purple Owl's-Clover.

Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve

Accessible and Bird Watching

You might spot Snowy Egret, Great Blue Heron, and Willet.

Franks Tract State Recreation Area

Bird Watching and Boating

You might spot Largemouth Bass and Birdcage Evening Primrose.

Palo Alto Baylands Nature Preserve

Accessible Trails and Bird Watching

You might spot Northern Harrier and Black-Tailed Jackrabbit.

Sonoma Botanical Garden

Asian Plants and Biodiversity.

You might spot Mule Deer, Turkey, and Duck.

South Coast Botanic Garden

Bird Watching and Botanical Garden

You might spot Western Fence Lizard, Duck, and Black Phoebe.

Big Bear Alpine Zoo

Alpine Animals and Conservation

You might spot Grizzly Bear, Black Bear, and Snow Leopard.

Santa Ana Zoo

California and Accessible

You might spot Giant Anteaters and Black-and-Gold Howler Monkey.

Campo de Cahuenga

California History and Educational

You might spot Western Fence Lizard, Eastern Fox Squirrel, and Bee.

Carroll Avenue

Angelino Heights and Architectural Heritage

You might spot Red-Tailed Hawk, Duck, and Canada Goose.

Exposition Park Rose Garden

Botanical Garden and Family Friendly

You might spot Eastern Fox Squirrel, Bee, and House Sparrow.

Fort MacArthur

Coastal Defense and Cold War History

You might spot Sunburst Anemone and Striped Shore Crab.

Historic Core

Art Deco and Broadway Theater District

You might spot Red-Tailed Hawk, Duck, and House Sparrow.

Little Tokyo

Cultural District and Family Friendly

You might spot Red-Tailed Hawk, Duck, and House Sparrow.

Los Angeles Plaza Historic District

You might spot Red-Tailed Hawk, Duck, and House Sparrow.

Menlo Avenue-West Twenty-ninth Street Historic District

Craftsman Style and Historic Architecture

You might spot Eastern Fox Squirrel, Bee, and House Sparrow.

Charles Paddock Zoo

Aza Accredited and Accessible

You might spot Tiger, Red Panda, and Fossa.

Cabrillo Marine Aquarium

Accessible and Conservation

You might spot Sea Star, Leopard Shark, and Swellshark.

CuriOdyssey

Accessible and Bay Area Attraction.

You might spot North American River Otter, Bobcat, and Golden Eagle.

Lynwood Park

Park, Family Friendly, Sports, Playgrounds, Picnic, Wildlife Viewing, Walking, Outdoor Fitness, Skate Park, Historic Site

You might spot Anole, Chinese Privet, and Muscovy Duck.

Carlsbad State Beach

Beach, Surfing, Family Friendly, Birdwatching, Wheelchair Accessible, Coastal Bluffs, Swimming, Picnicking

You might spot California Ground Squirrel and Coast Cholla.

Marineland of the Pacific

Animal Shows and California History

You might spot Corkystem Passionvine and Blister Glassy-Bubble.

Shambala Preserve

Acton California. and Adult Oriented

You might spot African Lion, Tiger, and Leopard.