Where to see Great Horned Owl in California

Alder Creek Grove

California and Conservation

You might spot Sequoia, California Newt, and Pacific Dogwood.

Antelope Valley California Poppy Reserve State Natural Reserve

Accessible and Bird Watching

You might spot California Poppy and Common Side-Blotched 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.

Blake Garden

Bay Views and Botanical Garden

You might spot Monarch, Bee, and Anise Swallowtail.

Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve

Accessible and Bird Watching

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

Conejo Valley Botanical Garden

Botanical Garden and Drought Tolerant Plants

You might spot Western Fence Lizard, Duck, and California Brittlebush.

Desert Garden Conservatory

Botanical Garden and Cacti

You might spot Western Fence Lizard and Eastern Fox Squirrel.

Forts Baker, Barry, and Cronkhite

Coastal Defense and Family Friendly

You might spot Great Blue Heron, Western Gull, and Coyote.

Jasper Ridge Biological Preserve

Biological Preserve and California Flora

You might spot Warrior's Plume, Western Leatherwood, and White Globe Lily.

Ruth Bancroft Garden

Botanical Garden and Cactus Garden

You might spot Western Fence Lizard, Duck, and Canada Goose.

San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden

Botanical Garden and Conservation

You might spot Western Fence Lizard and Springtime Amanita.

Sonoma Botanical Garden

Asian Plants and Biodiversity.

You might spot Mule Deer, Turkey, and Duck.

Sonoma Plaza

California History and Cultural Events

You might spot Western Fence Lizard and California Poppy.

South Bonnie Brae Tract Historic District

Colonial Revival and Historic Architecture

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

South Coast Botanic Garden

Bird Watching and Botanical Garden

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

Theater District

Architecture and Broadway Shows

You might spot Western Gull, Sea Lion, and Great Blue Heron.

Orange County Zoo

Accessible and Affordable

You might spot Black Bear, Cougar, and Bald Eagle.

Selig Zoo

Animal Collection and Defunct Venue

You might spot Giraffes, African Lion, and Tiger.

Alta Vista Gardens

Art And Nature and Botanical Garden

You might spot Western Fence Lizard, Bee, and House Finch.

Andree Clark Bird Refuge

Accessible and Bird Watching

You might spot Brown Pelican, Black-Crowned Night Heron, and Western Gull.

Aquatic Park Historic District

Beach Access and Family Friendly

You might spot Western Gull, Sea Lion, and Great Blue Heron.

Arboretum at the University of California, Santa Cruz

Arboretum and Bird Watching

You might spot Slender Banana Slug, Western Gull, and Red-Tailed Hawk.

Bush Street–Cottage Row Historic District

Architectural Heritage and Historic District

You might spot Western Gull, Great Blue Heron, and Anna's Hummingbird.

California Citrus State Historic Park

Agricultural History and Citrus Groves

You might spot California Buckwheat and Common Side-Blotched Lizard.

Carroll Avenue

Angelino Heights and Architectural Heritage

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

Colonel Allensworth State Historic Park

African American History and Architecture

You might spot Common Raven and Red-Tailed Hawk.

Conservatory of Flowers

Botanical Garden and Carnivorous Plants

You might spot Great Blue Heron, Anna's Hummingbird, and Red-Tailed Hawk.

Descanso Gardens

Birdwatching. and Botanical Garden

You might spot Duck, Western Fence Lizard, and Dark-Eyed Junco.

Folsom City Zoo Sanctuary

Animal Sanctuary and California Native Wildlife

You might spot Black Bear, Brown Bear, and Cougar.

Gen. Charles S. Farnsworth County Park

Community Park and Dog Friendly

You might spot Western Fence Lizard and California Buckwheat.

Huntington Desert Garden

Botanical Garden and Cacti

You might spot Western Fence Lizard and Eastern Fox Squirrel.

Little Tokyo

Cultural District and Family Friendly

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

Locke

Architectural Preservation and California History.

You might spot Sandhill Crane and Spined Turban Gall Wasp.

Los Angeles County Arboretum and Botanic Garden

Botanical Garden and Family Friendly

You might spot Indian Peafowl and Red-Whiskered Bulbul.

Los Angeles Plaza Historic District

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

Lotusland

Botanical Garden and Cycads

You might spot Brown Pelican, Western Fence Lizard, and Duck.

Mildred E. Mathias Botanical Garden

Accessible and Botanical Garden

You might spot Dark-Eyed Junco and Eastern Fox Squirrel.

Mission Santa Cruz

Accessible and California Missions

You might spot Slender Banana Slug, Western Gull, and Ochre Sea Star.

Palace of Fine Arts

Accessible and Architectural

You might spot Western Gull, Great Blue Heron, and Anna's Hummingbird.

Pasadena Civic Center District

Beaux Arts Architecture and Cultural Events

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

Prospect Historic District

Architectural Walking Tour and California History

You might spot Western Fence Lizard and Coast Live Oak.

San Francisco Botanical Garden

Botanical Garden and Educational

You might spot Pipevine Swallowtail and Anna's Hummingbird.

San Juan Bautista State Historic Park

Adobe Architecture and California History

You might spot Gray Buckeye and California Buckeye.

The Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens

Art and Art Museum

You might spot Western Fence Lizard and Eastern Fox Squirrel.

The Japanese Garden

Botanical Garden and Cultural Site

You might spot Duck, Red-Tailed Hawk, and Double-Crested Cormorant.

California Academy of Sciences

Accessible and Aquarium

You might spot African Penguin, Coral, and Flies.

Jungleland USA

Animal Actors and California History

You might spot Ant, Chimpanzee, and African Lion.

Sunset State Beach

Accessible and Beachcombing

You might spot Long-Billed Curlew, Snowy Plover, and Sanderling.

California Academy of Sciences

Aquarium and Conservation

You might spot African Penguin, Coral, and Flies.