Where to see Red-tailed Hawk in California

Alder Creek Grove

California and Conservation

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

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.

Blake Garden

Bay Views and Botanical Garden

You might spot Monarch, Bee, and Anise Swallowtail.

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.

Eden Landing Ecological Reserve

Accessible Trails and Bird Watching

You might spot American Avocet, Great Egret, and Snowy Egret.

Forts Baker, Barry, and Cronkhite

Coastal Defense and Family Friendly

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

Franks Tract State Recreation Area

Bird Watching and Boating

You might spot Largemouth Bass and Birdcage Evening Primrose.

Hakone Gardens

Botanical Garden and Cultural Exchange

You might spot Western Fence Lizard and Pacific Poison Oak.

Hollywood Forever Cemetery

Botanical (trees/gardens). and Celebrity Graves

You might spot Duck, Mute Swan, and Pond Slider.

Jasper Ridge Biological Preserve

Biological Preserve and California Flora

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

Little Italy

Dining and Family Friendly

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

Monte Bello Open Space Preserve

Bird Watching and Equestrian Trails

You might spot Checkerbloom and Fuchsiaflower Gooseberry.

Palo Alto Baylands Nature Preserve

Accessible Trails and Bird Watching

You might spot Northern Harrier and Black-Tailed Jackrabbit.

Point Dume State Beach

Bird Watching and Coastal Bluff

You might spot Sunburst Anemone, Western Gull, and Giant Coreopsis.

Presidio Park

Family Friendly and Historic Site

You might spot Snowy Egret, Great Blue Heron, and Western Gull.

Professorville

Academic History and Architecture

You might spot American Avocet, Northern Shoveler, and Black-Necked Stilt.

Rodman Mountains

Bird Watching and Desert Geology

You might spot Frémont's Phacelia and Devil's Spineflower.

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 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.

Big Bear Alpine Zoo

Alpine Animals and Conservation

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

Fresno Chaffee Zoo

African Animals and Animal Encounters

You might spot African Elephant, Reticulated Giraffe, and African Lion.

Los Angeles Zoo

Animal Encounters and Botanical Garden

You might spot Gorilla, Asian Elephant, and Chimpanzee.

San Diego Zoo

Animal Encounters and Botanical Garden

You might spot Giant Panda, African Penguin, and Koala.

San Francisco Zoo

Accessible and Animal Encounters

You might spot Giraffes, Zebra, and Grizzly Bear.

Santa Ana Zoo

California and Accessible

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

Selig Zoo

Animal Collection and Defunct Venue

You might spot Giraffes, African Lion, and Tiger.

Agnews Developmental Center

Architectural Heritage and California History

You might spot Duck, Black-Necked Stilt, and House Finch.

Alta Vista Gardens

Art And Nature and Botanical Garden

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

Alvarado Terrace Historic District

Architecture and Edwardian Era

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

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.

Arena Cove Historic District

Beachcombing and California Coast.

You might spot Harbor Seal, Ochre Sea Star, and Sea Thrift.

Arizona Cactus Garden

Botanical Garden and Cacti

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

Bush Street–Cottage Row Historic District

Architectural Heritage and Historic District

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

California State Capitol

Architecture and Botanical Garden

You might spot Horse-Fly Carpenter Bee and Anna's Hummingbird.

California State Capitol Museum

You might spot Horse-Fly Carpenter Bee and Anna's Hummingbird.

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.

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.

Crossroads of the World

Architecture and Cultural Monument

You might spot Eastern Fox Squirrel and Red-Tailed Hawk.

Descanso Gardens

Birdwatching. and Botanical Garden

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

Downtown Historic District

Cultural Heritage and Family Friendly

You might spot Eastern Gray Squirrel and Eastern Fox Squirrel.