California Marine Protected Areas
Goleta Slough State Marine Conservation Area
Important: As of December 19, 2012 new MPA regulations are in effect for
the Northern California coast from the Oregon/California border to Point Arena.
Management Area: Southern California (Pt. Conception southward)
County: Santa Barbara
Nearest Port: Santa Barbara
Regulations in Effect Since: 1/1/2012
County: Santa Barbara
Nearest Port: Santa Barbara
Regulations in Effect Since: 1/1/2012
Boundaries: This area includes the waters below the mean high tide line within Goleta Slough northward of latitude 34° 25.02' N.
Recreational Fishing
Allowed Species: None
Prohibited Species: All
Allowed Species: None
Prohibited Species: All
Commercial Fishing
Allowed Species: None
Prohibited Species: All
Allowed Species: None
Prohibited Species: All
Other Regulations:
In waters below the mean high tide line inside the Goleta Slough Ecological Reserve as defined within Section 630, the following restrictions apply:
- Boating, swimming, wading, and diving are prohibited.
- No person shall enter this area and remain therein except on established trails, paths or other designated areas except department employees or designated employees of Santa Barbara Airport, City of Santa Barbara, Goleta Sanitary District and Goleta Valley Vector Control District for the purposes of carrying out official duties.
Regulation Section:
Title 14, CCR, Section 632 (b) (100)