Point Reyes Headlands (ASBS No. 12)

The Point Reyes Headlands Area of Special Biological Significance (ASBS) in Marin County has 4.8 miles of coastline. This ASBS lies within the Gulf of the Farallones National Marine Sanctuary; the National Park Service (Point Reyes National Seashore) manages the shoreline. Point Reyes Headlands State Marine Conservation Area and Extension are also part of the ASBS. There are historical, working dairies on the headlands, as well as a historic lighthouse. There is also a road along the entire ASBS, but most public access is limited to walkways and trails.

Key pollution threats are road and stormwater runoff.

ASBS Area: 1047 acres

County: Marin

Regional Board Area: San Francisco Bay RWQCB

Year designated: 1974 (Resolution 74-28)

ASBS Index No.: 12