Jack Dunster Marine Biological Reserve

Set along the Los Cerritos Channel next to the Rowing Center, this 2.7-acre reserve balances 1.5 acres of land with 1.2 acres of shallow water. A terraced retaining wall protects the grounds from runoff and currents, while a floating breakwater shields a miniature bay from channel boating traffic. At its western edge, a 132-foot dock allows access by boat. Across the site, varied ecological zones transition from coastal sage scrub and southern beach to inter-tidal mudflats and rocky shores.