# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Solstice Sea Star Search
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 21 Jun, 2026 at 10:00 am – Sun, 21 Jun, 2026 at 11:00 am
- **Event Description**: Celebrate sea stars and the summer solstice with CA State Parks and MendoParks as we try to find and photograph as many species of sea stars as we can at the Laguna Point tidepools!  After a devastating outbreak of sea star wasting disease killed most of our sea stars a decade ago, these key players in tidepools and kelp forests are finally making a comeback. This program is part of the Solstice Sea Star Search by the California Academy of Sciences.  

All you need is the iNaturalist app on your phone or a camera and an old pair of tennis shoes or hiking boots.  We recommend familiarizing yourself with iNaturalist before you come. If you haven't used it before, download the free iNaturalist app to your phone and create an account. Make a few observations around your yard or neighborhood to get a feel for the app. 

Please RSVP for this free program by emailing director@mendoparks.org.

Location: 
Laguna Point Tidepools, MacKerricher State Park
Park at the Laguna Point parking lot and walk about 0.25 miles on the ocean side of the boardwalk, then take the stairs down to the tidepools.
GPS: 39°29'23.47"N 123°48'07.94"W

Know Before You Go:
Parking is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Closed-toe shoes with grip, such as tennis shoes or hiking boots, are recommended.

This program will be cancelled for rain, severe weather, or park closure.

More Information: 
To learn more about upcoming programs or to make a donation, visit mendoparks.org.

Questions or Accessibility Information:
Email Mackenzi.Lamb@parks.ca.gov
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/fort-bragg/solstice-sea-star-search/200030105809221
- **Event Categories**: sports, trips-adventures, trekking, nonprofit, summer-solstice, science-fair
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 21

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Fort Bragg
- **state**: CA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: MacKerricher State Park
- **lat**: 39.489714948944
- **long**: -123.80255294185
- **full address**: MacKerricher State Park, Fort Bragg, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Solstice Sea Star Search being held?
  - **A:** Solstice Sea Star Search takes place on Sun, 21 Jun, 2026 at 10:00 am to Sun, 21 Jun, 2026 at 11:00 am at MacKerricher State Park, Fort Bragg, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Solstice Sea Star Search?
  - **A:** Solstice Sea Star Search is organized by Sonoma-Mendocino Coast District State Parks.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Solstice Sea Star Search is ideal for sports fans, athletes, fitness enthusiasts, and anyone who loves the thrill of live competitive action and the energy of a crowd. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Fort Bragg, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Solstice Sea Star Search sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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