Royal Palms

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Royal Palms Biodiversity Survey findings

Royal Palms is located in the South Coast region of California. This moderately sloping site consists of moderately uneven terrain, containing a few cracks and folds, such as in boulder or cobble fields and some consolidated bedrock.

closeup of research site

Royal Palms is dominated by a mixture of consolidated bedrock, boulder fields, and cobble beach, and the area surrounding the site is comprised of a mixture of consolidated bedrock, boulder fields, and cobble beach. The primary coastal orientation of this site is south; southwest.

closeup of research site

Biodiversity Surveys were done in 2022 and 2024.  The Biodiversity Survey grid encompasses two sections that are approximately 12 meters (along shore) x 10 meters (seaward), and 15 meters (along shore) x 10 meters (seaward). For more information see the Biodiversity Survey findings at this site.

For more information about Royal Palms, please contact Pete Raimondi (raimondi@ucsc.edu).

Last modified: Jul 28, 2025