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Central Coast Field Office

The BLM Central Coast Field Office administers approximately 284,000 acres of public land in Central California.  Bounded by the Pacific Ocean to the west and the San Joaquin Valley to the east, elevations range from sea level to over 5,000 feet and major landforms include the Diablo Mountain Range, Salinas Valley, and San Joaquin Valley.

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Public Room

Visit our public room to find maps, brochures and BLM California programs.
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Fire Restrictions

Find the latest fire restrictions for the Central Coast Field Office.
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Hunting, Fishing and Recreational Shooting

Learn about hunting, fishing and target shooting regulations on BLM-managed lands.
Fort Ord National Monument
A rich history, diverse habitat and bountiful recreation opportunities await you at the Fort Ord National Monument. Another coastal gem with more than 86 miles of trails provides opportunities to hike, bike or ride your horse through rolling hills, pockets of chaparral and oak woodlands.
two large coastal cypress trees on a green hill under a distant moon at dusk.
California Coastal National Monument
Connecting the Pacific Ocean with the land, the California Coastal National Monument provides unique coastal habitat for marine-dependent wildlife and vegetation on more than 20,000 rocks, islands, exposed reefs and pinnacles along the California coastline, as well as 7,924 acres of public land in six onshore units.
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Panoche Hills
The Panoche Hills in Central California showcase a unique geologic history shaped over millions of years. This region’s sedimentary rock layers reveal clues about ancient seas that once covered the area, later uplifted and eroded to form today’s rugged terrain. The hills offer a window into California’s dynamic geologic past.
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Clear Creek Management Area
Clear Creek Management Area (CCMA) encompasses approximately 75,000 acres, of which 63,000 acres are public lands managed by the Bureau of Land Management Central Coast Field Office. Topography is rugged with elevations ranging from 1,830 feet at Pine Canyon to 5,241 feet on San Benito Mountain.
Morning mist over a grassy hill and blue mountain with oaks in the foreground.

Leadership

Zachary Ormsby

Field Manager
Phone:
831-582-2200
Fax:
831-582-2266
Email:

Benjamin Hoke

Assistant Field Manager
Phone:
831-582-2200
Fax:
831-582-2266
Email:

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Contact

Mailing Address:
940 2nd Avenue
Marina, CA 93933
Email: BLM_CA_Web_CC@blm.gov
Phone: 831-582-2200
Fax: 831-582-2266
Hours:
9:00 am - 4:00 pm Monday - Thursday. Friday, by appointment. The office will be closed November 25-29 and December 23-26.

TTY/Relay System

If you are deaf, hard of hearing, or have a speech disability, please dial 7-1-1 to access telecommunications relay services.

TEMPORARY CLOSURES

9/13/2024 -The Bureau of Land Management Central Coast Field Office is lifting the emergency closure of the Clear Creek Management Area in San Benito and Fresno Counties. The closure was in place for public and firefighter safety in relation to the management of the Boone Fire and is no longer necessary due to the lack of fire progression. View the order.

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