
Farallon Islands - Wikipedia
The Farallon Islands (/ færəlɔːn / FA-ra-lon), [2] or Farallones (from Spanish farallón 'pillar, sea cliff'), are a group of islands and sea stacks in the Gulf of the Farallones, off the coast of San …
Farallon Islands National Wildlife Refuge - U.S. Fish and Wildlife …
The Farallon Islands National Wildlife refuge is surrounded by one of the most spectacular & biodiverse marine ecosystems on the planet. While created to protect seabirds and marine …
Farallon Islands - Visit California
More life lives on or around the dramatic Farallon Islands, almost barren lumps that rise out of the sea some 30 miles west of the Golden Gate Bridge. Sea lions and seals are found here, and …
Farallon Islands: A Guide To Nature's Wonders - Learn California
The Farallon Islands are a group of islands located off the coast of San Francisco. They offer breathtaking views of the Pacific Ocean and are a haven for seabirds and marine life.
The “Islands of the Dead” in San Francisco is a Ship-Crusher Where ...
2025年2月27日 · Just 30 miles from San Francisco lies a cluster of jagged rocks that make Alcatraz look like Disneyland. Good thing humans are banned from stepping a foot on it, and …
The Farallon Islands - ArcGIS StoryMaps
2024年12月1日 · The Farallons are a chain of islands about thirty miles off the coast of San Francisco. They get their name from the Spanish word “farallon,” meaning “rocky promontory …
Farallon National Wildlife Refuge, California - Recreation.gov
The Farallon Islands National Wildlife Refuge is located on the pacific coast approximately 28 miles west of San Francisco California. Totaling 211 acres, it is composed of several islands in …
Exploring the Farallon Islands’ wildlife haven - The Mercury News
2025年5月12日 · These craggy islands 27 miles from the Golden Gate are home to hundreds of thousands of birds and marine mammals -- and a handful of scientists.
North Farallon Islands State Marine Reserve/Special Closure
The North Farallon Islands Special Closure extends 1,000 feet seaward from North Farallon Island and 300 feet from the other three rocky islands, including the Island of St. James, in …
A Guide To The Farallon Islands: San Francisco's Secret Wildlife Refuge
2016年9月30日 · Unbeknownst to most San Franciscans, just 30 miles off their city’s west coast sits a set of small islands filled with thriving wildlife. The Farallon Islands have stood the test of …