Welcome to SMCNHA
The San Mateo Coast Natural History Association (SMCNHA) was created in December 1990 to further the educational and interpretative initiatives of the California State Parks along the San Mateo Coast. SMCNHA (smack-n-ha) was founded by volunteers in San Mateo County as a non-profit Cooperating Association to provide support directly to these coastal State Parks. We work closely with the local State Park staff to align our activities with their local needs.
News and Events
Coastsider: News and reviews for Half Moon Bay, El Granada, Moss Beach, and Montara
Parks We Sponsor
SMCNHA funds a number of interpretive and educational programs in the California State Parks on the San Mateo Coast. These include docent training programs, educational bookstores, exhibits and displays to improve the visitor experience, and special projects. Click on the links below to see details regarding the specific parks:- Año Nuevo State Park
- Bean Hollow State Beach
- Burleigh Murray Ranch State Park
- Butano State Park
- Cowell Ranch State Beach
- Gray Whale Cove State Beach
- Half Moon Bay State Beach
- McNee Ranch
- Montara State Beach
- Pebble Beach
- Pescadero State Beach and the Pescadero Marsh Natural Preserve
- Pigeon Point Light Station State Historic Park
- Point Montara Light Station
- Pomponio State Beach
- San Gregorio State Beach
How You Can Help
Make a tax-deductible donation to support our programs at the coastal state parks.Join SMCNHA to support our programs and receive the benefits of membership.
Volunteer your time to support the coastal state parks.
