Stornetta is the first mainland-based unit of the California Coastal National Monument. Before this, the monument consisted of rocks and islands off the California Coast.

Stornetta hiking paths provide views to the north and south and the opportunity to see whales, birds and other wildlife on and off shore. The Point Arena Lighthouse and Garcia River are northern neighbors.

These lands were either donated to, or purchased by, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM).