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San Joaquin Wildlife Sanctuary

Free Freshwater Wetland Nature Reserve

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Irvine Ranch Water District

Adjacent to UCI campus, the sanctuary provides over 300 acres of freshwater wetlands and 11 miles of trails open daily from dawn to dusk with free admission.

Checked Aug 13, 2026Open source
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Address
5 Riparian View, Irvine, CA 92612
Expiration
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Last checked
Aug 13, 2026
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