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Olompali State Historic Park

Olompali State Historic Park Sign

Welcome

Conveniently located just north of Novato, California, Olompali's historic past and natural beauty offer an idyllic setting for hiking, horseback riding, picnics, bird-watching or just getting away from it all.

 

Parking

$8 cash or pay on your phone using our QR code located on the payment machine in the parking lot. You may also use a free library parking pass for CA State Parks using the button below.

 
 
 
 
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 Plant Life

A Pristine but Rich Landscape

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Olompali Spring Hikes Series
Celebration Continues

Friends of Olompali in partnership with State Parks offer special park events of Cultural and Natural History programming throughout the spring.

You are invited to celebrate the first annual Olompali Spring Hike Series, presented by the Friends of Olompali and California State Parks at Olompali State Historic Park. Check out May and June’s great programs, then register ASAP — space is limited and reservations are required.



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Animal Life

A Wonderland of Animal Life

Olompali's oak woodland and oak savannah intermingle within the park and support similar assemblages of wildlife. High foliage height and density and a diversity of plant species support an abundance of animal life.

The oaks provide food for mule deer, scrub jays, band-tailed pigeons, and acorn woodpeckers. Natural cavities in older oaks provide nest sites for western bluebirds, western bulebirs, western screech owls, white-breasted nuthatches, and western gray squirrels. Western skink, racer, and gopher snake are common reptiles, as are fence lizards and alligator lizards.

 

Don’t Miss Annual Bat Night
Click for Full Details

 

Archaeology

An Archaeological Treasure Awaits

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History

From Coast Miwok Village To State Historic Park

 
 
A Sounding Board visit to the Museum at Olompali State Historic Park in Novato, CA
 

A new online site, Historic Olompali, allows you to tour the park's historic Camilo Ynitia Adobe and surrounding grounds from your computer or mobile device. Interact with twenty four 360-degree panoramic views of the park and walk through the grounds and historic buildings. Rich imagery and descriptive information will inspire you to learn about Olompali as you explore the site.

Can’t make it to the park today? A virtual visit might be the next best thing. Click here to visit Historic Olompali -- or go to www.westhill.com/olompali

 

Restoration

Mary Burdell's Masterpiece

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 About Us

Friends of Olompali Cooperating Association was founded to help California State Parks interpret, preserve, protect, enhance, and develop the natural, cultural and aesthetic values of Olompali State Historic Park. What makes Olompali so unique is its 8,000-year continuous human history and its changing land use over time. Pick any point in history, and there are stories to tell at Olompali!

Contact & Directions

 

Fastest contact method:

Email: Contact@olompali.org

Olompali State Historic Park is open seven days a week from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

 

Directions:

The park is just west of Highway 101 three miles north of Novato

If you are coming from the North on Highway 101, take the Atherton Ave/San Marin Dr exit, turn right at the stop light and follow the signs to the frontage road that leads to the park.

If you are coming from the South on Highway 101, take the Atherton Ave/San Marin Dr exit, turn left at the stop light, cross the overpass and follow the signs to the frontage road that leads to the park.

 
 
 
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