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CONTACT INFORMATION

Hans Sin *
Environmental Program Manager – Lands & Wildlife, South Coast Region (Region 5) - CDFW
(858) 539-9022 mobile
[email protected]


Permits Department, Buildings & Facilities
California Film Commission
7080 Hollywood Blvd, Suite 900, Hollywood, CA 90028 USA
323.860.2960 phone 1
800.858.4749 phone 2
[email protected]
https://film.ca.gov/state-permits/buildings-facilities/


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WEBSITE:
San Elijo Lagoon Ecological Reserve - CDFW

General Notes: contact updated 3.20.25 bd

Jurisdictions: CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF FISH & WILDLIFE - CDFW, CALIFORNIA FILM COMMISSION - CFC

Within 30-Mile Studio Zone: N

State Property: Y

Closed/Vacant: N

Verified: 2/22/2026

Location Details

San Elijo Lagoon Ecological Reserve - California Department of Fish & Wildlife (CDFW)

United States / Encinitas, California
Location ID: #10100156

721 Acres of wetlands, large habitat for birds.

Location Category:

  • GOVERNMENTAL - *;
  • GOVERNMENTAL - State Buildings and Facilities;
  • NATURAL LANDSCAPES / PARKS - *;
  • NATURAL LANDSCAPES / PARKS - Open Terrain / Scenic Vistas;
  • TRANSPORTATION - *;
  • TRANSPORTATION - Railroads / Train Stations / Depots;
  • WATER & COASTAL AREAS - *;
  • WATER & COASTAL AREAS - Deltas / Canals;
  • WATER & COASTAL AREAS - Swamps / Marshes / Wetlands
 
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