Last updated: August 1, 2020
Thing to Do
Go Natural in a Historical Park
It's silly, really, to try to separate the two. Nature and history are so intertwined, one can hardly look at one without the other. But if you're inclined toward non-human living things, there are a few places we have to recommend.
Details
Activity
Wildlife Watching
Pets Allowed
No
Pets are allowed on the Anza Trail and along the river but must use the Frontage Road or Santa Gertrudis trailhead.
Activity Fee
No
Entrance fees may apply, see Fees & Passes information.
Location
Various
Reservations
No
Season
Year Round
Time of Day
Day
The mesquite bosque and riparian environments along the Anza Trail are open 24 hours per day.
Accessibility Information
The courtyard garden trail has brick pavers and one section only accessible via steps.
The front garden has a compacted but not paved trail.
The orchard has a paved trail leading to the front gate, but not inside.
The mesquite bosque and river corridor are accessible only via dirt paths.
The front garden has a compacted but not paved trail.
The orchard has a paved trail leading to the front gate, but not inside.
The mesquite bosque and river corridor are accessible only via dirt paths.
Agricultural Landscapes
The heritage orchard and gardens of Tumacácori represent the marriage of nature and culture in the mission system.
Natural Features and Ecosystems
From the tops of the mountains to the bed of the river, the natural landscapes of the Santa Cruz River valley are the backdrop of life.
Animals
There's a reason Tumacácori is a birding hotspot and home to threatened and endangered species.
Trees
Habitat, shade, food, and firewood.
Hiking the Anza Trail
Tumacácori protects rare riparian habitat and the Anza Trail provides visitors the access to enjoy it!