Watch the complete coastal tour from geology educator Susie Bartz!

Thank you for being a Channel Islands Restoration member! Please enjoy this film ‘The Geology of Arroyo Burro Beach’ as part of your benefits and in appreciation for your support. You can watch all 10 segments separately or the entire film seen below.

Take a geologic tour millions of years in the making…

This geology tour focuses on the forces of tectonics and erosion, as they shape the cliffs, beaches, and coastal mesas at Arroyo Burro Beach in Santa Barbara. Explore folds, faults, rock types, landslides, and fossils from the cliffs. Learn about coastal habitat types from estuaries to tidepools to the surf zone. As a geology educator, Susie Bartz has worked for over 20 years with schools and community organizations to bring an awareness of earth science to the general public in an outdoor settings.

Arroyo Burro Geology Tour: Part 1 | Introduction

Arroyo Burro Geology Tour: Part 2 | Monterey Shale

Arroyo Burro Geology Tour: Part 3 | Wave-cut Terrace

Arroyo Burro Geology Tour: Part 4 | Fossils

Arroyo Burro Geology Tour: Part 5 | Fallen Tree

Arroyo Burro Geology Tour: Part 6 | Erosion

Arroyo Burro Geology Tour: Part 7 | Fault Zone

Arroyo Burro Geology Tour: Part 8 | Pigeon Arch

Arroyo Burro Geology Tour: Part 9 | Exhumed Oil Field

Arroyo Burro Geology Tour: Part 10 | Little Faults