Dunes Center

Discover the Guadalupe Nipomo Dunes Center

Located in historic downtown Guadalupe, California, the Dunes Center is a vibrant 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to celebrating the region's natural treasures and unique history. This beautiful natural history museum features an array of plant and animal specimens from the dunes, interactive activities for all ages, and short documentary films that deepen the understanding of our natural world. Visitors can also explore unearthed artifacts from Cecil B. DeMille’s 1923 silent epic, The Ten Commandments, making it a must-visit destination for history and nature enthusiasts alike.

Impacting Future Generations

The Dunes Center provides nature education programs to thousands of children each year, reinforcing the importance of conserving the local dunes ecosystem. Through in-class curriculum, after-school programs, museum visits, and field trips, students engage with hands-on natural science topics such as mammals, birds, biodiversity, and botany.

Support Our Mission

Your donations support free and low-cost education programs for local students, helping to increase public knowledge about the Dunes Complex and promote conservation efforts.

Join the Cause

Make a difference today! Your contribution, whether in cryptocurrency or cash, helps sustain vital educational programs and conservation initiatives at the Dunes Center. Together, we can protect and celebrate the unique ecosystems of the Guadalupe Nipomo Dunes.