Laguna Creek (San Mateo County)

Laguna Creek is a small, seasonal stream located in San Mateo County, California. It is situated on the eastern slopes of the Santa Cruz Mountains, within the San Francisco Peninsula. The creek's watershed is relatively small, draining a portion of the forested and chaparral-covered hillsides.

Laguna Creek is primarily a rain-fed system, experiencing peak flows during the winter months and often drying up completely during the dry summer and fall. Its waters eventually flow into San Francisquito Creek, which then empties into the San Francisco Bay.

The vegetation surrounding Laguna Creek is characteristic of the California coastal ecosystem, including redwood forests, oak woodlands, and various chaparral species. Wildlife in the area includes deer, raccoons, squirrels, and a variety of birds.

The creek's watershed may be subject to various environmental concerns, including erosion, sedimentation, and potential impacts from land use activities within its drainage area.