Richardson Grove State Park It began with 120 acres, but with the help of Save the Redwoods League and other generous donors, the park has grown to 1,800 acres. A four-hour drive from San Francisco, the park features stunning coast redwoods more than three hundred... Read MoreRead more about Richardson Grove State Park
Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park The Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park sits atop Mission Hill offering a patio, gardens, and excellent views of the city. The park features the only building left of the 12th California Mission, Misión la Exaltacion de la... Read MoreRead more about Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park
The Forest of Nisene Marks State Park Off the beaten path, The Forest of Nisene Marks is a refreshing retreat from the busy towns and beaches along Highway 1 near Santa Cruz. Its dense second- and third-growth redwood forest rises from near sea level to steep coastal... Read MoreRead more about The Forest of Nisene Marks State Park
Van Damme State Park Van Damme is a great place for hiking, biking, birding, jogging, kayaking, botanizing, and watching salmon spawn. Its trails including a 0.25 mile-long wheelchair-accessible boardwalk to view stunted trees in a pygmy forest. Its camping facilities... Read MoreRead more about Van Damme State Park
Castle Rock State Park Castle Rock State Park is a land of sculpted sandstone, lush forests, and sweeping vistas. Resources Content Type - Category Only AllInstructional Resources (4)Partners (1)PassPORTS Blended-Access Field Trips (1)PORTS On-Demand (1)... Read MoreRead more about Castle Rock State Park