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 3-56-89-12AnimalCastle Rock State ParkPeoplePlacesPORTS ProgramsScienceGeology at Castle RockClick to explore this PORTS... Read MoreRead more about Castle Rock State Park
Cuyamaca Rancho State Park The beautiful park offers an oak woodland forest, with a sprinkling of pines and lovely meadows with creeks. There are over 100 miles of trails which accommodate hikers, bikers, and equestrians. Resources 3-56-89-12AnimalsBlended-Access... Read MoreRead more about Cuyamaca Rancho State Park