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Malakoff Diggins State Historical Park

Nevada City, Nevada County
3,218 acres
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Malibu Creek State Park

Calabasas, Los Angeles County
8,255 acres
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Malibu Lagoon State Beach

Malibu, Los Angeles County
70 acres
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Manchester State Park

Manchester, Mendocino County
5,309 acres
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Mandalay State Beach

Oxnard, Ventura County
101 acres
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Manresa State Beach

Watsonville, Santa Cruz County
125 acres
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Marconi Conference Center State Historical Park

Marshall, Marin County
62 acres
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Marina State Beach

Marina, Monterey County
176 acres
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Marsh Creek State Park

Brentwood, Contra Costa County
3,696 acres
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Marshall Gold Discovery State Historical Park

Placerville, El Dorado County
570 acres
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Martial Cottle Park State Recreation Area

San Jose, Santa Clara County
137 acres
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McArthur Burney Falls State Park

Burney, Shasta County
885 acres
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What If… State Parks Were Pro Basketball Teams?

What If… State Parks Were Pro Basketball Teams?

November 14, 2025• California State Parks

Traveling is typically a good thing. In California, visitors travel from near and far to visit 280 state parks located all over the Golden State.

ADVENTURE OF THE MONTH: Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park Connects Native Past and Present through New Multimedia Exhibit

ADVENTURE OF THE MONTH: Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park Connects Native Past and Present through New Multimedia Exhibit

November 10, 2025• California State Parks

Santa Cruz Mission, completed in 1795 on a hill overlooking the city that carries its name, was the 12th in the chain of Spanish missions along the California coast.

This Veterans Day Visit State Parks That Memorialize Military Heritage in California

This Veterans Day Visit State Parks That Memorialize Military Heritage in California

November 7, 2025• California State Parks

The nation celebrates Veterans Day in honor of veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces each year on Nov.

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4 Prescribed Burn Facts That May Surprise You

November 6, 2025• California State Parks

California State Parks has a more than 50-year legacy of using prescribed fire to steward the Golden State's public lands.

ADVENTURE OF THE MONTH: Hollister Hills State Vehicular Recreation Area Celebrates 50 Years of Sustainable Off-Highway Vehicle Recreation

ADVENTURE OF THE MONTH: Hollister Hills State Vehicular Recreation Area Celebrates 50 Years of Sustainable Off-Highway Vehicle Recreation

October 17, 2025• California State Parks

Hollister Hills State Vehicular Recreation Area (SVRA) is celebrating its 50th anniversary this month. On Oct. 1, 1975, the park in the Gabilan Mountains, south of the town of Hollister, became the first property to be specifically acquired as an SVRA.

Top Unforgettable California State Parks to Visit During the Fall Season

Top Unforgettable California State Parks to Visit During the Fall Season

October 1, 2025• California State Parks

With the temperatures cooling and the changing colors in the foliage, fall is one of the best times to visit California’s 280 state parks for a weekend getaway with friends or a nice family day trip.

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