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Pio Pico State Historical Park

Whittier, Los Angeles County
6 acres
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Pismo State Beach

Oceano, San Luis Obispo County
1,514 acres
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Placerita Canyon State Park

Newhall, Los Angeles County
356 acres
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Plumas Eureka State Park

Blairsden, Plumas County
5,020 acres
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Point Cabrillo Light Station State Historical Park

Mendocino, Mendocino County
311 acres
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Point Dume State Beach

Malibu, Los Angeles County
36 acres
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Point Lobos State Natural Reserve

Carmel, Monterey County
1,219 acres
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Point Montara Light Station

Montara, San Mateo County
1 acres
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Point Mugu State Park

Camarillo, Ventura County
13,929 acres
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Point Sal State Beach

Casmalia, Santa Barbara County
138 acres
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Point Sal State Beach

Santa Maria, Santa Barbara County
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Point Sur State Historical Park

Big Sur, Monterey County
91 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.

4 Prescribed Burn Facts That May Surprise You

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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