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Pomponio State Beach

San Gregorio, San Mateo County
411 acres
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Portola Redwoods State Park

La Honda, San Mateo County
2,726 acres
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Prairie City State Vehicular Recreation Area

Rancho Cordova, Sacramento County
2,795 acres
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Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park

Orick, Humboldt County
13,101 acres
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Providence Mountains State Recreation Area

Essex, San Bernardino County
5,890 acres
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Railtown 1897 State Historical Park

Jamestown, Tuolumne County
24 acres
Red Rock Canyon State Park, showing the distinctive layered rock formations, showcasing the dramatic red and orange sedimentary layers that give the park its name.

Red Rock Canyon State Park

Cantil, Kern County
25,351 acres
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Refugio State Beach

Goleta, Santa Barbara County
929 acres
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Reynolds Wayside Campground

Piercy, Mendocino County
68 acres
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Richardson Grove State Park

Garberville, Humboldt County
1,805 acres
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Rio de LA State Park State Recreation Area

Los Angeles, Los Angeles County
55 acres
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Robert H Meyer Memorial State Beach

Malibu, Los Angeles County
37 acres
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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

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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.

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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

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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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