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Robert Louis Stevenson State Park

Calistoga, Napa County
5,748 acres
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Robert W Crown Memorial State Beach

Alameda, Alameda County
132 acres
Russian Gulch State Park

Russian Gulch State Park

Mendocino, Mendocino County
1,297 acres
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Saddleback Butte State Park

Lancaster, Los Angeles County
3,050 acres
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Salinas River State Beach

Moss Landing, Monterey County
280 acres
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Salt Point State Park

Cazadero, Sonoma County
5,737 acres
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Salton Sea State Recreation Area

North Shore, Riverside County
4,632 acres
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Samuel P Taylor State Park

Lagunitas, Marin County
2,706 acres
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San Bruno Mountain State Park

Daly City, San Mateo County
298 acres
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San Buenaventura State Beach

Ventura, Ventura County
131 acres
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San Clemente State Beach

San Clemente, Orange County
125 acres
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San Elijo State Beach

Cardiff by the Sea, San Diego County
558 acres
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What If… State Parks Were Pro Basketball Teams?

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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

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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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