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San Gregorio State Beach

San Gregorio, San Mateo County
452 acres
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San Juan Bautista State Historical Park

San Juan Bautista, San Benito County
6 acres
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San Luis Reservoir State Recreation Area

Gustine, Merced County
26,406 acres
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San Onofre State Beach

San Clemente, San Diego County
2,114 acres
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San Pasqual Battlefield State Historical Park

Escondido, San Diego County
71 acres
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San Timoteo Canyon Prop

Redlands, Riverside County
1,046 acres
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Santa Cruz Mission State Historical Park

Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz County
2 acres
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Santa Ines Mission Mill

Solvang, Santa Barbara County
40 acres
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Santa Monica State Beach

Santa Monica, Los Angeles County
219 acres
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Santa Susana Pass State Historical Park

Chatsworth, Los Angeles County
683 acres
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Schooner Gulch State Beach

Point Arena, Mendocino County
52 acres
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Seacliff State Beach

Aptos, Santa Cruz County
112 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

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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