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Shasta State Historical Park

Redding, Shasta County
22 acres
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Silver Strand State Beach

Coronado, San Diego County
7,388 acres
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Silverwood Lake State Recreation Area

Hesperia, San Bernardino County
3,138 acres
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Sinkyone Wilderness State Park

Piercy, Mendocino County
8,032 acres
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Smithe Redwoods State Natural Reserve

Leggett, Mendocino County
698 acres
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Sonoma Coast State Park

Bodega Bay, Sonoma County
9,950 acres
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Sonoma State Historical Park

Sonoma, Sonoma County
65 acres
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South Carlsbad State Beach

Carlsbad, San Diego County
117 acres
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South Yuba River State Park

Penn Valley, Nevada County
3,780 acres
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Standish Hickey State Recreation Area

Leggett, Mendocino County
1,011 acres
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State Indian Museum State Historical Park

Sacramento, Sacramento County
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Stone Lake Prop

Elk Grove, Sacramento County
1,089 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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