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Wassama Round House State Historical Park

Ahwahnee, Madera County
27 acres
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Watts Towers of Simon Rodia

Los Angeles, Los Angeles County
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Weaverville Joss House State Historical Park

Weaverville, Trinity County
3 acres
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Westport Union Landing State Beach

Westport, Mendocino County
102 acres
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Wilder Ranch State Park

Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz County
7,788 acres
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Wildwood Canyon Prop

Yucaipa, San Bernardino County
840 acres
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Will Rogers State Beach

Pacific Palisades, Los Angeles County
99 acres
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Will Rogers State Historical Park

Pacific Palisades, Los Angeles County
190 acres
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William B. Ide Adobe State Historical Park

Red Bluff, Tehama County
6 acres
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Woodland Opera House State Historical Park

Woodland, Yolo County
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Woodson Bridge State Recreation Area

Corning, Tehama County
348 acres
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Zmudowski State Beach

Watsonville, Monterey County
196 acres
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ADVENTURE OF THE MONTH: Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park Connects Native Past and Present through New Multimedia Exhibit

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November 6, 2025• California State Parks

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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.

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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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