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Columbia State Historical Park

Columbia, Tuolumne County
276 acres
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Colusa Sacramento River State Recreation Area

Colusa, Colusa County
351 acres
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Corona del Mar State Beach

Corona Del Mar, Orange County
37 acres
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Crystal Cove State Park

Laguna Beach, Orange County
4,078 acres
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Cuyamaca Rancho State Park

Julian, San Diego County
24,614 acres
Del Norte Coast Redwoods State Park, California

Del Norte Coast Redwoods State Park

Crescent City, Del Norte County
31,353 acres
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Delta Meadows Prop

Walnut Grove, Sacramento County
520 acres
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DL Bliss State Park

South Lake Tahoe, El Dorado County
1,555 acres
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Dockweiler State Beach

Playa del Rey, Los Angeles County
306 acres
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Doheny State Beach

Dana Point, Orange County
288 acres
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Donner Memorial State Park

Truckee, Nevada County
3,304 acres
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Dos Rios

, Stanislaus County
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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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