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Grizzly Creek Redwoods State Park

Carlotta, Humboldt County
495 acres
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Grover Hot Springs State Park

Markleeville, Alpine County
547 acres
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Half Moon Bay State Beach

Half Moon Bay, San Mateo County
207 acres
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Harmony Headlands State Park

Cayucos, San Luis Obispo County
738 acres
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Harry A Merlo State Recreation Area

Trinidad, Humboldt County
995 acres
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Hearst San Simeon State Historical Monument

San Simeon, San Luis Obispo County
200 acres
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Hearst San Simeon State Park

Cambria, San Luis Obispo County
2,297 acres
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Heber Dunes State Vehicular Recreation Area

Heber, Imperial County
341 acres
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Heilbron Mansion

Sacramento, Sacramento County
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Hendy Woods State Park

Philo, Mendocino County
831 acres
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Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park

Felton, Santa Cruz County
4,650 acres
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Henry W Coe State Park

Morgan Hill, Santa Clara County
88,678 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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