The grant awards represent an investment in California’s public lands, the communities that depend on them, and the future of ...

(Left) Anza-Borrego State Park (SP), (top right) McArthur-Burney Falls Memorial SP, and (bottom right) Mount Tamalpais SP are ...

The new deck and welcome center overlooking the pond at Dos Rios. Photo from California State Parks.

Preserves and protects sea stacks and intertidal areas, a substantial area of wetlands, low bluffs and coastal terraces punctuated by several perennial and intermittent streams in a diverse and ...

This popular Big Sur park allows visitors to experience the region's coast redwoods and the Big Sur River meandering through the forest. It is also home to Big Sur's largest campground.

The Carmel River creates a lagoon – a popular habitat for waterfowl and songbirds – before spilling into the Pacific Ocean at this scenic beach park. From southbound Highway 1 in Carmel, the park is ...

Operated by the City of Encinitas, this is a popular beach for locals and tourists featuring a snack shack, equipment rentals, playground and Junior Lifeguard programs. This wide, sandy beach offers ...

Open 7 Days a Week, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm. Closed Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, & New Year's Day.

Castle Crags is open for camping on a first-come-first-serve basis. Day-use hours are from 8 AM until sunset. Self-Registration is required. Rangers will verify payment. Named for its 6,000-foot tall ...

With its shimmering lake, rugged hills and expansive open spaces, this park in the heart of Southern California offers a perfect blend of relaxation and excitement, whether it's watersports, scenic ...

Special rates may apply for peak season, high demand holiday periods, and during weekends. Prices are subject to change without notice. The beach is on Del Obispo/Dana Harbor Drive, approximately one ...

Once a part of the sprawling U.S. Army post of Fort Ord, this park includes nearly 1,000 acres of rolling dunes habitat and four miles of beach along the Monterey Bay. Though mostly restored to its ...