Collection of historic buildings in downtown Monterey that includes California's First Theater, and California State Historical Landmark No. 1, the Custom House, the oldest government building in ...

One of the last open headlands in any California urban area, drawing surfers, tourists, birds and monarch butterflies – in their overwintering season.

At the northern reaches of the Santa Cruz Mountains range, this park is home to a wide variety of birds and animals and boasts excellent hiking opportunities and outstanding views of San Francisco and ...

Located in the heart of Napa Valley, this historic park is a must-visit for anyone interested in the state's rural past. Constructed in 1846 by Edward Turner Bale and Maria Sobranes Vallejo Bale, this ...

A reserve for western azalea along California's northern coast, with a profusion of white and pink blossoms in spring. 5 miles north of Arcata, take the McKinleyville exit off of Highway 101. Drive 2 ...

Perched on a cliff 50 miles south of San Francisco, the 115-foot Pigeon Point Lighthouse is one of the tallest lighthouses on the West Coast and has been guiding mariners since 1872.

This park on California’s northern coast features an ancient sand dune complex that has evolved into several distinct ecological communities, encompassing ocean beach, river, open and vegetated sand ...

Park Exhibits open daily 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. October 1st through April 30th and 10 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. May 1st through September 30th. Park exhibits closed on Thanksgiving and Christmas Day. Most merchants ...

Day Use is open year-round dawn to dusk. Campgrounds including Huckleberry, Madrone, and Dawn Redwood Group Camp fully reopen a week before Memorial Day weekend as sites become reservable. The last ...

Due to construction, water is not available in the day use area of the park until further notice. The remainder of a Mexican land grant, this Central Valley park features beautiful displays of spring ...

Sitting on a 361-foot high volcanic rock with stunning views of the Big Sur coast, Point Sur State Historic Park is the only complete, turn-of-the century light station open to the public in ...

National Historical Landmark and symbol for the Los Angeles community, these wire mesh-wrapped steel towers, covered with mortar and inlaid with tile, glass, shell, pottery and rocks, are an ...