What Do You Want to Do?
Our diverse parks and beaches have something for everyone. Find your next adventure!
Seacliff State Beach Recovery Fund
In the wake of devastating winter storms, make a donation to support long-term recovery efforts.
Visit Big Basin Redwoods State Park
Two years after the CZU Fire, the park is recovering. Make a reservation to visit.
Castro Adobe Open House Tours
Visit Castro Adobe State Historic Park during a monthly open house event.
What's New
We are proud to announce the restoration of the Castro Adobe is complete! Friends has created a video celebrating the restoration process. Thank you!
WATCH
Interested in participating in a guided backpacking adventure this summer? Now's the time to sign up for the California State Parks Backpacking Adventures. Space is limited!
BACKPACK
A break in the storms! Plan your visit to an open state park or beach now! Find out current park status here.
VISIT
Shop the ParkStore online for Seacliff State Beach souvenirs featuring the iconic Michael Schwab Cement Ship image. All proceeds support local state parks and beaches.
SHOPPlan Your Visit
Our Mission, Our Passion
Our local parks and beaches: thriving and available to all!
Friends of Santa Cruz State Parks (Friends) is a vital partner with California State Parks, creatively working to ensure our cherished local parks and beaches are thriving and available to all. Friends’ innovative and collaborative community partnership provides support and investment for education, equity and inclusion, conservation, facilities improvements, historic preservation and cultural events.
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#ICYMI Fourth graders and their families are eligible for The Adventure Pass! The Adventure pass is a 3-year pilot program that provides free park entry to 4th graders at @seacliffstatebeach and 18 other state parks in California! Learn more and get a pass online, link in our bio.
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‼Storm Update‼
Due to heavy rain and winds, the day-use area in the Forest of Nisene Marks is closed today, March 28. Stay safe everyone!
Image Description: A photo of a stormy sky with the text, The Forest of Nisene Marks Storm Closure March 28, 2023
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‼Storm Update‼
Due to heavy rain and winds, the day-use area at New Brighton State Beach is closed today, March 28. Stay safe everyone!
Image Description: A photo of a stormy sky with the text, New Brighton State Beach Storm Closure March 28, 2023
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⚠️ PARK CLOSURE ⚠️
Due to a forecasted high winds event, Big Basin Redwoods State Park is currently closed. The park will be evaluated for reopening on Thursday, March 30.
Thank you for your patience and stay safe everyone.
Image: Photo of the Redwood Loop trail in Big Basin with text overlay: "WINTER STORM PARK CLOSURE. Effective immediately through Wed. March 29th. Park will be evaluated for reopening on Thursday, March 30th. Please stay safe and respect park closures."
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The storm cycles in 2023 have hit local state parks and beaches hard. Another storm ⛈️ is in the forecast so, out of caution, the following day-use areas are closed Tuesday, March 28: Año Nuevo SP, Wilder Ranch SP, Natural Bridges SB, Lighthouse Field SB, Blacks Beach and Schwann Lake trails area of Twin Lakes SB, New Brighton SB, Forest of Nisene Marks SP, Manresa SB (Uplands day-use only), Upper Sunset SB, Palm Beach.
See you when the weather clears 🌤️
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We're getting a new roof! 🥳
While the construction is happening, the visitor center will be closed Wednesday, March 29 through Friday, March 31. Thank you for your patience as we work to improve the visitor center and we look forward to welcoming you back inside once the project is complete!
Image Description: A photo of a building with a wooden carved whale sign that says visitor center on a cloudy day. There is also text saying Visitor Center Closed March 29-31 during roofing project.
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