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Our diverse parks and beaches have something for everyone. Find your next adventure!
Visit Big Basin Redwoods State Park
Many trails are open! Come enjoy Big Basin. Make a reservation to visit.
Shop Wilder Ranch Merch
Support the flood recovery efforts at Wilder Ranch State Park when you shop online
Castro Adobe Open House Tours
Visit Castro Adobe State Historic Park during a monthly open house event.
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Join us for the virtual Seacliff Resilience Community Workshop to talk about the future of Seacliff and New Brighton state beaches on Oct. 21.
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Visit one of our 32 local state parks and beaches in Santa Cruz County and coastal San Mateo County.
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The Horse Camp at Rancho Del Oso Unit on the coast side of Big Basin is open for interim walk-in and bike-in, non-equestrian camping. Reservations required.
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Ready to beat the heat and camp by the beach? ☀️🥵 There are campsites available for reservation at Manresa Uplands campground before it closes for the season!
Make a reservation at ReserveCalifornia.com to sneak in a final trip for the season.
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Seacliff State Beach invites you to join our History Walk on Sunday, October 13 at 10:30 am.
🖥️ Please register here:
https://SantaCruzStateParks.as.me/historywalk
Meet us on the deck of the Seacliff Visitor Center on 10:30 am. Recommended for ages 18 and up. Rain Cancels this event.
We hope to see you there!
Image: An advertisement of the Seacliff History Walk featuring the S.S. Palo Alto and the storms of 2023.
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Seacliff State Beach invites you to join our History Walk on Sunday, October 13 at 10:30 am.
🖥️ Please register here:
https://SantaCruzStateParks.as.me/historywalk
Meet us on the deck of the Seacliff Visitor Center on 10:30 am. Recommended for ages 18 and up. Rain Cancels this event.
We hope to see you there!
Image: An advertisement of the Seacliff History Walk featuring the S.S. Palo Alto and the storms of 2023.
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#Seacliff #AptosHistory #ThatsMyBeach #ThatsMyPark #ExploreSantaCruz #MontereyBay FriendsofSantaCruzStateParks FriendsofSCStateParks
Fall is here and so are the changing leaves! 🍂 One of the best places to see the change in seasons is the Fall Creek Unit in Felton (pun intended! 🤣). Feel autumn in the air as you explore the trails here.
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Fall is here! 🦋 You know what that means, it's time to welcome back the monarchs with a festival at Natural Bridges State Beach. 🦋 Join us on Sunday, October 13th. Wear your butterfly wings or orange and black and be in the parade. There will be crafts, activities, hand painting, food, FREE cake, hand-cranked pumpkin ice cream, and live music. The festival goes from 11 am to 4 pm. The festival is free to attend and fun for all ages.
🦋 Location: Natural Bridges State Beach outside the visitor center
🦋 When: Sunday October 13th, from11am-4pm
🦋Festival is free. Parking is $10.00
Image Description: People wearing monarch wings, a volunteer holding a monarch cake, and monarchs on eucalyptus leaves.
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Seacliff State Beach invites you to join our History Walk on Sunday, October 13 at 10:30 am.
Please register here:
https://SantaCruzStateParks.as.me/historywalk
Meet us on the deck of the Seacliff Visitor Center at 11:00 am. Recommended for ages 18 and up. Rain Cancels this event.
We hope to see you there!
Image: An advertisement of the Seacliff History Walk featuring the S.S. Palo Alto and the storms of 2023.
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