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Our diverse parks and beaches have something for everyone. Find your next adventure!
Seacliff State Beach Day-Use Re-opens!
Beachfront parking and picnic areas fully open — parking is $10 and supports the park.
Visit Big Basin Redwoods State Park
Many trails are open! Come enjoy spring in Big Basin. Make a reservation to visit.
Seacliff State Beach Recovery Fund
In the wake of devastating winter storms, make a donation to support long-term recovery efforts.
Castro Adobe Open House Tours
Visit Castro Adobe State Historic Park during a monthly open house event.
What's New
The restoration of the Castro Adobe is complete! Friends has created a video celebrating the restoration process. Thank you!
WATCH
The beachfront at Seacliff State Beach reopens for Memorial Day Weekend — park and picnic at the beach!
VISIT
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
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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Seacliff memories from around this time last year 🤍.
Visit friendsofscstateparks , seacliffstatebeach , or thatsmypark.org for the Seacliff State Beach Recovery Fund (the picnic area and beach-level parking reopened today!).
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Have you lived in Aptos for a long time or just moved to the area and want to learn more about the history of Aptos?
Join a state parks docent for a guided history walk at Seacliff State Beach to hear stories about the past, present, and future of Aptos. The walk is about one mile on flat ground. Meet at the Seacliff Visitor Center and please register using the link in bio. For more information, call (831) 685-6444 or email .
Event is free. Day-use vehicle parking is $10. Event is made possible by Friends of Santa Cruz State Parks and California State Parks.
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⏰ Time is running out! There is only 1 day left until we transition to our new account, santacruzhistoricstateparks. This account will be your one-stop shop for all things park related including park updates, interesting historical facts, and connecting with fellow park lovers.
☝️ Be sure to follow us at santacruzhistoricstateparks!
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⏰ Time is running out! There is only 1 day left until we transition to our new account, santacruzhistoricstateparks. This account will be your one-stop shop for all things park related including park updates, interesting historical facts, and connecting with fellow park lovers.
☝️ Be sure to follow us at santacruzhistoricstateparks@santacruzhistoricstateparks!
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