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Tidepool Exploration Tour
Explore our spectacular tidepools with a State Parks interpreter or docent on this 1.5 hour guided tour. Bring layered clothing and good walking shoes. Pre-registration required at www.santacruzstateparks.as.me.…
Santa Cruz Sandhills Tour
Join us for a 2-mile guided walk through Santa Cruz’s most sensitive ecosystem: the sandhills. Learn about the habitat’s formation, as well as the uniquely adapted plants and…
Seacliff State Beach: Little Rangers
Any and all 3 to 6 year old are invited to play games, listen to stories and songs, and learn about nature! Smiles, laughter, and good times abound…
Sunset State Beach: Spanish Jr. Rangers
Este divertido programa de una hora de duración ofrece a los niños de 7 a 12 años la oportunidad de ganar premios mientras aprenden sobre los pájaros, la…
Seacliff State Beach: Junior Rangers
This fun one-hour program offers kids, ages 7 to 12, an opportunity to earn prizes while learning about birds, sea life, and local park animals, playing games, and…
Lighthouse Tours
Join us for Doors Open California! Pigeon Point is one of more than 75 unique and fascinating historic places in all corners of the state being highlighted during…
Half Moon Bay State Beach: Pescadero Marsh Guided Walk
Join State Park Docents on an easy two-hour stroll on the mile-long Sequoia Audubon Trail through the Pescadero Marsh. Learn about the fascinating human history of the Marsh…
Historic Ranch Ground Tours
Discover what life was like a century ago on this innovative dairy ranch. This hour-long tour includes the 1896 water-powered machine shop, barns and other historic buildings. Vehicle…
Family Rangers: Fantastic Frogs and Our Pond
This fun one-hour program for families teaches about a topic focused on Natural Bridges. Children ages 7 through 12 may use this program towards their Junior Ranger awards.…
Sunset State Beach: Junior Rangers
Explore, hike and play games as you learn about plants, animals, and more. This 1-hour program is for kids ages 7-12 only. Please meet at the Campfire Center…