Half Moon Bay – First Day Hike at Montara Mountain North Peak
Half Moon Bay State Beach 95 Kelly Ave, Half Moon BayParking:  Free parking is located in Gray Whale Cove parking lot on Hwy 1 North. Exact location here What to expect: Join a State Park Interpreter to enjoy the […]
Henry Cowell Redwoods Birdwatching
Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park 101 N Big Trees Park Road, FeltonJoin us to share an experience with resident and migratory birds around the park, learn about their life histories, ecology, identification tips and field markings, and even vocalizations! […]
The Forest of Nisene Marks – First Day Hike
The Forest of Nisene Marks State Park 600 Aptos Creek Road, AptosMeet at: Georges Picnic Area/Winter Gate Time: 9:00am Parking: $8.00 park entrance fee per car. Limited parking so please carpool. What to expect: Join us for a leisurely walk to the site […]
Wilder Ranch First Day Hike
Wilder Ranch State Park 1401 Coast Road, Santa CruzOn this 2.5 mile family friendly walk, we’ll explore the plants, animals, and geology of our coastal bluffs. Bring water, hat, closed toe shoes, layered clothing, and binoculars […]
Exploring the Santa Cruz Sandhills
Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park 101 N Big Trees Park Road, FeltonGet ready to hike around an ancient seafloor! On this 1.5 mile hike, which will last approximately 2 hours, through the Santa Cruz Sandhills, participants can meander through […]
Half Moon Bay – First Day Hike at Burleigh Murray Ranch
Burleigh Murray Ranch State ParkPark: Burleigh H. Murray Ranch State Park Where: 305 Higgins Canyon Rd, Half Moon Bay, CA 94019 Time: 10 am Parking: Free parking in parking lot off of Higgins Canyon Road […]
Half Moon Bay – First Day Hike at Gray Whale Cove
Half Moon Bay State Beach 95 Kelly Ave, Half Moon BayPark: Montara State Beach Where:  Gray Whale Cove Trail Time:  10 am Parking: Free parking in Gray Whale Cove State Beach parking lot off of Hwy 1 located here. […]
Half Moon Bay: First Day Hike at Pescadero Marsh
Pescadero State BeachPark: Pescadero State Beach Where: Pescadero Marsh - Sequoia Audubon Trail Time: 10:00 am Parking: Free parking in the middle Pescadero State Beach lot located here. What to expect: Join a […]
Castle Rock Guided First Day Hike
Castle Rock State Park 15000 Skyline Blvd., Los GatosCome start the new year right with a grand history of these lush and scenic forest ridgelands. Former Castle Rock Ranger Miles Standish will take you through a […]
First Day Hike to Goat Rock
Castle Rock State Park 15000 Skyline Blvd., Los GatosNew Years Day Hike – Castle Rock Falls and Goat Rock! January 1, 2024 (10:30 AM – 3:30 PM) Castle Rock State Park, Headquarters (Kirkwood Entrance) Start the […]
Seacliff State Beach: First Day History Walk
Seacliff State Beach 201 State Park Drive, AptosPark: Seacliff State Beach Where: Deck of the Seacliff Visitor Center. When: 11:00 am Parking: There is a $10 vehicle day-use fee. What to Expect:Â Â Come along on a […]
Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park: Redwoods Hike
Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park 101 N Big Trees Park Road, FeltonJoin us to experience the old-growth redwood grove and learn all about Coast Redwoods and the forest. This 1 mile walk will last about 1.5 hours and is […]
Natural Bridges State Beach – First Day Habitat Hike
Natural Bridges State Beach 2531 West Cliff Drive, Santa CruzPark Name: Â Natural Bridges State Beach Where: Meet at Visitor Center Time:Â 11:30 am What to expect:Â Habitat hike where we explore several of the 12 habitats […]