Gray Whale Cove Trail Walk (FULL)
Join State Park Docents for a two-hour hike along the scenic Gray Whale Cove Trail at State Parks’ McNee Ranch at Montara. Enjoy a moderate 2-mile hike overlooking […]
Second Saturday Hikes
Butano State Park 1500 Cloverdale Road, Pescadero, CA, United StatesNew Year, New Growth. Come celebrate the new year with a short, 1.5-mile hike through Butano. Take in the majesty of the redwoods and revel in their resilience. […]
Doors Open California at the Castro Adobe
Castro Adobe State Historic Park 184 Old Adobe Road, Watsonville, CA, United StatesJoin us for Doors Open California! The Castro Adobe is one of more than 75 unique and fascinating historic places in all corners of the state being highlighted […]
Tidepool Exploration Tour
Natural Bridges State Beach 2531 West Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz, CA, United StatesExplore 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. […]
Sunset State Beach: Spanish Jr. Rangers
Sunset State Beach 201 Sunset Beach Road, Watsonville, CA, United StatesEste 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 […]
Family Rangers: Fantastic Frogs and Our Pond
Natural Bridges State Beach 2531 West Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz, CA, United StatesThis 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. […]
Little Rangers Program: Fantastic Frogs
Natural Bridges State Beach 2531 West Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz, CA, United States3- to 6-year-olds and their families are invited to play games, listen to stories and songs, and learn about nature! Activities and games vary from week to week, […]
California State Parks Week Event: Celebrate State Parks Health and Wellness Day
Natural Bridges State Beach 2531 West Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz, CA, United StatesAs part of California State Parks Week (June 14-18), start your healthy park adventure with 30 minutes of family-friendly, gentle "animal yoga." Fun for anyone with a good […]
Castro Adobe Open House
Castro Adobe State Historic Park 184 Old Adobe Road, Watsonville, CA, United StatesStroll back in time to the mid-1800s Mexican rancho period with a State Parks docent to visit one of the historic social centers of the central California coast: […]
Little Rangers Program: Terrific Tidepool Life
Natural Bridges State Beach 2531 West Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz, CA, United States3- to 6-year-olds and their families are invited to play games, listen to stories and songs, and learn about nature! Activities and games vary from week to week, […]