Santa Cruz Sandhills Tour
Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park 101 N Big Trees Park Road, Felton, CA, United StatesJoin 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 […]
Sunset State Beach: Junior Rangers
Sunset State Beach 201 Sunset Beach Road, Watsonville, CA, United StatesExplore, 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 […]
Reimagining Big Basin Vision Summary Presentation
After an extensive and collaborative public engagement process, California State Parks will share a summary of the guiding vision for the reestablishment of Big Basin Redwoods State Park […]
Seacliff State Beach: Little Rangers
Seacliff State Beach 201 State Park Drive, Aptos, CA, United StatesAny 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 […]
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 […]
New Brighton State Beach: Little Rangers
New Brighton State Beach Capitola, CA, United StatesAny 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 […]
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. […]