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Self-Guided Seal Walks
Self-Guided Seal Walks
Stroll over sand dunes, enjoy beautiful ocean views, and gain a unique opportunity to view a large colony of Northern elephant seals as they return to shore to […]
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Junior Rangers – Creek Detectives
Junior Rangers – Creek Detectives
Discover adaptation of the creatures of the creek with State Park docent naturalists Tom and Ed. This one-hour program is designed for kids ages 7-12. Sorry parents, this […]
Dia de los Muertos Community Festival
Dia de los Muertos Community Festival
Friends of Santa Cruz State Parks and Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park will be a stop on the procession from Abbott Square to Evergreen Cemetery, part of the […]
Old-Time Redwood Grove Loop Walk
Old-Time Redwood Grove Loop Walk
Join us as he leads us on an old-fashioned redwood grove loop walk. Over the years, this walk meandered over a much longer distance and passed by many old […]
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Mission Strategy Game
Mission Strategy Game
Gather round the table and play a board game set in the 18th century. Spend Spanish real coins and roll the sheep’s knucklebone to determine the fate of […]
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144th Anniversary Celebration of the Pigeon Point Lighthouse
144th Anniversary Celebration of the Pigeon Point Lighthouse
Join California State Parks and the Coastside State Parks Association for a celebration of the 144thanniversary of the Pigeon Point Light Station on Saturday, November 12 from 1-7 […]
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The Santa Cruz Mission: Saving our Oldest Building, Then and Now
The Santa Cruz Mission: Saving our Oldest Building, Then and Now
Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park Anniversary Lecture “The Santa Cruz Mission: Saving Our Oldest Building, Then and Now” Speakers: The Adobe Coalition - Cynthia Mathews - A Grassroots Movement […]
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Wilder Ranch Coast Nature Walk
Wilder Ranch Coast Nature Walk
On this 2.5-hour, 6 mile difficult hike we will explore the plants, animals, and geology of the spectacular coastal bluffs. Meet at the Wilder Ranch interpretive center. Bring […]
Picnic in the Park: Unexpected Connections
Picnic in the Park: Unexpected Connections
What did the industrial cities of the Eastern Seaboard and the Kingdom of Hawai’i have in common 200 years ago? Vital imports from Alta California, for one. Bring […]
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Drop-in Family Craft
Drop-in Family Craft
Luminaria - create your own tin lantern! Enjoy an informal afternoon at this hidden jewel near downtown Santa Cruz creating your own crafts.
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The Untold Stories of Castle Rock
The Untold Stories of Castle Rock
Meet at Saratoga Gap Area at 9 am for a 3 hour guided hike that will explore the less traveled parts of Castle Rock State Park. Former Ranger […]
Highlights Hike
Highlights Hike
Meet in the Castle Rock parking lot at 10 am for a 3 mile, 3 hour hike of the classic highlights of the park. Two of our knowledgeable […]
Signs of the Winter Forest
Signs of the Winter Forest
Meet at the Visitor Center at 11 am to explore the sticky, slimy, wildly colorful, and oddly shaped fungi of the forest. Join docent and amateur mycologist Steve […]
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Monarch Butterfly Tours
Monarch Butterfly Tours
Meet at the Natural Bridges Visitor Center located at the end of West Cliff Drive in Santa Cruz for a guided tour of the overwintering monarch butterflies. For […]
Monarch Butterfly Tours
Monarch Butterfly Tours
Meet at the Natural Bridges Visitor Center located at the end of West Cliff Drive in Santa Cruz for a guided tour of the overwintering monarch butterflies. For […]
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ParkStore Holiday Sale: Preview Day
ParkStore Holiday Sale: Preview Day
Get great deals at the Holiday Sale! Shop the Santa Cruz Mission ParkStore for thoughtful holiday gifts, Friday to Sunday, Dec. 2-4. On Saturday, Dec. 3, join us […]
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ParkStore Holiday Sale, Parade & Tacos
ParkStore Holiday Sale, Parade & Tacos
Get great deals at the Holiday Sale! Shop the Santa Cruz Mission ParkStore for thoughtful holiday gifts, Friday to Sunday, Dec. 2-4. On Saturday, Dec. 3, join us […]
Redwood Grove Loop Walk
Redwood Grove Loop Walk
How do these grand redwoods grow to be so old? So tall? How are they important to humans? Join us for this fun and informative guided half-mile stroll […]
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ParkStore Holiday Sale: Last Chance!
ParkStore Holiday Sale: Last Chance!
Get great deals at the Holiday Sale! Shop the Santa Cruz Mission ParkStore for thoughtful holiday gifts, Friday to Sunday, Dec. 2-4. On Saturday, Dec. 3, join us […]
Redwood Grove Loop Walk
Redwood Grove Loop Walk
How do these grand redwoods grow to be so old? So tall? How are they important to humans? Join us for this fun and informative guided half-mile stroll […]
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