How did Aptos get its name? Who was the "Madman of Seacliff”? Get the inside scoop on the history of Aptos. This program is for an all-ages audience. […]

Discover the amazing adaptations of sea otters and how they can survive in the chilly ocean water. This program is aimed at 1st-3rd graders and their families, but everyone […]

Unlike many other light stations, Pigeon Point was considered a great "family station". Come learn how a lighthouse keeper and their family could live relatively normal lives, even […]

When you look just off the beach realize “…that’s not a surfer…” how can you tell which marine mammal you are seeing? Explore the visitor center to discover […]

What happens to rain when it hits the ground? Follow a single rain drop to discover its journey. Find out how all water on earth is connected and […]

Tele-join us at Castle Rock to see how the park's holding up, and while you're here learn a bit about the ever-changing landscape of the Santa Cruz Mountains. […]

What's that sneaky smell next to the beach at Natural Bridges? Did you know there's more wildlife living in our salt marsh than anywhere else in the park? […]

**All in-person guided tours, programs and large events at state parks and beaches are canceled until further notice. Join a fun-filled day of classic springtime ranch activities! Help […]

What wisdom can we gain from redwoods and why we should care? Discover why and how these giant organisms grow so big and live so long! This program […]

Take a closer look at what makes redwood trees so unique! Learn about how they are holding up in our rapidly changing climate. This program is for an […]

Join us in the kitchen of the 1859 Gothic Revival farmhouse for a baking demonstration using a recipe pulled right out of the Wilder cookbook. This week we […]