Join one of our workdays to help out and make a difference restoring habitat and maintaining your park! Workdays include Native Plant Garden, Watershed Restoration, Invasive Plant Removal, […]

Calling all homeschool families! Come to the Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park on Friday, Sept. 15, for a special day of hands-on learning. Homeschool students of all […]

Seacliff State Beach invites you to join our History Walk Join a State Parks docent for a 90-minute walk and discover the stories and history of Seacliff, the […]

Happy Mexican Independence Day! In 1821, the newly formed country of Mexico gained its independence from Spain, however, Spanish culture remained on the Ranchos of Alta California during […]

Start off your weekend with beachfront yoga! Meet at the visitor center at Francis Beach (95 Kelly Ave, Half Moon Bay), and find peace by the beach as […]

Come learn about the story of Big Basin: past, present, and future while wandering under the guardian old-growth redwoods that have seen it all! This program is a […]

Discover the wonders of life underwater! Microscopes and other tools will be used to safely examine the critters living in Little Butano Creek. Meet California State Parks educators […]

Coast Redwoods offer a 100% satisfaction guaran-treed! Every Saturday at 12:00pm, we are taking folks on a guided walk through the Redwood Grove to talk about coast redwoods […]

Want to learn about the rich dairy history of Wilder Ranch State Park? Dreamt of peeking inside our beautiful Victorian homes and barns? Join us weekly on Saturdays […]

Enjoy Seacliff State Beach in a whole new way during Outdoor Movie Night featuring Muppet Treasure Island! Date: Saturday, Sept 16, 2023 Time: 6 PM - 10 PM […]

Join us for a guided tour through Santa Cruz’s oldest building, the only remaining example of indigenous housing from the California Missions. Learn about the daily life of […]

Want to learn about the rich dairy history of Wilder Ranch State Park? Dreamt of peeking inside our beautiful Victorian homes and barns? Join us weekly on Saturdays […]

Natural Bridges State Beach is seeking volunteers to share the beautiful monarch lifecycle and migration with the public in the visitor center and outside in the grove. Help […]