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 […]

The Santa Cruz Mission will open an hour early October 7th to catch the solar eclipse at 9:18am. Join us to make a pinhole camera, view the eclipse […]

Habitat Restoration Volunteer Work Day Saturday, October 7 from 9 am to noon Saturday, November 4 from 9 am to noon Saturday, December 2 from 9 am to […]

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 […]

Step back in time at this living history event! Enjoy blacksmithing and machine shop demonstrations, tour through Victorian-era house museums, make fun crafts and play old-fashioned games! This […]

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 […]

How do artifacts give us clues to the past? Follow the archaeological process from the dig to the display, and participate in hands-on activities to discover the stories […]

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 […]

On this hike we will be discovering the natural history of Wilder Ranch as well as the people and forces that shaped it. Be prepared to explore for […]

Welcome Back Monarchs will be Sunday, Oct. 8, at Natural Bridges State Beach. Join State Parks for a family-friendly celebration of our favorite butterfly. The event, from 11 […]

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 […]

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 […]