List of parks with the following feature: Hike


Año Nuevo State Park

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Guided Elephant Seal Tours (December-March)

Elephant seal tours will start on Dec. 15. Space is limited to 15 people per tour. Make reservations through Reserve California to guarantee a spot. Cost is $10.99 ($7 tour fee plus a $3.99 reservation fee).

Walk-up spots may be available but are not guaranteed. Cost without a reservation is $7.

Parking is $10 and supports the park.

Open Walk season (April-November)
8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily

Admittance to the reserve for your self-guided walk requires a free permit that can be obtained at the entrance station or the Marine Education Center. Call the park for more information.


For all tours, layered clothing, closed-toed shoes, and rain/wind gear are strongly advised. Umbrellas and strollers are not permitted inside the dune area. Pets and drones are not allowed in the park.



Bean Hollow State Beach

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Day-Use Area 8 a.m. to Sunset



Big Basin Redwoods State Park

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Big Basin is open for limited day-use access from 8 a.m. to sunset. Reservations are required. Check availability.

Rancho del Oso, the ocean side of Big Basin Redwoods State Park, is partially reopened following the wildfire. Learn more and plan your visit.



Burleigh Murray Ranch State Park

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Day-Use Area 8 a.m. to Sunset



Castle Rock State Park

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Day-Use Area 6 a.m. to Sunset. Campers registered in backpack trail camps may remain in the park overnight.



Coast Dairies State Park

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Day-Use Area 8 a.m. to Sunset



Fall Creek Unit

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Day-Use Area Sunrise to Sunset



The Forest of Nisene Marks State Park

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Day-Use Area Sunrise to Sunset



Half Moon Bay State Beach

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Day-Use Area 8 a.m. to Sunset



Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park

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Day-Use Area 8 a.m. to Sunset



Lighthouse Field State Beach

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Day-Use Area 7 a.m. to Sunset



Montara State Beach

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Day-Use Area 8 a.m. to Sunset



Natural Bridges State Beach

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Day-Use Area 8 a.m. to Sunset



New Brighton State Beach

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Day-Use Area 8 a.m. to Sunset



Pebble State Beach

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Day-Use Area 8 a.m. to Sunset



Pescadero State Beach

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Day-Use Area 8 a.m. to Sunset



Pigeon Point Light Station State Historic Park

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Day-use Area: 8 a.m. to Sunset



Portola Redwoods State Park

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Day-Use Area 6 a.m. to Sunset



Sunset State Beach

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Day-Use Area 8 a.m. to Sunset



Twin Lakes State Beach

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Day-Use Area Sunrise to Sunset



Wilder Ranch State Park

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Day-Use Area 8 a.m. to Sunset