California State Parks: Golden State Adventures

A picturesque river valley, sometimes referred to as ‘Mini Yosemite’ lies along California’s Central Coast only 32 miles south of […]

Majestic redwoods, spectacular mountain views, and the historic San Lorenzo River lie within Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park, a public

Nestled along the banks of the Sacramento River lies Bidwell–Sacramento River State Park, a public recreational area located in Chico,

Take a step back in time with a visit to Bidwell Mansion State Historic Park. This historic park, located 90

Benicia Capitol State Historic Park, located in Benicia, California, is home to the state’s 3rd capitol building. Here guests may

Bale Grist Mill State Historic Park lies nestled within the majestic woodlands of Napa County. This serene California state park,

Deep within the western Mojave Desert habitat surrounded by Joshua trees and California juniper trees lies Arthur B. Ripley Desert

Surrounded by majestic peaks, ridges, and canyons, scenic Anza-Borrego Desert State Park stretches across 600,000 acres from Riverside County to

Picturesque rock formations and Joshua trees surround idyllic Antelope Valley Indian Museum State Historic Park located along the southern side

Scenic Año Nuevo State Park, known for its low, rocky, windswept point that extends out into the Pacific Ocean, is

Picturesque Angel Island State Park is located about 6 miles north of San Francisco and is only accessible by ferry

Beautiful Clear Lake State Park exists amongst the oak covered hills surrounding California’s largest freshwater lake just 60 miles north

The world’s largest trees lie within Sierra Nevada mountains just 4 miles northeast of Arnold and 76 miles northeast of

Visit picturesque Chino Hills State Park, nestled within the foothills of the Santa Ana Mountains only miles outside Chino Hills

Majestic redwoods, grass covered hills, and sculpted sandstone surround Castle Rock State Park 19 miles north of Santa Cruz. This

Located within the Santa Cruz Mountains, surrounded by majestic redwoods, lies the oldest state park in California, Big Basin Redwoods

Andrew Molera State Park lies amidst a stunning and undeveloped coastline in the Big Sur area of California, just 26

Peaceful Anderson Marsh State Historic Park lies along Clear Lake surrounded by oak woodlands, freshwater marsh, and wildflower meadows in

Ahjumawi Lava Springs State Park, where sparkling freshwater springs hug rugged lava rocks, and an oak, pine, and juniper woodland,

If you ever find yourself in the Lake Tahoe area, the beautiful Van Sickle State Park is a must visit

With its stunning desert cliffs and colorful rock formations, Red Rock Canyon State is an enchanting place to visit for

Malibu is one of California’s prime beach locations. However, when visiting its sands you should also take the opportunity to

If you are a thalassophile, then a trip to Crystal Cove State Park should be high on your bucket list.

When the Mayaca Indians inhabited the area they referred to it as ‘Acuera’ or ‘Healing Waters’. However, today it is