California

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Admiral William Standley State Recreation Area

CA

Forty-five acres of redwood groves line the banks of the Eel River here in Mendocino County. You should swing by if you …

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Ahjumawi Lava Springs State Park

CA

You can only reach this stretch of volcanic terrain by boat, so don't expect a quick drive-through. It is a remote spot …

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Albany State Marine Reserve

CA

You can catch the San Francisco Bay tide pools and salt marshes right along the Albany shoreline. It is a solid spot to …

Alcatraz Island

CA

This rocky island sits in the middle of the San Francisco Bay, surrounded by freezing water and heavy currents. You can …

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Anderson Marsh State Historic Park

CA

This tule marsh sits right at the head of Cache Creek where it meets Clear Lake. You can walk the trails to see old Pomo…

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Andrew Molera State Park

CA

You can hike through redwood groves right up to the sandy stretch where the Big Sur River meets the ocean. It is a wide,…

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Angel Island State Park

CA

You can hike through steep hills to get a clear view of the entire San Francisco Bay skyline. The island's history is he…

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Antelope Valley California Poppy Reserve State Natural Reserve

CA

Antelope Valley California Poppy Reserve State Natural Reserve is a state park in California.

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Antelope Valley Indian Museum State Historic Park

CA

Antelope Valley Indian Museum State Historic Park interprets Native American cultures of the Great Basin in northern Los…

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Anza-Borrego Desert State Park

CA

At 650,000 acres, Anza-Borrego is California's largest state park and sprawls across a fifth of San Diego County within …

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Armstrong Redwoods State Natural Reserve

CA

Thick groves of old-growth coast redwoods cover these 805 acres just north of Guerneville. You can drive right into the …

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Arthur B. Ripley Desert Woodland State Park

CA

This stretch of the western Antelope Valley is defined by thick stands of Joshua trees and California juniper. It is a s…

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Asilomar State Beach

CA

A 107-acre state park on the Monterey Peninsula with rocky coastline, sand dunes, and the Asilomar Conference Grounds - …

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Auburn State Recreation Area

CA

Forty miles of the North and Middle Forks of the American River run through this stretch of Gold Country. You can spend …

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Austin Creek State Recreation Area

CA

You can find steep ravines, oak-capped knolls, and twenty miles of trails winding through this Sonoma County wilderness.…

Avenue of the Giants

CA

This stretch of State Route 254 winds through massive coast redwoods in Humboldt Redwoods State Park. It follows an old …

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Azalea State Natural Reserve

CA

Dense thickets of western azaleas cover these thirty acres just above the Mad River. If you time your drive for April or…

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Año Nuevo State Park

CA

Rocky cliffs and windswept coastlines define this stretch of San Mateo County where elephant seals and sea lions gather …

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Baker Beach State Park

CA

A state park beach in California.

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Bale Grist Mill State Historic Park

CA

Drive through Napa County to find this 1846 water-powered grist mill sitting right between St. Helena and Calistoga. It …

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Barstow

CA

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Bean Hollow State Beach

CA

Drive south of Pescadero to find deep tide pools filled with anemones, crabs, and sea urchins. It is a great spot for be…

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Benbow State Recreation Area

CA

You will find redwood groves and river access right off Highway 101 along the South Fork Eel River. It is a solid spot t…

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Benicia Capitol State Historic Park

CA

This site holds the only surviving capitol building from before the state capital moved to Sacramento. You can walk thro…