California

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Benicia State Recreation Area

CA

You can find salt marshes, grassy hills, and rocky beaches stretching along the narrowest part of the Carquinez Strait. …

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Bethany Reservoir State Recreation Area

CA

You can spend your days fishing the banks of the Bethany Reservoir or spotting birds along the water's edge. It is a str…

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Bidwell Mansion State Historic Park

CA

This historic estate in Chico features a massive brick and masonry frame that survived a recent fire. You can walk the g…

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Bidwell-Sacramento River State Park

CA

You can spend your days floating the Sacramento River on an inner tube or casting lines for salmon and steelhead in Big …

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Big Basin Redwoods State Park

CA

You will find massive old-growth redwood groves circling a deep, bowl-shaped basin carved out by Waddell Creek. It is a …

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Big Sur

CA

The Santa Lucia Mountains drop straight into the Pacific here, creating a narrow strip of highway carved between redwood…

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Bodie State Historic Park

CA

High in the Bodie Hills, this abandoned gold mining town sits at over 8,000 feet of elevation. You can walk past weather…

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Bolsa Chica State Beach

CA

This three-mile stretch of sand offers wide open views and easy access to the Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve for birdwat…

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Border Field State Park

CA

You can drive right up to the edge of the Tijuana River estuary where the sand meets the international border. It is a f…

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Bothe-Napa Valley State Park

CA

Bothe-Napa Valley State Park spans 1,991 acres in California's Napa Valley with a rare feature: the farthest inland coas…

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Boy Scout Tree Trail

CA

Top hike in Redwood National Park, recommended by David Baselt, Redwood Hikes creator. You'll be immersed in a large tra…

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Brannan Island State Recreation Area

CA

This delta park is a maze of waterways and marshes situated between Rio Vista and Isleton. You can spend the day navigat…

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Burleigh H. Murray Ranch Park Property

CA

A state park property in California.

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Burton Creek State Park

CA

You will find six miles of unpaved trails winding through these 1,890 acres, perfect for hiking in the summer or cross-c…

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Butano State Park

CA

Deep redwood canyons and the winding Little Butano Creek define this stretch of San Mateo County. It is a quiet spot for…

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Butte City Project Park Property

CA

A state park property in Butte County.

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Cabrillo Highway

CA

This stretch of highway hugs the jagged cliffs of the California coast, winding through steep hills and coastal scrub. Y…

Cabrillo National Monument

CA

You can walk the coastal cliffs at the tip of Point Loma to see where early explorers first landed on the West Coast. Th…

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Calaveras Big Trees State Park

CA

This Sierra Nevada park preserves two groves of giant sequoias and has been California's longest-running tourist attract…

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California Citrus State Historic Park

CA

You will find 248 acres of historic orange groves and museum exhibits detailing how the citrus industry shaped Southern …

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Campland on the Bay

CA

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Candlestick Point State Recreation Area

CA

This 170-acre waterfront park sits right on the edge of San Francisco Bay, offering flat hiking trails and two long fish…

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Cardiff State Beach

CA

Cardiff State Beach offers long stretches of sand perfect for surfing and beachcombing along the San Diego coast. You ca…

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Carlsbad

CA

Carlsbad offers a stretch of San Diego coastline defined by sandy beaches and a massive concentration of golf courses. Y…