California

State Park

Carlsbad State Beach

CA

Coastal bluffs line this stretch of sand, offering solid breaks for surfing and bodyboarding. You can spend your day scu…

City / Town

Carmel

CA

Carmel sits right on the Monterey Peninsula where the cypress trees meet white sand beaches. You can spend your time wan…

State Park

Carmel River State Beach

CA

You can find a wide river lagoon meeting the ocean here, which makes it a prime spot for watching migratory birds or lau…

State Park

Carnegie State Vehicular Recreation Area

CA

Carnegie offers a mix of rolling hills and steep canyons specifically designed for off-roading through the Diablo Range.…

State Park

Carpinteria State Beach

CA

Wide sandy stretches and easy access to the Pacific make this a solid spot for a beach day in Santa Barbara County. You …

Campground

Casini Ranch Family Campground

CA

State Park

Caspar Headlands State Beach

CA

Caspar Headlands State Beach is a 75-acre protected beach in Mendocino County in Northern California.

State Park

Caspar Headlands State Natural Reserve

CA

A 75-acre protected beach on the Mendocino coast near the village of Caspar, established in 1972 for coastal conservatio…

State Park

Castaic Lake State Recreation Area

CA

You will find deep blue reservoir water surrounded by the dry slopes of the Sierra Pelona Mountains. It is a solid spot …

State Park

Castle Crags State Park

CA

Granite spires rise sharply above the Sacramento River, offering steep climbs for anyone looking to hit the high ridges.…

State Park

Castle Rock State Park

CA

Castle Rock State Park is the name of two parks in the United States:Castle Rock State Park (California) Castle Rock Sta…

State Park

Caswell Memorial State Park

CA

Caswell Memorial State Park is a state park of California, United States, preserving a riparian forest along the Stanisl…

State Park

Cayucos State Beach

CA

This 16-acre stretch of sand is a solid spot for surfing or a long swim along the central coast. You can park right near…

National Park

Channel Islands National Park

CA

Five separate islands sit off the coast of Southern California, offering a mix of steep cliffs and sea caves accessible …

Trailhead

Chaparral Trailhead Loop

CA

Top hike in Pinnacles National Park, recommended by Dave Wachtel, Monterey Bay Area Hiking Club organizer. On this nine-…

State Park

China Camp State Park

CA

You can find salt marshes and a historic Chinese American shrimp-fishing village right along the San Pablo Bay shoreline…

State Park

Chino Hills State Park

CA

A California state park in the Chino Hills foothills of the Santa Ana Mountains serving as a critical wildlife corridor …

State Park

Chumash Painted Cave State Historic Park

CA

A small sandstone cave near Painted Cave, California, holds Chumash rock art spanning centuries. The seven-acre park, es…

State Park

Clay Pit State Vehicular Recreation Area

CA

A vehicular recreation area in California.

State Park

Clear Lake State Park

CA

Clear Lake State Park in California offers lakeside camping and access to the state's largest freshwater lake. You can s…

State Park

Coast Dairies

CA

Coastal bluffs and steep cliffs define this stretch of Santa Cruz County coastline. You can drive through the Davenport …

State Park

Colonel Allensworth State Historic Park

CA

This site preserves the remains of a historic farming community founded and governed entirely by African Americans in th…

State Park

Columbia State Historic Park

CA

You will find dozens of original Gold Rush-era buildings lining the streets of this preserved downtown district. It is t…

State Park

Corona del Mar State Beach

CA

Big Corona offers wide sandy stretches and tide pools that are perfect for a day of coastal lounging. You can pull up ri…