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California State Park Tours

California State Beaches
Many State Parks are classified as State Beach Area.

California State Parks
Best Recreational Adventures in the Golden State

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California State Reserves
Flora and Garden Reserves

Benbow Lake SRA
South Humboldt County
Today the park consists of campsites and a large day-use picnic area. Hiking, picnicking and camping are popular summer time activities, while salmon and steelhead fishing are popular in the winter.

Carrizo Plain National Monument
- Central Coast
Largest single native grassland remaining in California. It is one of the easiest places to view surface fractures of the San Andreas Fault which traverses below the plain.
Montana State Park - Morro Bay - Prominent Landmark on the coast / one of the larger state parks.

Calaveras Big Trees State Park - Arnold CA
Giant Sierra Redwood Groves
This grove includes Discovery Tree, the first giant sierra redwood noted in California. The Park also houses two main campgrounds, picnic areas and hundreds of miles of established trails. Popular activities include cross-country skiing, hiking, mountain biking and bird-watching.

Humboldt Redwoods State Park
This unique environment includes the largest remaining old growth redwood forest in the world. Facilities include family camps, environmental camps, group camps, trail camps, and a horse camp. Over 100 miles of trail await exploration by hikers, bikers, and horse riders. The South Fork Eel River provides fishing, boating, and swimming opportunities.

Los Osos Oaks SNR
State Nature Reserve
This Reserve features ancient sand dunes covered with centuries-old coast live oak trees. Some fine hiking trails traverse this reserve and allow visitors to observe native american settlements and local wildlife.

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Joshua Tree National Park
Nature preserve covering over 793,000 acres of the Mojave Desert country in Eastern California. The rugged terrain is famous for the many unusual plants found here including Joshua trees, cactus, ocotillo, smoke treess, palo verdes, pinon pins, yucca plants. The best time to visit is early spring when a big array of desert wildflowers reach full bloom.

Morro Bay Natural History Museum
California State Parks
20 State Park Road, Morro Bay, CA 93442; 805-772-2694; Museum Website; CCNHA;
Interactive displays focus on the ecology of the Morro Bay estuary, including building a sand dune, operating the hydrologic cycle and creating food chains. The museum was built in 1962 on a hill overlooking the Morro Bay estuary.

Redwood National Park
The Redwood National and State Parks (RNSP) features an impressive diversity of nature. Considered as one of the most unique ecosystems on our planet where there is a serene balance between ancient coast redwood groves, gray whales, black bears, banana slugs and much more. Includes Del Norte, Jedediah Smith and Prairie Creek Redwoods State Parks. Visit the world famous Redwood groves containing the largest redwoods.

Richardson Grove SP
South Humboldt County
Richardson Grove State Park is where you first encounter significant old growth redwood forest when coming north. The 9th tallest coast redwood, a fallen tree ring study conducted in 1933, and a walk-through tree are immediately available.

San Simeon State Park
Location: Two miles north of Cambria along Coast Highway (SR-1);
One of the oldest units of the California State Park System famed for the coastal bluffs and promontories of the scenic park offer unobstructed views of the ocean and rocky shore. A 3.3 mile trail runs through parts of the San Simeon Natural Preserve and the Washburn Campground. Includes coastal wetlands, butterfly habitats, and native American archealogical sites.

Tolowa Dunes State Park
California State Park is open from sunrise to sunset year round. This park takes in some of the finest wetlands habitat on California’s northern coast. An ancient sand dune complex that has evolved into several distinct ecological communities, Tolowa Dunes encompasses ocean beach, river, open and vegetated sand dunes, wooded ridges, and wetlands. A diverse assortment of birds, animals and plant life thrive here.

Yosemite National Park

Covering the most scenic stretch of the Sierra Nevada, Yosemite National Park has since become one of the most famous of all tourism destinations. Over 3.5 million visitors from around the world come to take the the giant trees, giant waterfalls, majestic mountains, verdant green forests, peaceful meadows and unique wildlife.

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Hawaiian Island Getaway
One of the most popular tourism destinations in the world is the Hawaiian Islands. Local attractions include touring royal palaces, miles of beautiful beaches and polynesian cultural entertainment venues.

Coronado Best Western Resort
The Best Western Resort Hotel welcomes you to visit miles of white sandy beaches, marinas, bicycle trails, public parks and the nation's most ideal climate. Choose from our tradition of graciousness, in beautifully designed guest rooms and suites.

Cavalier Oceanfront Resort - San Simeon
Cambria and San Simeon's only oceanfront accommodation, is located just three miles south of Hearst Castle. A destination for discovery and unbelievable natural beauty, where classic luxury and gracious hospitality ensure you a memorable stay.