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North Coast

Find yourself amid the nature preserves, world class wineries, old growth redwood forests and rugged trails of California's North Coast, and you'll also discover artist enclaves, fine dining and music festivals.

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San Francisco Bay Area

The San Francisco Bay Area has so much to explore, including the arts and culture of San Francisco, Silicon Valley's innovations, Marin's Headlands, Napa's vineyards, and Berkeley's free spirit.

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Central Coast

The Central Coast is the perfect balance between urban and rural. From Monterey and Carmel through Big Sur and Santa Barbara, you'll find inspiration in wildlife refuges, vineyards, and beaches.

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Los Angeles County

The question in Los Angeles is never what to do, but where to begin. The county is home to many famous attractions in a relatively concentrated space. Your choices include amusement parks, architectural landmarks, art museums and galleries, beaches, parks, hiking and shopping, to name a few.

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Orange County

Beaches, outdoor shopping complexes, and fine restaurants in Anaheim, Costa Mesa and quintessential beach towns along the coast take advantage of the great weather.

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Inland Empire

Outdoor enthusiasts will love Big Bear Lake, skiing in the San Jacinto Mountains, or escaping to the San Bernardino National Forest. Former agricultural towns to visit include Ontario, Riverside, and San Bernardino.

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San Diego County

70 miles of coastline and reliably sunny weather in San Diego, home to museums, the San Diego Zoo, theme parks, famous golf courses, great food, shopping and nightlife in the historic downtown quarter.

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Shasta Cascade

The Shasta Cascade region is an outdoor enthusiast's paradise year round with every kind of recreation on Mounts Shasta and Lassen. In addition, you'll find arts, music, museums, and other urban amenities.

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Gold Country

In the Gold Country, you'll enjoy fishing, rafting and kayaking, find reminders of the Gold Rush around Auburn, Nevada City, and Angel's Camp, or discover more urban diversions in state capitol Sacramento.

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Central Valley

The Central Valley's growing cities, including Bakersfield, Fresno and Stockton, offer art and history museums, symphony concerts, speedway racing, country music, and a Japanese garden.

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High Sierra

Home to the ghost town of Bodie, Sequoia, Lake Tahoe and Mono Lake, the High Sierra is filled with breath-taking mountains, lakes, and rivers.

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Deserts

The Deserts region offers higher temperatures, hot springs, exploration of Anza Borrego State Park, views of the Salton Sea, and luxury in Palm Springs.

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Remembering Huell Howser: Remembering Huell Howser
In May of 2002, Huell Howser began a monthly, half-hour, statewide series titled California's Golden Parks. This series features a visit to a different State Park each month.
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Owned by the California State Parks and operated by PRIDE Industries, this site sells California State Parks Annual Passes, quality publications, and a variety of California State Parks Registered Trademark Logo items to the public.
Proud Partners: Corporate Partnerships
Our corporate partners share our commitment to provide for the health, inspiration and education of the people of California. Corporate partners exemplify leadership and innovation in their stewardship of our state's cultural and natural resources.
Accessible Parks: Accessible Features in State Parks
One of the goals of California State Parks is to make sure that everyone - including visitors with disabilities - has access to the natural and cultural wonders that make up California State Parks.
Volunteer: Get Involved Today
Volunteers are playing an ever-increasing role in California's parks. Volunteers serve in almost all of California's state park units and lend invaluable assistance.