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Henry W. Coe State Park is primarily a wilderness park. Spring is the most popular time of year to visit with fabulous displays of wildflowers. Camping is permitted all year. There are numerous creeks and ponds, ranging from 2 to 22 miles from the Coe Ranch Entrance. Fishing is allowed in the park; Fish and Game regulations are enforced. Be prepared to hike or bike on dirt roads and trails. Vehicle access is restricted beyond park entrances.

This park features expansive views of Monterey Bay, from its hiking trails in the grasslands of the higher peaks of the Gavilan Range. Other views include the San Benito Valley, Salinas Valley, and the Santa Lucia Mountains east of Big Sur. Pine and oak woodlands in the park are home to many birds and mammals. There are camping and picnic facilities in the park. The park also features an astronomical observatory with a 30-inch telescope, which is open for public programs on selected evenings.

San Luis Reservoir SRA is nestled in the grassy hills of the western San Joaquin Valley near historic Pacheco Pass. It offers three lakes for fishing, boating, board sailing, camping, and picnicking. The San Luis Reservoir stores runoff water from the Delta that would otherwise flow into the ocean.

In the spectacular Big Sur area, this park is still relatively undeveloped and offers visitors great hiking and beachcombing as well as panoramic views of the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary, a federal marine protected area. Miles of trails wind through meadows, bluffs, beaches and hilltops.