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New Brighton State Beach features picnic areas, swimming, fishing and a nearby forest of Monterey pine. The camping area is on a bluff overlooking northern Monterey Bay. Reservations can be made YEAR-ROUND.

Manresa State Beach features a beautiful expanse of sea and sand, with surf fishing, clamming, and recreation.

Sunset State Beach features pine trees, mountainous sand dunes, and ocean side picnic spots. Bordered by large agricultural fields between the cities of Santa Cruz and Monterey, the beach is a year-round destination for thousands of visitors.

People are drawn to Mount Diablo for its spectacular views from the summit which, on a clear day, extend over 100 miles in all directions. Within the park, varied habitats are home to over 600 species of plants and an impressive array of wildlife. The mountain’s complex geology has also created amazing rock formations such as the “wind caves” at Rock City. Hikers, bicyclists, equestrians, and campers enjoy experiencing the park’s wonders. The mountain is sacred to Native Americans and has been from time immemorial.

In the middle of San Francisco Bay sits Angel Island State Park, offering spectacular views of the San Francisco skyline, the Marin Headlands and Mount Tamalpais. The island is also alive with history. Three thousand years ago the island was a fishing and hunting site for Coastal Miwok Indians. It was later a haven for Spanish explorer Juan de Ayala, a cattle ranch, and a U.S. Army post. From 1910 to 1940, the island processed thousands of immigrants. During World War II, Japanese and German POWs were held on the island, which was also used as a jumping-off point for American soldiers returning from the Pacific. In the '50s and '60s, the island was home to a Nike missile base. Today, there are two active Coast Guard stations - at Point Blunt and Point Stuart - on the island. Angel Island became a State Park in 1958.