Coast Redwoods offer a 100% satisfaction guaran-treed! Every Saturday and Sunday at 12:00pm, we are taking folks on a guided walk through the Redwood Grove to talk about coast redwoods and to experi [...]
Join us for a 45 minute walking tour of the historic grounds of Pigeon Point Light Station. Hear tales of whalers, bootleggers, shipwrecks, the building of the lighthouse, the “Wickies” a [...]
11:30-1:00 Join a Volunteer Docent or State Park Interpretive Staff on a guided walk through the iconic Redwood Loop at Big Basin! This program is a 1.5 hour walk on a 0.6 mile, flat and easy trai [...]
Days Offered: Saturdays Time: 12 p.m. Location: Robinson Rose Visitor Information Center Ages: 7 - 12 Excited to become an official Junior Ranger? Join California State Park inter [...]
From 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM , a Roving Naturalist will be at Borrego Palm Canyon to answer questions, discuss aspects of the park, and orient visitors. Not a guided hike.
At Pantoll from 8am until 10:30am Hot beverages and cool information! This is our version of “Coffee with a Ranger” that we offer most Sundays. We will provide hot beve [...]
Want to find out everything there is to know about Old Town San Diego State Historic Park? Sign up for a walking tour to embark on a journey of discovery with one of experienced guides. Explore Calif [...]
Friday - 12/26/25 2:00 PM Saturday - 12/27/25 10:00 AM Sunday - 12/28/25 10:00 AM
Time : 9 - 10 am Location : Campfire Arena (grey benches next to The Camp Store) Ages : 3-7 with caregiver supervision What to bring : a parent or guardian, drink [...]
Time : 10 - 11 am Location : Campfire Arena (south end of campground) Ages : 7-12 What to bring : a parent or guardian, drinking water, walking shoes, sun p [...]
Time : 2:30 - 4 pm Location : Meet on the Park Office Porch (near campground entrance) Ages : all ages and abilities welcome; CALIFORNIA STATE PARKS SUPPORTS EQUAL ACCESS. PRIOR [...]
Time : 2:30 - 4 pm Location : Meet at Ponto Rd. staircase (in south half of campground) Ages : all ages are welcome, minors must be accompanied by a trusted adult What [...]
Time : 10 - 11 am Location : Campfire Arena (grey benches next to The Camp Store) Ages : 7-12 What to bring : a parent or guardian, drinking water, walking [...]
Friday - 12/26/25 2:00 PM Saturday - 12/27/25 10:00 PM Sunday - 12/28/25 10:00 AM
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Meet Park staff atthe Yaqui Pass primitive campground, on highway S-3 near mile marker 2.0, 2miles north of Tamarisk Grove campground. Bring water, sturdy shoes, and a hat. [...]
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM EVENING HIKE Guided hike on Inspiration Wash. Turn South on Inspiration Wash and drive 1.1 miles to a parking area with Park Staff. Bring water, sturdy shoes, a flashlight [...]
Days Offered: Saturdays Time: 12 p.m. Location: Robinson Rose Visitor Information Center Ages: 7 - 12 Excited to become an official Junior Ranger? Join California State Park inter [...]
Join us for a 4 mile, 4 hour walk to the site where the town of Loma Prieta was located and the hidden spot deep in the redwood forest where marine fossils can be found. We will encounter the [...]
Description : Come start the New Year by exploring king tides at New Brighton State Beach. Join us for a negative tide on a 2-mile roundtrip adventure from New Brighton State Beach to Capitola. [...]
Coast Redwoods offer a 100% satisfaction guaran-treed! Join us at 11am for a special guided walk through the Redwood Grove to talk about coast redwoods and to experience the forest together. On this [...]
Interested in observing and comparing old growth and second growth redwood forests? Walking by the river and learning about what plants grow alongside it? Join us for a stroll to Cable Car Beach! W [...]
J oin us for a mile and a half walk from the mixed forest through the sandhills to the Observation deck and back. We will reflect on how the land teaches us renewal and resilience along with fun gent [...]
Celebrate the New Year by exploring the Tule Elk State Natural Reserve on a guided driving tour or "Auto Safari" led by park staff. You won’t want to miss this opportunity to view a herd of Tu [...]
Join State Park Docents on a leisurely two-hour walk. Take a journey back in time along Mills Creek at Burleigh H. Murray Ranch State Park. This walk will be a 2.5 miles round trip hike with only a s [...]
Join State Park Docents for a two-hour hike along the scenic Gray Whale Cove Trail at State Parks’ McNee Ranch at Montara. Enjoy a moderate 2 mile hike overlooking the California coast. From t [...]
Out with the old, in with the cold - and in with the new! Dive right into the New Year with California State Parks' first annual polar bear plunge at South Cardiff State Beach! This even [...]
Kick off the New Year with a First Day Hike at the Torrey Pines Extension! Join our docents for a scenic, educational walk-through rare habitats . Meet at the Mar Scenic trailhead off Del Ma [...]
Kick off the New Year with a First Day Hike at Torrey Pines South Beach! Meet at the South Beach stairs and s troll 1–2 miles of shoreline as we chat about beach safety, local wildlif [...]
Kick off the New Year with a First Day Hike at Torrey Pines South Beach! Meet at the South Beach stairs and s troll 1–2 miles of shoreline as we chat about beach safety, local wildlife, g [...]
Kick off the New Year with a First Day Hike at the Torrey Pines Extension! Join our docents for a scenic, educational walk-through rare habitats . Meet at the Mar Scenic trailhead off De [...]
The Land and Its People When: 10:00am – 12:00pm Where: Malibu Creek State Park Main Trailhead Parking Lot (near bathrooms) Length: 2 miles | Easy, mostly flat What to Expect: [...]
First Day Hikes – For Kids! Animals of Malibu Creek State Park When: 10:30am – 11:30am Where: Malibu Creek State Park Main Trailhead Parking Lot (near bathrooms) Length: 1 mi [...]
Oak Community Science Walk When: 2:00pm – 4:00pm Where: Malibu Creek State Park Main Trailhead Parking Lot (near bathrooms) Length: 2 miles | Easy, mostly flat What to Expect: [...]
Night Hike When: 5:00pm – 7:00pm Where: Malibu Creek State Park Main Trailhead Parking Lot (near bathrooms) Length: 2 miles | Moderate, ~300 ft elevation gain Parking: Main Trai [...]
New Year’s Day Hike - Castle Rock Falls and Goat Rock! January 1, 2026 (10:00 AM – 3:00 PM) Castle Rock State Park, Headquarters - Los G [...]
January 1, 2024 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm (MEETS AT SARATOGA GAP PARKING LOT @ Jct. of Hwy 35 & Hwy 9) Come sta rt the new year right with a grand history of these lush and scenic forest ridge la [...]
Bring in the New Year at Portola Redwoods State Park Please Join Eric Schmidt of the Portola and Castle Rock Foundation on our First Day hike through the redwood forest. This will be a ~2 hour e [...]
Happy New Year from the Rivers Sector! January 1st, 2026 our river parks would like to welcome you to a unique opportunity to choose your adventure! Each park located in the Rivers Sector is offering [...]
Happy New Year from the Rivers Sector! January 1st, 2026 our river parks would like to welcome you to a unique opportunity to choose your adventure! Each park located in the Rivers Sector is offering [...]
Thursday Jan 1 from 10am to 2pm This 5-mile moderately difficult hike will take you to the Mt McAbee Overlook with views of the Pacific Ocean on a clear day. Elevation gain of 800 feet. You will b [...]
Start your year out right with a bird walk at Silver Strand State Beach! Join our park staff at 2 pm in front of the Crown Cove Aquatic Center on the bay side. All ages and experience levels are welc [...]
Get outside on New Year’s Day for a hike into Hagen Canyon Natural Preserve! Join a Park Ranger for a 3.5-mile loop hike to explore the colorful, unique rock formations of Hagen Canyon, old fil [...]
Make a New Year’s resolution to spend more time in nature with a free First Day Hike at Saddleback Butte State Park. A self-guided hike to Saddleback Butte Peak begins at 9am. Park staff and v [...]
