“California’s coast and waterways belong to all of us, and Coastal Cleanup Day is a great way to give them a little love,” ...

Following basic safety tips can help you have a safe and enjoyable time recreating in California’s state parks during Labor ...

SACRAMENTO — Nearly 79,000 people participated in Arts in California Parks events during 2025, according to an independent ...

California is a biodiversity hot spot well worth a celebration,” said CDFW Director Meghan Hertel. “California Biodiversity Day gives us not just one day for this celebration but nine days to explore, ...

California State Parks and the Mono Lake Kootzaduka'a Tribe of California and Nevada (Kootzaduka'a) gathered on Aug. 29 on ...

This park on California’s northern coast features an ancient sand dune complex that has evolved into several distinct ecological communities, encompassing ocean beach, river, open and vegetated sand ...

Yes: Dogs allowed on specified beaches: Marshall Gulch, Carmet Beach, Schoolhouse Beach, Portuguese Beach, Duncan's Cover, Wright's Beach, Furlong Gulch, Shell Beach, Blind Beach, Russian Gulch. Dogs ...

Yes: Dogs are allowed before 10 a.m. and after 4:30 p.m. Dogs not allowed on the beach or any beachfront sidewalk between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., including the ocean front beaches and bay ...

Perched on a cliff 50 miles south of San Francisco, the 115-foot Pigeon Point Lighthouse is one of the tallest lighthouses on the West Coast and has been guiding mariners since 1872.

Features headlands, cliffs, rocky coves and vast beach access and is a perfect place to watch California gray whales during the December to mid-April migration period. Follow Pacific Coast Highway ...

The park is currently Open with restrictions in services and/or facilities. Please check the hours of operation.

Due to the growth of the Timber and Plaskett Fires, Andrew Molera and Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park are closed until further notice. Day use areas, restrooms, and the Partington Cove trail in Julia ...