From the blue waters of the Pacific to the vast desert landscape, discover the best parks to visit in California.
Explore the most popular long trails in Death Valley National Park with hand-curated trail maps and driving directions as well as detailed reviews and photos from hikers, campers and nature lovers like you.
California is not a state known for its large swaths of undeveloped land — especially along the coast. This is part of what makesChannel Islands National Parkso special. The park encompasses five islands off theSouthern California coast, providing a true escape from civilization. Nicknamed the "...
Sequoia was California’s first National Park established in 1890 to protect the giant Sequoias of the park. Home to some of the tallest trees on Earth, the park also houses the General Sherman tree, which is believed to be 2,700 years old and is the largest Sequoia in the world. The ...
California's expansiveRedwoods National and State Parkssystem is a federal-state partnership that includes one eponymous national park and three state parks: Del Norte Coast, Jedediah Smith, and Prairie Creek. Whichever park you choose to explore, you're bound to see some of the world's tallest...
Once an important landmark for travelers and traders on the California Trail, its ragged rocks, jagged peaks and spindly spires make for a spectacular sight. Protected as part of a park since 1957, it is named after an extraordinary circle of grey granite rocks that are ringed together. Scatt...
La Jolla, California, USA526 contributions 0 muir woods Gorgeous redwood forest - there is an easy paved walkway and boardwalk where you can learn about the plants and animals that live in this beautiful ecosystem. The boardwalk branches off into multiple hiking trails up the sides of the val...
California’s newest national park isPinnacles National Parknear Soledad in the Salinas Valley. Pinnacles was made a national monument by Teddy Roosevelt but was changed to a national park in 2012. The area is part of an extinct volcano and is best known for its hikes, rock climbing and cav...
Los Osos, California Morro Bay State Park campground features lagoon and natural bay habitat. The bay's most prominent landmark is Morro Rock. The park has opportunities for sailing, fishing, hiking, and bird watching. The park museum has exhibits that cover natural features and cultural history...
17. Redwood (California)[SEE MAP] Byron Hetrick / Flickr Home to the giant trees of the same name, Redwood National Park lies on the northwestern Pacific Coast in California. It’s home to some of the tallest trees in the world. There’s an enigmatic mix here of lush coastal scenery an...