List of parks with the following feature: Hike


Año Nuevo State Park

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Guided Elephant Seal Tours (December-March)

Elephant seal tours are happening! Space is limited to 15 people per tour. Make reservations through Reserve California to guarantee a spot. Cost is $10.99 ($7 tour fee plus a $3.99 reservation fee).

Walk-up spots may be available but are not guaranteed. Cost without a reservation is $7.

Parking is $10 and supports the park.

Open Walk season (April-November)
8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily

Admittance to the reserve for your self-guided walk requires a free permit that can be obtained at the entrance station or the Marine Education Center. Call the park for more information.


For all tours, layered clothing, closed-toed shoes, and rain/wind gear are strongly advised. Umbrellas and strollers are not permitted inside the dune area. Pets and drones are not allowed in the park.



Bean Hollow State Beach

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Day-Use Area 8 a.m. to Sunset



Big Basin Redwoods State Park

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Big Basin is open for limited day-use access from 8 a.m. to sunset. Reservations are required. Check availability.

Rancho del Oso, the ocean side of Big Basin Redwoods State Park, is partially reopened and offers walk-in and bike-in camping. Learn more and plan your visit.



Burleigh Murray Ranch State Park

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Day-Use Area 8 a.m. to Sunset



Castle Rock State Park

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Day-Use Area 6 a.m. to Sunset. Campers registered in backpack trail camps may remain in the park overnight.



Coast Dairies State Park

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Day-Use Area 8 a.m. to Sunset



Fall Creek Unit

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Day-Use Area Sunrise to Sunset



The Forest of Nisene Marks State Park

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Day-Use Area Sunrise to Sunset



Half Moon Bay State Beach

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Day-Use Area 8 a.m. to Sunset



Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park

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Day-Use Area 8 a.m. to Sunset



Lighthouse Field State Beach

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Day-Use Area 7 a.m. to Sunset



Montara State Beach

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Day-Use Area 8 a.m. to Sunset



Natural Bridges State Beach

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Day-Use Area 8 a.m. to Sunset



New Brighton State Beach

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Day-Use Area 8 a.m. to Sunset



Pebble State Beach

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Day-Use Area 8 a.m. to Sunset



Pescadero State Beach

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Day-Use Area 8 a.m. to Sunset



Pigeon Point Light Station State Historic Park

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Day-use Area: 8 a.m. to Sunset



Portola Redwoods State Park

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Day-Use Area 6 a.m. to Sunset



Rancho del Oso Unit

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Rancho del Oso Day-Use Area, daily 8 a.m. to sunset

Waddell Beach Day-Use Area, daily 8 a.m. to sunset



Sunset State Beach

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Day-Use Area 8 a.m. to Sunset



Twin Lakes State Beach

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Day-Use Area Sunrise to Sunset



Wilder Ranch State Park

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Day-Use Area 8 a.m. to Sunset