Shop with Friends!
SALE!!! During the week of December 3rd through 9th you can shop at any one of our 4 parkstores and get a discount on all of your purchases. 10% off for the general public and 25% off for Friends members. Please consider doing your holiday shopping in support of your local state parks!
ParkStores offer merchandise to extend the memories, the fun and the learning!
You’ll find all of the beautiful Michael Schwab park illustrations on fine apparel and merchandise at the respective stores.
You’ll also find maps, gifts, nature guides, local history books, educational toys and other merchandise that represent the unique cultural history and environment of each park.
Visitor Centers & ParkStores
Seacliff Visitor Center & ParkStore
SEACLIFF STATE BEACH
201 State Park Drive, Aptos
The first building in the day-use area across from the beach
Tel: 831-685-6444
Open Wednesday through Sunday from 10:00AM to 4:00PM
The Seacliff visitor center houses an aquarium and touch tank with ocean creatures to observe as well as exhibits on the history of the beach area and concrete ship. Within the center you will be able to browse and purchase carefully selected thematic items. The ParkStore offers local art depicting our unique coastline, books on cultural and natural history, educational toys, distinct apparel and souvenirs featuring the well loved concrete ship.
Pacific Migrations Visitor Center & ParkStore
NEW BRIGHTON STATE BEACH
1500 Park Avenue & Highway One Capitola
At the campground entrance
Tel: 831-464-5620
Now open Thursday through Saturday from 10:00AM to 4:00PM.
In the Pacific Migrations Visitor Center you can explore migrations of people as well as creatures of the air and sea around the Pacific Rim. Discover the stories of the settlers and cultures that are a part of this region’s rich history. The small ParkStore within the center carries an eclectic mix of merchandise to complement the exhibits. Discover local art and Chinese-themed items as well as educational books and toys, and New Brighton souvenirs and apparel.
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Natural Bridges Visitor Center & ParkStore
NATURAL BRIDGES STATE BEACH
2531 West Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz
Next to the Monarch Grove
Tel: 831-423-4609
During the month of April, the Visitor Center and ParkStore are open every day of the week from 10:00AM to 4:00PM, with the following exception: closed April 9th & 11th.
The ParkStore at Natural Bridges, housed within the visitor center, echoes the themes of the center’s natural history exhibits. Choose from educational toys, books, postcards, posters, apparel and souvenirs of your visit to the Monarch butterfly grove, tidepools and beach.
For more information on Natural Bridges State Beach, click here.
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Wilder Ranch Visitor Center & ParkStore
WILDER RANCH STATE PARK
1401 Coast Road, Santa Cruz
In the cultural preserve, inside the 1940s farmhouse
Tel: 831-426-0505
Open Thursday through Sunday from 10:00AM to 4:00PM
At Wilder Ranch you will find a unique shopping experience within the park’s visitor center. The park’s educational themes include Victorian era ranch and farm life which are reflected in the store’s carefully selected merchandise. Choose from local history books, children’s books, educational toys, and Wilder Ranch apparel and souvenirs.
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Mission Adobe Visitor Center & ParkStore
SANTA CRUZ MISSION STATE HISTORIC PARK
144 School Street, Santa Cruz
In the courtyard, next to the Mission Adobe
Tel: 831-425-5849
Open Thursday through Saturday from 10:00AM to 4:00PM
Visit the oldest building in Santa Cruz County and take in the educational exhibits depicting California Indians and life during the Spanish Mission era. The ParkStore carries a wide selection of local, Mission and Native American history books. Fourth grade students and their families will find useful materials for Mission reports.
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