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Natural Bridges State Beach: Tide Pool Tour

Natural Bridges State Beach 2531 West Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz, CA, United States

Explore our spectacular tidepools on this 1.5 hour guided tour. Meet at the Visitor Center. Bring layered clothing and good walking shoes. Day use fee for vehicles is […]

a closeup of a tidepool with people tidepooling in the background
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Tidepool Exploration Tour

Natural Bridges State Beach 2531 West Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz, CA, United States

Explore our spectacular tidepools with a State Parks interpreter or docent on this 1.5 hour guided tour. Bring layered clothing and good walking shoes. Pre-registration required at www.santacruzstateparks.as.me. […]

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Historic Ranch Ground Tours

Wilder Ranch State Park 1401 Coast Road, Santa Cruz, CA, United States

Discover what life was like a century ago on this innovative dairy ranch. This hour-long tour includes the 1896 water-powered machine shop, barns and other historic buildings. Vehicle […]

Pigeon point lighthouse looks over a stormy shoreline
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Lighthouse History Walk

Pigeon Point Light Station State Historic Park 210 Pigeon Point Road, Pescadero, CA, United States

Take a trip back in time while exploring the rocky coast of California on this short 0.75 mile walk. Learn about historic shipwrecks and the significance of the […]

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Sunset State Beach: Junior Rangers

Sunset State Beach 201 Sunset Beach Road, Watsonville, CA, United States

Explore, hike and play games as you learn about plants, animals, and more. This 1-hour program is for kids ages 7-12 only. Please meet at the Campfire Center […]

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Little Rangers Program: Terrific Tidepool Life

Natural Bridges State Beach 2531 West Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz, CA, United States

3- to 6-year-olds and their families are invited to play games, listen to stories and songs, and learn about nature! Activities and games vary from week to week, […]

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Half Moon Bay: Junior Rangers

Half Moon Bay State Beach 95 Kelly Ave, Half Moon Bay, CA, United States

This 1-hour program for 7 to 12 year olds teaches about the importance of nature and our coastal heritage through exploration, games, and various activities. Become a Junior […]

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Seacliff State Beach: Little Rangers

Seacliff State Beach 201 State Park Drive, Aptos, CA, United States

Any and all 3 to 6 year old are invited to play games, listen to stories and songs, and learn about nature! Smiles, laughter, and good times abound […]

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Seacliff State Beach: Junior Rangers

This fun one-hour program offers kids, ages 7 to 12, an opportunity to earn prizes while learning about birds, sea life, and local park animals, playing games, and […]

Side of the Santa Cruz Mission with a picnic table under a tree
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Santa Cruz Mission: Junior Rangers

Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park 144 School St., Santa Cruz, CA, United States

Don't miss out on the chance to join us for Junior Rangers at Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park ! During this program, we’ll dive into Monterey Bay […]