Guided Coastal Walk
Wilder Ranch State Park 1401 Coast Road, Santa Cruz, CA, United StatesOn this 2.5 mile family friendly walk, we’ll explore the plants, animals, and geology of our coastal bluffs. Bring water, hat, closed toe shoes, layered clothing, and binoculars […]
Tidepool Exploration Tour
Natural Bridges State Beach 2531 West Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz, CA, United StatesExplore 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. […]
Lighthouse Tours
Pigeon Point Light Station State Historic Park 210 Pigeon Point Road, Pescadero, CA, United StatesJoin us for Doors Open California! Pigeon Point is one of more than 75 unique and fascinating historic places in all corners of the state being highlighted during […]
New Brighton State Beach: Little Rangers
New Brighton State Beach Capitola, CA, United StatesAny 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 […]
Historic Ranch Ground Tours
Wilder Ranch State Park 1401 Coast Road, Santa Cruz, CA, United StatesDiscover 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 […]
Sunset State Beach: Junior Rangers
Sunset State Beach 201 Sunset Beach Road, Watsonville, CA, United StatesExplore, 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 […]
New Brighton State Beach: Junior Rangers
New Brighton State Beach Capitola, CA, United StatesThis 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 […]
Tidepool Exploration Tour
Natural Bridges State Beach 2531 West Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz, CA, United StatesExplore 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. […]
Santa Cruz Sandhills Tour
Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park 101 N Big Trees Park Road, Felton, CA, United StatesJoin us for a 2-mile guided walk through Santa Cruz’s most sensitive ecosystem: the sandhills. Learn about the habitat’s formation, as well as the uniquely adapted plants and […]
Seacliff State Beach: Little Rangers
Seacliff State Beach 201 State Park Drive, Aptos, CA, United StatesAny 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 […]