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Best State Parks around Gilroy, CA

2nd Street, San Juan Bautista, CA
The park is part of a nationally recognized historic landmark adjacent to California's 15th Spanish era mission. The park and its Plaza repres... Read More
9000 East Dunne Avenue, Morgan Hill, CA
Coe Park is the largest state park in northern California of wild open spaces. The terrain of the park is rugged, varied and beautiful, with lofty ... Read More
184 Old Adobe Road, Watsonville, CA
Park Hours:restricted access; only open during special events or by appointment at this time Read More
10700 San Juan Canyon Rd, San Juan Bautista, CA
This park features expansive views of Monterey Bay, from its hiking trails in the grasslands of the higher peaks of the Gavilan Range. Other views ... Read More
201 Sunset Beach Rd, Watsonville, CA
RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES- Camping—Sunset State Beach has about 90 shady, dune-protected family sites without hookups that hold recreational ve... Read More
Giberson Road, Watsonville, CA
The beach is a popular fishing area, featuring perch, kingfish, sole, flounder, halibut, bocaccio (tomcod), jacksmelt, lingcod, cabezon, salmon, st... Read More
Jetty Road, Watsonville, CA
Offshore fishing, surfing, windsurfing and horseback riding are popular activities. The beach is a favorite place for picnics because the dunes pro... Read More
400 San Andreas Rd, Watsonville, CA
RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES- Camping—Sunset State Beach has about 90 shady, dune-protected family sites without hookups that hold recreational ve... Read More
7800 Cienega Road, Hollister, CA
Hollister Hills State Vehicle Recreation Area (SVRA) is California State Parks’ first SVRA. Located in the Gabilan Mountains, just an hour&rs... Read More
Potrero Road from Highway 1, Moss Landing, CA
The beach and dunes at Salinas River State Beach are part of Monterey Bay’s unique coastal dune system and it is home to many species of bird... Read More
Aptos Creek Road, Aptos, CA
The park offers rugged semi-wilderness, rising from sea level to steep coastal mountains of more than 2,600 feet. Once the site of logging operatio... Read More
State Park Drive, Aptos, CA
This beach is known for its fishing pier and concrete freighter, The Palo Alto. Unfortunately, the ship is unsafe and closed to the public. Only th... Read More
Snell Ave, Branham Lane, and Chynoweth Ave, San Jose, CA
This property is new and not currently available for public use, pending necessary planning, facility development and staffing. Read More
1500 Park Avenue, Capitola, CA
The beach features picnic areas, swimming, fishing and a nearby forest of Monterey pine and coastal live oak. The camping area is on a bluff overlo... Read More
38787 Dinosaur Point Road, Hollister, CA
Pacheco State Park is the last remaining portion of the Mexican land grant, El Rancho San Luis Gonzaga. Francisco Pacheco and his son Juan were gra... Read More
Reservation Road, Marina, CA
The beach area winds through the Marina Dunes Natural Preserves. The beach is known for hang-gliding. Radio-controlled gliders and kites are also p... Read More
E Cliff Dr at 7th Ave, Santa Cruz, CA
BOATINGTRAIL USEHiking TrailsDAY-USE ACTIVITIES & FACILITIESExhibits and ProgramsFishingInterpretive Exhibits Beach AreaSwimmingWindsurfing/Sur... Read More
8th Street overcrossing of Hwy 1, Marina, CA
This recently opened State Park has a 1,500 foot trail to 4 miles of ocean beach with beautiful views of Monterey Bay.  From the parking ... Read More
144 School Street, Santa Cruz, CA
The Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park sits atop Mission Hill offering a patio, gardens, and excellent views of the city.  The park featur... Read More
701 W Cliff Dr, Santa Cruz, CA
Also known as Point Santa Cruz, this area forms the northern boundary of Monterey Bay. It is one of the last open headlands in any California urban... Read More
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