As a Golden State native and national park enthusiast, I happen to know a thing or two about the best national parks in California. From urban oases to remote and wild places, there is so much to ...

There are over 280 state parks in the Golden State—from Anza-Borrego Desert State Park to Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park, these are the seven best state parks in California.

The California State Parks Foundation’s Best Parks of 2025 1 Morro Bay State Park, San Luis Obispo County (camping) 2 Mount Tamalpais State Park, Marin County (hiking) ...

The Golden State may be famous for its national parks, but its state park system is worthy of praise, too. California is a land of striking geographic contrasts—towering mountains rise alongside ...

But wait, there’s more. Another $500 million will be spent to improve access and facilities at California State Parks. OK, that’s a lot to process.

Looking for the perfect summer getaway? The High Desert has it all, from star-filled skies in Joshua Tree to hidden gems like ...

Two spots in California made a recent ranking of the top swimming holes within U.S. National Parks. Outdoor Magazine released its roundup of the "9 Best Swimming Holes in Our National Parks" last ...

At 53,000 acres, Humboldt Redwoods State Park is one of the largest state parks in California, protecting a tract of coastal Sequoia forest (aka redwoods) with more than 100 trees over 300 feet tall.

The city boasts 200 parks, covering roughly 20% of its area. Per-resident park spending was calculated at $667. Fremont took the fifth spot in the U.S. with a score of 7.79, according to the research.