This fascinating state park in California is home to a pygmy forest: groves of older trees that are extremely short compared to other trees. Find out more.

Location: Near Stinson Beach, Marin County Type: Drive-in tent camping or basic cabins Mount Tamalpais State Park is a 30-minute drive from San Francisco, and its 10 cabins are mere steps from the ...

The foundation's nod to Crystal Cove came as part of their "Best of California State Parks" list, which highlights ideal spots across the state for hiking, camping, bird-watching and more.

Olivia Harden is a travel reporter at SFGATE, where she has written and reported stories in destinations across the state since 2023. She was born and raised and refuses to leave Southern California.

The California State Parks Foundation is hosting a photo contest where people can submit their favorite snapshots of the ...

The California state park system includes 280 state park units, over 340 miles of coastline, 970 miles of lake and river frontage, 15,000 campsites, 5,200 miles of trails, 3,195 historic buildings ...

Less famous but just as unforgettable, these state parks showcase iconic landscapes without the long lines at America’s ...

Summer in the Bay Area is almost here. And if you’re itching to explore our state, and you have a library card, you can check out a free pass to over 200 state parks around California.

The lease extensions come just over a year after the council approved plans to transform much of northeastern Mission Bay ...