Top rated State parks in Avenal, United States to elevate your visit (Updated May, 2024)

Top rated State parks in Avenal

Experience the best that Avenal has to offer with our curated list of top-rated places. Sorted by average review scores from venues boasting over 30 reviews, these establishments promise exceptional quality and experiences to elevate your visit in the city. This list contains 80 places from State park category.

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Montaña de Oro State Park

State park

Huge oceanside park with rugged terrain including cliffs, beaches & hills, and trails for exploring.

4.90 (3.8K reviews) (~105.84 km from centre)

The Giant Forest

State park

Network of hiking trails of varying lengths through an expansive sequoia grove on a rolling plateau.

4.90 (188 reviews) (~136.58 km from centre)

Estero Bluffs

State park

👍👍 Estero Bluffs is a nice place to visit along the Central California coast. There are a few hiking trails, unique shoreline, and a sunken ship right off the coast. A great place to pit stop and enjoy the view.

4.90 (80 reviews) (~95.42 km from centre)

Point Lobos State Natural Reserve

State park

Scenic coastal area featuring diverse sea animals & wildlife, hiking, diving & a whaling museum.

4.80 (8.9K reviews) (~171.9 km from centre)

Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park

State park

Featuring a variety of forested areas, this park offers camping, fishing, hiking & picnic spots.

4.80 (6.8K reviews) (~207.75 km from centre)

Big Basin Redwoods State Park

State park

California's oldest state park offers backpacking, mountain biking & other outdoor activities.

4.80 (4.8K reviews) (~229.35 km from centre)

Castle Rock State Park

State park

Park offering 34 miles of hiking & horseback riding trails among redwoods & other regional trees.

4.80 (2.6K reviews) (~224.3 km from centre)

Año Nuevo State Park

State park

State park with views of the shoreline showcases the unique geology of California's Central Coast.

4.80 (1.7K reviews) (~230.72 km from centre)

Garrapata State Park

State park

Park with 2 miles of beachfront & coastal hiking, including a 50-foot climb to a Pacific Ocean view.

4.80 (1.5K reviews) (~167.64 km from centre)

La Purísima Mission State Historic Park

State park

Restored 1820s mission with 10 furnished original buildings, a visitor center & a self-guided tour.

4.80 (1.4K reviews) (~150.71 km from centre)

The Forest of Nisene Marks State Park

State park

Hiking, biking & jogging trails on varied terrain rising from sea level to steep coastal mountains.

4.80 (1.3K reviews) (~194.73 km from centre)

Leffingwell Landing Park

Park

👍👍 Beautiful view of the pacific ocean, rest area/parking very clean and very close to water front tables and bbq pits also... Saw more ppl fishing at this spot more then others.... Also area to go up and see the view cliff side. Kinda scary but very well worth it. Lots of nice hotels facing the water....

4.80 (377 reviews) (~100.97 km from centre)

Bean Hollow State Beach

State park

👍 This is a nice "overview" spot with parking, picnic tables, and bathrooms. The upper area is wheelchair accessible. The actual beach is accessed by climbing down about 90 feet of rock ledges and crevices.

4.80 (373 reviews) (~244.67 km from centre)

Soquel Demonstration State Forest

Nature preserve

Scenic forested park featuring redwoods, natural springs & a series of cycling trails.

4.80 (248 reviews) (~198.68 km from centre)

Harmony Headlands State Park

State park

Coastal park with a 1.5-mi. hiking trail through steep grasslands to Pacific Ocean panoramas.

4.80 (199 reviews) (~97.43 km from centre)

Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park Vista Point

State park

4.80 (127 reviews) (~141.01 km from centre)

Estero Bluffs State Park

State park

👍👍 such a cute abandoned pirate ship! not a far walk from the parking lot. it’s a quick 10 mins walk 👍🏼

4.80 (127 reviews) (~94.26 km from centre)

Sad Boulders

Park

👍👍 Sad Boulders is a great shorter trail to hike or go bouldering at. The trail.is.located down a dirt road and is easily accessible, just a few miles outside of Bishop. Worth the short detour for great scenery and views.

4.80 (45 reviews) (~218.27 km from centre)

Columbia State Historic Park

State park

Costumed reenactors demonstrate life in the 1850s, with tours, stagecoach rides & panning for gold.

4.70 (4.3K reviews) (~227.18 km from centre)

Lighthouse Field State Beach

State park

Iconic spot with a lighthouse offers a variety of vistas & pathways for dog walking & strolling.

4.70 (3.5K reviews) (~199.98 km from centre)

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Top rated State parks in Avenal, United States