Best places: State parks in Santa Clara

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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) (~36.25 km from centre)
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Big Basin Redwoods State Park
State park
California's oldest state park offers backpacking, mountain biking & other outdoor activities.
4.80 (4.8K reviews) (~33.46 km from centre)
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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) (~20.43 km from centre)
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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) (~40.68 km from centre)
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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) (~36.15 km from centre)
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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) (~45.03 km from centre)
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Wilder Ranch State Park
State park
Natural landscape with diverse activities including hiking trails, picnic areas & horseback riding.
4.70 (2.3K reviews) (~45.18 km from centre)
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Coast Dairies State Beaches
Nature preserve
A series of small beaches with bluffs & rock formations following a stretch of the Coastal Trail.
4.70 (1.2K reviews) (~44.8 km from centre)
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Pomponio State Beach
Public beach
Oceanside scenic sandy beaches with a small lagoon, plus picnic tables & barbecues.
4.70 (1.2K reviews) (~40.26 km from centre)
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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) (~42.64 km from centre)
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Seacliff State Beach
Public beach
Versatile state beach offers a variety of outdoor activities such as camping & hiking.
4.60 (4.4K reviews) (~42.65 km from centre)
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Portola Redwoods State Park
State park
Featuring 18 miles of trails & a 53-site campground, parkgoers can also find creeks & redwoods.
4.70 (633 reviews) (~23.61 km from centre)
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New Brighton State Beach
State park
This strip of beach features pine & oak trees, bay views & a small campground on a bluff.
4.60 (2K reviews) (~41.65 km from centre)
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San Gregorio State Beach
State park
Sheltered by soaring cliffs, this coastal park has a wide sandy beach & a driftwood-strewn estuary.
4.60 (1.9K reviews) (~39.65 km from centre)
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Butano State Park
State park
Off the beaten path, this secluded park features redwoods, a small stream & lots of solitude.
4.70 (413 reviews) (~34.74 km from centre)
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Soquel Demonstration State Forest
Nature preserve
Scenic forested park featuring redwoods, natural springs & a series of cycling trails.
4.80 (248 reviews) (~30.56 km from centre)
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Henry W. Coe State Park
State park
Sprawling over more than 87,000 acres of wild space, this park features canyons & mountain lions.
4.60 (694 reviews) (~40.62 km from centre)
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Carnegie State Vehicular Recreation Area
State park
Rugged off-roading tracks in a 5,000-acre state park for motorcycles, 4X4s & ATVs plus campsites.
4.60 (479 reviews) (~47.77 km from centre)
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Garden of Eden - Henry Cowell Redwood State Park
State park
Picturesque wilderness area featuring a riverside loop trail & a natural swimming hole.
4.50 (303 reviews) (~37.75 km from centre)
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New Brighton State Park
State park
👍👍 A bit expensive but we did first come, first serve at 2pm for an entire week around Xmas. Had no issues. Great views, take the sunset trail to the train tracks and walk that straight to Capitola for coffee, games and food.
4.70 (111 reviews) (~41.7 km from centre)
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