Top rated State parks in California

Experience the best that California 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 239 places from State park category.

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Redwood National and State Parks
National park
Immense woodland system containing many towering redwood trees, with trails, campgrounds & more.
4.90 (8.9K reviews)
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Humboldt Redwoods State Park
State park
This park with over 17,000 acres of old-growth redwoods offers camping, hiking, fishing & swimming.
4.90 (4.6K reviews)
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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)
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Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park
State park
Dense groves of massive, old-growth redwoods, 20 miles of trails & a campground with cabins.
4.90 (3.4K reviews)
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Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park
State park
Expansive park boasts 75 miles of trails, campgrounds & a visitor center amid old-growth redwoods.
4.90 (1.1K reviews)
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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)
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Mt Tam
State park
👍 Awesome view of San Fran and Pacific. Good trails start from here. Visitor center is small and it was closed on the weekend I went. Get a map from the visitor center or a ranger as the trails and signs can be confusing here. Parking fee is $8 cash; self-service money-in-envelope drop. Trails are gre...
4.90 (173 reviews)
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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)
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Carlsbad State Beach
State park
👍👍 Loved this wide pale sand beach, with rolling waves that occasionally connect for long stretches. It's like dancing waters, when shore breakers are sizable. The foam jumps & dances, before plummeting back down. Surfing this beach, looked challenging...at least it did for the guy we watched. The...
4.90 (62 reviews)
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Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve
Nature preserve
Acres of oceanside trails for exploring or exercising while spotting occasional dolphins or bobcats.
4.80 (14.3K reviews)
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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)
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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)
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Sonoma Coast State Park
State park
Rugged coastal park with sandy beaches & picturesque headlands plus swimming, camping & picnicking.
4.80 (6.7K reviews)
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Crystal Cove State Park
State park
Park has 3.2-mile beach with sandy coves & tide pools, plus 2,400 acres of land for hiking & biking.
4.80 (6.5K reviews)
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Emerald Bay State Park
State park
Landmarked in 1994 for its glacier-carved granite, this park features panoramic views of the lake.
4.80 (5.4K reviews)
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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)
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Calaveras Big Trees State Park
State park
Large state park featuring hiking trails through verdant forests filled with immense sequoia trees.
4.80 (4.5K reviews)
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Mount Diablo State Park
State park
Sizable park with a summit visitor center & observation deck, plus trails, campsites & picnic areas.
4.80 (2.8K reviews)
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Mount Tamalpais State Park
State park
Redwood groves plus hiking & biking trails that lead to sweeping views from a 2,571-foot peak.
4.80 (2.8K reviews)
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MacKerricher State Park
State park
Rocky coastline & beach for hiking, woods with camping, bird-filled wetlands & seal-watching.
4.80 (2.8K reviews)
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