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Preservation State Park preservation Success stories Fun For all Preserving public lands for future Thanks to the preservation efforts by 1 BEACHES California generations is an inherent part of the agencies like California State Parks, State Parks’ beaches are mission of California State Parks. endangered species like the peregrine Family legendary and offer chances When enjoying trails by foot, horse, falcon and the California gray whale to walk, sunbathe, surf, and or motorized vehicle, it is necessary have come back from the brink of swim! that we take the time to learn how extinction. Management of wildlife Fun 2 CAMPING Most camp- our actions impact the environment and habitats has kept species such as Family Adventure sites for individuals, families, or around us. 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Parks Foundation is America ( trails. Please call • Avoid disturbing tide pool the only nonprofit orga- California State Railroad (916) 324-4442 nization dedicated to Museum) or the best preserved or visit www.ohv.parks.ca.gov/ creatures. Western ghost town ( . • Do not feed the animals. protecting, enhanc- Bodie State snoparks ing and advocating Historic Park, California’s official 4 HIKING With more than 3000 • Do not dispose of wastewater State Gold Rush Ghost Town). miles of hiking, biking and eques- in lakes and streams. for California’s magnificent state • Visit trian trails, California’s parks offer • Do not disturb historic and parks. To become a member, call Humboldt Redwoods State archaeological artifacts. (800) 963-7275 or visit: www. Park. This park includes 17,000 four seasons of outdoor adventure acres of old-growth redwoods and and natural beauty. calparks.org. NORTHERN CALIFORNIA R it’s explosive spring R include California classics Northern Some blooms, California Northern Butano SP SP Butano SP Creek Burton SRA Island Brannan SP Valley Bothe-Napa SHP Bodie SP Redwoods Basin Big SP River Bidwell-Sacramento SHP Mansion Bidwell SRA Reservoir Bethany SRA Benicia SHP Capitol Benicia SRA Lake Benbow SB Hollow Bean SHP Mill Grist Bale SR Azalea SRA Creek Austin SRA Auburn Grnds.® Conf. & SB Asilomar SR Redwoods Armstrong SR & SP Nuevo Año SP Annadel SP Island Angel SP Molera Andrew SHP Marsh Anderson SP Springs Lava Ahjumawi SRA Standley William Admiral 1 eserve eserve idge S idge northern california California Northern Butano SP SP Butano SP Creek Burton SRA Island Brannan SP Valley Bothe-Napa SHP Bodie SP Redwoods Basin Big SP River Bidwell-Sacramento SHP Mansion Bidwell SRA Reservoir Bethany SRA Benicia SHP Capitol Benicia SRA Lake Benbow SB Hollow Bean SHP Mill Grist Bale SR Azalea SRA Creek Austin SRA Auburn Grnds.® Conf. & SB Asilomar SR Redwoods Armstrong SR & SP Nuevo Año SP Annadel SP Island Angel SP Molera Andrew SHP Marsh Anderson SP Springs Lava Ahjumawi SRA Standley William Admiral 1 A S tate Park Park tate zalea S zalea known for ugarloaf ugarloaf your 278 California state parks! 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SP Bliss SP • • • • • • • • • • •• •• •• • •• • • • • • MillertonMillerton Lake SRA Lake SRA • • •• • • • • •• • •• • • •• • •• •• •• • •• • •• •• •• • • • • • • Sutter'sSutter's Fort SHP Fort SHP • • •• •• • • • • • • • • • • • •• • Del NorteDel Coast Norte Redwoods Coast Redwoods SP SP • • • • • •• • •• •• •• • • • • Mono LakeMono Tufa Lake SR Tufa SR • • • •• • • • • • •• • • • • • • • • Tahoe SRATahoe SRA • • •• •• •• •• • • • • •• • •• • • •• •• • • • Delta MeadowsDelta Meadows • • • • • • • •• • • •• • • • MontaraMontara SB SB • • • • • • • •• • •• •• • •• • TolowaTolowa Dunes SPDunes SP • • • •• • • • • • •• • •• • • • 11 DonnerDonner Memorial Memorial SP SP • • •• •• •• •• • • • • •• •• •• •• • •• • • •• • • • MontereyMonterey SB SB • • • • • • TomalesTomales Bay SP Bay SP • • • • • •• •• • • • • • • • EmeraldEmerald Bay SP Bay SP • • • • • •• • • • •• •• •• •• •• •• • •• • • • MontereyMonterey SHP SHP • • •• •• •• • • • • • • • •• •• • TrinidadTrinidad SB SB • •• • • • • •• •• • • •• • NorthernNorthern Empire EmpireMine SHP Mine SHP • • •• •• •• • • • • • • • • •• •• •• • • MontgomeryMontgomery Woods WoodsSR SR • • • • • • TurlockTurlock Lake SRA Lake SRA • • • • • • •• •• •• •• •• • • • • • • FolsomFolsom Lake SRA Lake SRA • • • •• • •• • •• • • • •• •• •• •• •• •• •• • •• • •• •• •• • •• • • • Moss LandingMoss Landing SB SB • •• • • • • •• •• • • •• •• • Twin LakesTwin SB Lakes SB • •• • • • • •• • • •• • • • CaliforniaCalifornia FolsomFolsom Powerhouse Powerhouse SHP SHP • • • •• • •• •• • • Mount DiabloMount DiabloSP SP • • •• •• •• •• • • • •• • • •• • •• •• •• • • Van DammeVan Damme SP SP • • • •• • •• • • • • • •• • •• •• •• •• •• •• • •• • The ForestThe ofForest Nisene of Nisene Marks SPMarks SP • •• • •• • • • •• •• • • • •• •• •• • • Mount TamalpaisMount Tamalpais SP SP • • •• • •• • •• • • • •• •• •• •• •• • • • WashoeWashoe Meadows Meadows SP SP • • AdmiralAdmiral William William Standley Standley SRA SRA • • • • • • Fort HumboldtFort Humboldt SHP SHP • • •• •• •• • • • • • •• • NaturalNatural Bridges Bridges SB SB • • • •• • • • • • • • •• •• • • • •• • •• • • WassamaWassama Round HouseRound SHPHouse SHP • •• • • • • • • •• •• • AhjumawiAhjumawi Lava Springs Lava Springs SP SP • •• • •• • •• • • • •• • • • •• • • • Fort RossFort SHP Ross SHP • • •• •• •• •• • • • •• • •• •• •• •• • •• • NavarroNavarro River Redwoods River Redwoods SP SP • • • • • • • • • • • • WeavervilleWeaverville Joss House Joss SHPHouse SHP • •• • •• • • • • • •• •• • AndersonAnderson Marsh SHPMarsh SHP • • • • • • •• •• • •• • Franks FranksTract SRA Tract SRA • • • • New BrightonNew Brighton SB SB • • • •• • •• • • • • • • • •• • •• •• •• •• • •• •• • • • Westport-UnionWestport-Union Landing Landing SB SB • • • • • • • • • • • • • • AndrewAndrew Molera Molera SP SP • • •• •• •• • • • •• •• • •• • •• • •• •• • •• • • • FremontFremont Peak SP Peak SP • • • • • •• • • • • • Old SacramentoOld Sacramento SHP SHP • • •• •• •• • • • • • • • • • •• •• • Wilder WilderRanch SPRanch SP • • • •• • • • • • • • •• •• •• •• •• •• • •• • • • Angel IslandAngel SPIsland SP • • •• •• •• •• • •• • • • •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• • •• • GarrapataGarrapata SP SP • • • • • •• • • • OlompaliOlompali SHP SHP • • •• •• •• • • • • • • •• • •• • WilliamWilliam B. Ide Adobe B. Ide SHPAdobe SHP • • •• •• •• • • • • • • •• • •• • • •• • AnnadelAnnadel SP SP • • • • • •• •• • • • GeorgeGeorge J. Hatfield J. Hatfield SRA SRA • • • • • • •• • •• •• • • • • • PachecoPacheco SP SP • • • • • • • •• • • • WoodlandWoodland Opera HouseOpera SHPHouse SHP • • • • Año NuevoAño SPNuevo & SR SP & SR • • • • • • • •• • •• • •• • • • Governor'sGovernor's Mansion Mansion SHP SHP • •• • •• • • • • • •• • Patrick'sPatrick's Point SP Point SP • • • •• • •• • • • •• • •• •• •• • • • •• • WoodsonWoodson Bridge BridgeSRA SRA • • •• •• •• •• • • • • •• • •• • • •• • • • • • ArmstrongArmstrong Redwoods Redwoods SR SR • • • •• • • • • • • • • • • •• • • • Gray WhaleGray WhaleCove SB Cove SB • • • • • • • • • •• • • •• • PelicanPelican SB SB • • • • • • ZmudowskiZmudowski SB SB • • • •• •• • • • AsilomarAsilomar SB & Conf. SB & Grnds.® Conf. Grnds.® • •• • • • • • • •• • •• •• • •• • Great ValleyGreat GrasslandsValley Grasslands SP SP • • • • • • PescaderoPescadero SB SB • •• • • • • •• • •• • • • • For detailedFor detailedcurrentcurinformationrent informationabout parks,about parks,includingincludingreservations,reservations,fees andfeesaccessibilitand accessibility, visit ythe, visitwebsitethe website AuburnAuburn SRA SRA • •• • •• • •• • • • • • •• •• •• • •• • • •• •• • •• • •• • GreenwoodGreenwood SB SB • • • • • • • •• • • •• •• •• • PetalumaPetaluma Adobe SHPAdobe SHP • • • • • • • •• • www.parks.ca.gowww.parks.ca.gov. For generalv. For generalpark information,park information,call (800)call777-0369;(800) 777-0369;campsitecampsitereservationsreservations(800) 444-7275;(800) 444-7275;OHV operationsOHV operations Austin CreekAustin SRA Creek SRA • • • • • • • • •• •• • • Grizzly GrizzlyCreek Redwoods Creek Redwoods SP SP • • • • • • • • • •• • •• • • • • PfeifferPfeiffer Big Sur Big SP Sur SP • • •• •• •• •• • • • • • • • •• • • • • • • •• • • • (916) 324-4442.(916) 324-4442.Other parksOther inparksthis inregionthis rmayegionbemayownedbe ownedby CalifobyrCalifonia StaterniaParksState butParksoperatedbut operatedby localbyauthorities.local authorities. Azalea AzaleaSR SR • •• • Grover GroverHot Springs Hot Springs SP SP • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Pigeon PigeonPoint Light Point Station Light Station SHP SHP • • •• •• •• • • • • •• •• •• •• • •• • SP = StateSP = ParkState SParkHP =SStateHP = HistoricState HistoricPark; SRPark;= StateSR = Reserve;State Reserve;SRA =SRStateA = RecStatereationRecreationArea; SABrea;= StateSB = Beach;State Beach; Bale GristBale Mill Grist SHP Mill SHP • • • • • • • • •• • • Half MoonHalf Bay Moon SB Bay SB • • • •• • •• • • • • •• • •• •• • •• • •• • •• •• • •• • Plumas-EurekaPlumas-Eureka SP SP • • •• •• •• •• • • • •• •• •• • •• •• •• •• • •• • SVRA SVR= StateA = VStateehicularVehicularRecreationRecreationArea. Area. Bean HollowBean Hollow SB SB • • • • • •• •• • • • Harry A.Harry Merlo A. SRAMerlo SRA • • • •• • • • • • • • Point LobosPoint SR Lobos SR • • •• •• • • • • • • •• • •• • BenbowBenbow Lake SRA Lake SRA • •• • •• • •• •• • • • • • •• •• •• •• •• •• • • • • • •• • • • Hendy WoodsHendy WoodsSP SP • • •• • •• •• • • • •• •• • •• • • • • • • • Point MontaraPoint Montara Light Station Light Station • •• • • • BeniciaBenicia Capitol Capitol SHP SHP • • • • • • • •• • Henry CowellHenry Cowell Redwoods Redwoods SP SP • • • •• • •• • • • •• •• • • •• • •• •• •• • • Point SurPoint SHP Sur SHP • • • • • •• •• • BeniciaBenicia SRA SRA • • • • • • •• • • • • Henry W.Henry Coe W. SP Coe SP • • •• • • • • • •• •• • •• •• •• •• •• •• • • PomponioPomponio SB SB • •• • • • • •• •• • • • Accessibility: Every Visitor Is A V.I.P. BethanyBethany Reservoir Reservoir SRA SRA • • • • • • • •• • • • • • HollisterHollister Hills SVRA Hills SVRA • • • •• •• • • •• • • •• •• • • • PortolaPortola Redwoods Redwoods SP SP • • • • • • • •• • • •• • • • • • BidwellBidwell Mansion Mansion SHP SHP • • •• •• •• • • • • • •• •• •• • HumboldtHumboldt Lagoons Lagoons SP SP • • • • • •• • • • •• •• • •• •• • • •• •• • Prairie PrairieCity SVRA City SVRA • •• • • • • • California State Parks is proceed- bility Section at (916) 445-8949. Bidwell-SacramentoBidwell-Sacramento River SP River SP • •• • •• • •• • • • •• • •• • •• •• • • • • • •• • HumboldtHumboldt Redwoods Redwoods SP SP • • • • • • • •• •• •• • •• • •• • • • Prairie PrairieCreek Redwoods Creek Redwoods SP SP • • • • • • • •• •• • •• •• •• • • • •• • ing with our vision of universal A large format of this publication Big BasinBig Redwoods Basin Redwoods SP SP • • •• •• •• •• •• • • • •• •• •• • •• •• •• •• •• •• • • • • Indian GrindingIndian Grinding Rock SHP Rock SHP • • •• •• •• •• • • • •• • • •• • •• • •• • RailtownRailtown 1897 SHP 1897 SHP • • • •• • • • • • • •• • Bodie SHPBodie SHP • • •• • • • • • •• •• •• • Jack LondonJack London SHP SHP • • • • • • • •• • •• •• •• • • RichardsonRichardson Grove SP Grove SP • • • •• • •• • • • • • • •• •• •• • •• • • •• • • •• • access to benefit all visitors. Find has been made available online for Bothe-NapaBothe-Napa Valley SPValley SP • • • • • • • •• •• • • • • • • • JedediahJedediah Smith Redwoods Smith Redwoods SP SP • • • • • • • •• • •• •• •• •• •• • •• • •• • •• • Robert RobertLouis Stevenson Louis Stevenson SP SP • • • • • • the parks accessible features at visitors with low vision. Visit www. BrannanBrannan Island SRAIsland SRA • • • •• • •• • •• • • • •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• • • • • • • • • Jug HandleJug Handle SR SR • • • •• •• • • • RussianRussian Gulch SP Gulch SP • •• • •• • • • •• • •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• • • Burton BurtonCreek SP Creek SP • • Julia PfeifferJulia Pfeiffer Burns SP Burns SP • • • • • •• • • • • •• • SalinasSalinas River SB River SB • •• • • •• • • • http://access.parks.ca.gov or parks.ca.gov and click on the ButanoButano SP SP • • • •• • •• • • • •• • • •• • • • • • Kings BeachKings SRABeach SRA • • • • • • • • • • Salt PointSalt SP Point SP • • • •• • •• • • • •• • •• • •• •• • • • phone the Department’s Accessi- “California Escapes® PDF” link. 8f]jYg :H?L;I IY[d_Y9Wb_\ehd_W Scenic California Scenic California

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- - - - A Taste of From San Luis Obispo, follow Hwy 1 for one of the most Central Coast Tour scenic drives in the state — pristine rocky coastlines and The Bay Area & Napa Breathtaking beaches and vibrant beach towns classic panoramic views await. Look out for sunbathing This tour combines Bay Area adventures with are the highlights of this coastal tour. Give yourself elephant seals, sea lions and sea otters during winter wine-country relaxation for a vacation you’ll enough time to soak it all in! months. Just north in San Simeon is Hearst Castle®, never forget! a California State Park and Historical Monument since THE FACTS Just 60 miles northwest of LA, 1958. The regal 90,000-square-foot, 165-room estate THE FACTS Tucked along the hills and Golden Gate Bridge Start Location off Hwy 1, Oxnard welcomes towers above the Pacific from its rocky perch on “The Start Location beaches of The Bay Area is a Oxnard you to the Central Coast. Dubbed Enchanted Hill.” Guided tours are offered all year-round Santa Cruz world full of culture, history, Mt. Tamalpais. Bike rentals are available seasonally on the strawberry and lima bean (reservations are strongly recommended!) This is an abso- and outdoor adventure. Start- the island ($35/day; www.angelisland.com). Distance capital of California, this seaside lute must-see. (info and tour reservations: 800-444-4445 Distance ing south, take a stroll along 300 Miles city celebrates its agricultural or www.hearstcastle.com). 200 Miles the Santa Cruz boardwalk For the rest of your journey north to Napa Valley, you’ll Suggested Duration roots with a bi-weekly Farm- Suggested Duration (bring a sweater!). Thrill seek- want to hire a limo (several options are available at www. 2-4 Days ers Market along the harbor. Farther north on Hwy 1, you’ll find the treasure of Cali- 3-6 Days ers shouldn’t miss a ride on the californiawinetours.com) or designate a driver. Continue Tour historic farmhouses in fornia’s central coast, Big Sur. Here, along this rugged Giant Dipper, a 1920s wooden on 101 north and pick up Hwy 37 east which leads to Hwy Heritage Square before tak- section of coastline, redwood-covered mountains rise roller coaster located there. If 29 north to the heart of Napa. This area is peppered with ing in whale exhibitions and nautical wonders at the from the sea to form dramatic cliffs, secluded beaches your stomach’s not turning afterward, walk just a few wineries: Mondavi (an old favorite), Kapcsándy Family Maritime Museum (info: 805-984-6260). From the harbor, and beautiful vistas. Relax and explore this majestic val- blocks to downtown where outdoor bistros lure you in Winery (a promising newcomer), and Barnett Vineyards pick up supplies to fill your picnic basket at Latitude 34 Deli ley from one of the region’s many lodges or campsites with delicious smells. Finally, don’t miss watching the (a local favorite), are just a few of the best. For one-stop and catch a boat to one of the five mountainous islands that before moving north on Hwy 1 to Monterey, where a surfers at Cowells Beach (or learn to surf yourself!). shopping, visit the Vintner’s Collective tasting room on make up Channel Islands National Park, where you can sensory experience awaits you. Smell the fresh catches Main St. in downtown Napa. And for special gatherings, spend days fishing, hiking, snorkeling, and camping (info: at Fisherman’s Wharf, taste the fresh produce on a local One of the most scenic highways in the country, Hwy exhibitions, performances, and more, check out COPIA: 805-658-5730). farm tour, or see haunted visions on the ghost trolley tour. 1 will take you north to spectacular Half Moon Bay, a The American Center For Wine, Food, and the Arts (www. Be sure to stop at Cannery Row, the historic waterfront marine sanctuary, pristine coastline, and home to a huge copia.org). Hungry? Pop in to Oakville Grocery (www. Next, go north via Hwy 1 to Ventura, a beach town known district immortalized in John Steinbeck’s novel of the menu of activities (go whale-watching and sportfishing oakvillegrocery.com) for melt-in-your mouth sandwiches, for its good fortune, a vibrant arts community, and an eclec- same name. Dress in layers, as the local weather can be year-round out of Pillar Point, or learn to make your own fine cheeses, salads, and more. Afterward, work off the tic mix of architecture. Stroll along picturesque waterfront unpredictable. cheese at Harley Farms: 650-879-0480). calories by visiting Bothe-Napa Valley State Park, streets in the downtown district and harbor village while where you can swim, stroll, or just gaze up at the impossi- exploring the city’s many galleries, studios, murals, art From Monterey, pick up Hwy 68 to San Juan Bautista, From Half Moon Bay, follow Hwy 1 north to US-101 and San bly tall redwoods. Finally, cap off your trip in Calistoga, installations and theaters. Plan ahead if you’d like your visit a charming town in the heart of the San Juan Valley Francisco. Just across the Golden Gate Bridge (US-101), dis- a Mecca for spa goers. Calistoga’s thermal hot springs to coincide with one of the city’s music or art events, such with a feisty spirit for its Old West heritage. Visit the cover Marin County (www.visitmarin.org): Lace up your provided healing to Native Americans long before the as the summer concert series “Music Under the Stars” (info: Old Mission San Juan Bautista, an active Catholic par- walking shoes or rent a bike in San Francisco (www.blazing first spa was ever built. 805-658-4726) or the tri-annual Artwalk (info: 805-658- ish founded in 1797 and once home for the Breen family, saddles.com) to explore the many trails (the sport of 4760). If you have the desire to stretch your legs, then rent the survivors of the Donner Party tragedy. mountain biking started here!). Or stop by Sausalito, T h e I n s i d e S c o o p a bike (info: 805-340-BIKE) and get moving on the Ventura a coastal Miwok Indian settlement and fishing town Kids: Take your parents to the Exploratorium in the River Trail. Reward yourself then with sunset views and T h e I n s i d e S c o o p that’s evolved to become a charming seaside hamlet full city and learn about weather, space, earthquakes, dinner at Ventura Pier, one of the state’s longest piers. For a unique dining experience, why not try of waterfront restaurants and art galleries. City dwell- sports, and more (www.exploratorium.edu). Adults: progressive dining in Oxnard? Relax and enjoy ers often bike across the bridge and take the Alexander Hop the ferry to Tiburon and unwind at Sam’s Heading north along Hwy 101, the celebrity havens of views of the Channel Islands as a water taxi ferries Avenue exit down to Sausalito for the afternoon. Anchor Café (www.samscafe.com), home of some Carpinteria, Summerland and Montecito are delightful you between harbor restaurants for each course. of the most refreshing adult beverages you’ll ever side excursions with posh eateries, local wineries, high-end Appetizers at the Lobster Trap, the main course at Across Richardson Bay, make your next stop in Tiburon taste. Sam’s Pink Lemonade is a local favorite. boutiques and antique shops. The Santa Ynez Mountains the Whale’s Tail and maybe dessert at Port Royal (via Tiburon Blvd off US-101), and catch the 10-minute come into view as the highway winds along the coastline (info: www.progressivedining.com). ferry ride to Angel Island State Park, in the middle Hats, Bags, & Eats Wine Country/ San Francisco and delivers you to the stunning, yacht-dotted harbor of of San Francisco Bay (Angel Island is also accessible Bay Packages: Napa Copia, Bay Area City Pass Santa Barbara, where a mingling of cuisine, wine and cul- Hats, Bags, & Eats Central Coast Packages: by ferry from San Francisco’s Ferry Building and via the Attraction package, and more! For discounted ture have earned the city fame as the American Riviera. Prime Outlets, Carmel Walks, Monterey Bay Oakland/Alameda Ferry. Several companies provide ferry packages and more info, visit www.visitcalifornia. Aquarium, and more! For discounted packages and service. More info: http://transit.511.org). Pack a picnic com/deals. Continue on Hwy 101 to San Luis Obispo, a university city more info, visit www.visitcalifornia.com/deals. and comfortable clothes. Trails along the perimeter and Travel Information: nestled in the foothills of the Santa Lucia Mountain Range. Travel Information: to the top of Mt. Livermore let you soak in the views The California Welcome Center San Francisco, From Mission Plaza, start a walking tour of the city’s 18th The California Welcome Center Pismo Beach of the San Francisco skyline, Marin Headlands, and PIER 39, Building “P”, Suite 214-B, (415) 981-1280 century Spanish architecture. 333 Five Cities Drive, (805) 773-7924

w w w . v i s i tc a l i f o r n i a . c o m w w w . v i s i tc a l i f o r n i a . c o m North Coast Redwoods, than 17,000 acres of this park are virgin old-growth Mount Shasta coast redwoods. Family campsites, primitive camps, trail Shasta Cascade Tour Beaches, and More camps, and horse camps are all available for overnight The Shasta Cascade region is one of California’s This tour offers glimpses of majestic redwoods, stays among the ancient, 300-foot-tall trees (info: 707- less-visited beauties. All the more reason to go there plus a look at California’s longest stretch of pristine 946-2409). now while the weather is warm and the crowds are undeveloped coastline, known as the Lost Coast. manageable! From Phillipsville, it’s only another 60 or so miles north THE FACTS Just 30 short miles north of on US-101 to Eureka, California’s largest coastal town THE FACTS Located along I-5 about two Start Location San Francisco via US-101 is north of San Francisco. While Sonoma caters to wine Start Location hours south of the state border, Sonoma Sonoma County, a vener- lovers, this area of Humboldt County features nationally Redding Redding is a town that blends Hop back on Hwy 89 and follow it south through Lassen able Garden of Eden for food acclaimed beers. Stop by Lost Coast Brewery (www. the histories of Native Ameri- Volcanic National Park, arriving at Lake Almanor and the Distance and wine lovers. Aside from lostcoast.com) and sample the award-winning Down- Distance cans, pioneers, miners, and town of Chester (this route is considered part of the Vol- 350 Miles the 200+ wineries nearby, town Brown or their famous lemon peppered parmesan 450 Miles survivors of the Great Depres- canic Legacy Scenic Byway-All American Road). It’s impos- Suggested Duration dozens of local farms and cheese fries. Just north of Eureka is Arcata, a progres- Suggested Duration sion. Yet when you travel along sible to miss the views of Lassen Peak, the southernmost 4-6 Days orchards let you taste their sive college town on the north side of Humboldt Bay. The 6-8 Days Market Street downtown, you’re volcano in the Cascade Range. Locals recommend staying fare the moment it’s plucked local baseball team, the Humboldt Crabs, is the most more likely to notice the out- at the cabins at Lake Almanor Ponderosa Cabins (www. from the land. Visit an apple popular semi-pro team in the country, selling out crowds doorsy vibes and tasty eateries. lakealmanorcabins.com). Rustic on the outside, the cabins orchard, ostrich farm, olive vineyard, or taste a farm-fresh all summer long. No trip to Redding is complete without walking across the are fully furnished and quite luxurious inside. Golf lovers pie at one of the many farm markets (more info: www. magnificent 217-foot Sundial Bridge, one of Spanish archi- will appreciate the 10 courses nearby, while hikers and farmtrails.org). A retreat for writers and artists nation- Cap off your journey in Del Norte County and Klamath, tect Santiago Calatrava’s masterpieces. Just west of I-5, boaters will find plenty to do in and around the lake. wide, Sonoma offers galleries, live theatrical perfor- north of Redwood National & State Parks on US-101. don’t miss hiking or jogging the Sacramento River Trail, mances, and a vibrant music scene (check out the free book Klamath is home to the famous Golden Bears statues an 8-foot-wide rail-trail that is as educational as it is scenic From Almanor, continue on 89 south and turn west on Hwy readings at Copperfield’s Books in Sebastopol; www. that stand guard over the Klamath River Bridge, as well (bring your camera!). Signposts along the way tell the story 70 to Lake Oroville. This man-made lake was created copperfieldsbooks.com). as some of the best river fishing in the state. Ride the of Redding’s early history. by the tallest earthen dam in the country (770 feet above Skytrail gondola at Trees of Mystery park for up-close water level). Near Lake Oroville Visitor Center, don’t miss Continue along US-101 north past Santa Rosa and pick up views of a redwood forest. Kids love to dine at Forest From Redding, make the excursion west on Hwy 299 to climbing up the 47-foot tower, where high-powered tele- Hwy 128, a scenic “undiscovered” winery route that leads Café, where the décor makes you feel like you’re beneath Weaverville, home to Weaverville Joss House State scopes provide views extending all the way to the Sierra west to Hwy 1 and the town of Mendocino. After stopping the Klamath River (www.treesofmystery.net). Historic Park. This one-of-a-kind temple is the oldest (info: 530-538-2219). Rent a houseboat at Bidwell Canyon in for a tasting at any of the 9 wineries en route, you will continuously used Chinese temple in California. An exhibit Marina (www.gobidwell.com). And for a juicy prime rib and enter an 11-mile-long redwood tunnel to the sea. Stay a Formerly a secret getaway of Hollywood stars of the includes art, pictures, mining tools, and weapons used in other fare, head to The Depot in Oroville, located in a con- day or two wining & dining in Mendocino and explore the 1930s and 40s, Klamath has grown to include more than the 1854 Tong War (info: 530-623-5284). On your way verted train depot (www.oroville-city.com/depot). many state parks nearby (Mendocino Headlands State 1200 RV and camping sites for outdoor-loving visitors. back to Redding, visit Shasta State Historic Park, a Park offers amazing views of the Pacific). Looking for preserved ghost town of half-ruined buildings from the old As you make your way back up to Redding via Hwy 99 and I- lodging? Check into Stanford Inn by the Sea (www.catcha T h e I n s i d e S c o o p “Queen City” mining days (info: 530-243-8194). 5, make a quick stop in Chico, a college town that’s home to canoe.com), an environmentally conscious lodge overlook- In Santa Rosa, don’t miss a trip to the Charles Bidwell Mansion State Historic Park, a 1800s, three- ing the coastline (no Victorian kitsch here!). Instead, they Schultz Museum and Research Center (www. North of Redding along I-5 is Mount Shasta, the commu- story Victorian masterpiece, (info: 530-895-6144) and the offer canoe, kayak, and bike rentals for use, as well as schultzmuseum.org). Peanuts fans young and old nity that rests in the shadow of the dramatic 14,162-foot Chico University Arboretum—both educational must-sees. wood-burning stoves and organic meals to warm you once will appreciate this tribute to Schultz’s work. This peak. To view the mountain up close, drive along the Everitt summer, the museum is exhibiting more than 60 you return from your adventure. Memorial Hwy to 7,800 ft. (www.mtshastachamber.com) or T h e I n s i d e S c o o p original strips of Snoopy “at his coolest.” Visitors to the Mt. Shasta Ski Park along Hwy 89. Or hop aboard can also draw, write, and learn about cartooning. When locals crave a juicy burger, they make a Hop back on Hwy 1 to US-101 north to Humboldt County. the Shasta Sunset Dinner Train (www.shastasunset.com) beeline to Bartels Giant Burger on Bechelli Lane Turn west at Garberville toward the coast and Shelter and follow the historic McCloud Railway route skirting the Hats, Bags, & Eats North Coast Package: in Redding. Wash it down with an extra-thick milk- Cove. This little fishing community is perched above the Mendocino Botanical Gardens, and more! mountain while you dine on a gourmet four-course meal. shake! (530) 223-1300 Lost Coast of California, the longest stretch of coastline For discounted packages and more info, visit without a major road or highway cutting through it. The www.visitcalifornia.com/deals. Continue southeast on Hwy 89 and head west on 299 to Hats, Bags, & Eats Shasta Cascade Package: result is a taste of the rugged wilderness that once charac- the town of Burney. Sandwiched between two national Shasta Dinner Train, Pacific Sun Gourmet, Shasta terized California’s entire North Coast (Duck into the Chart Travel Information: forests, this town is a popular pit stop for waterfall seekers, Caverns, and more! For discounted packages and Room for fresh seafood: www.chartroom.cc). California Welcome Center Santa Rosa, hikers, and fly fishermen. Don’t miss a stop at McArthur- more info, visit www.visitcalifornia.com/deals. 9 Fourth Street, (800) 404-7673 Burney Falls Memorial State Park, home to 129-foot Travel Information: North of Garberville is Phillipsville, where you can California Welcome Center Arcata, Burney Falls (info: 530-335-2777). Bring a jacket; the area The California Welcome Center Anderson, access the vast Humbolt Redwoods State Park. More 1635 Heindon Road, (707) 822-3619 around the falls can be chilly. 1699 Highway 273 at the Shasta Outlets, (530) 365-1180

w w w . v i s i tc a l i f o r n i a . c o m w w w . v i s i tc a l i f o r n i a . c o m Columbia State Just south of Auburn, in 1848, James W. Marshall dis- history. Around town, visit the Old Stone Jail (circ. 1858), Historic Park covered gold in the South Fork of the American River. High Sierra Tour the County Courthouse (California’s oldest seat of jus- Marshall Gold Discovery State Historic Park pre- An outdoor paradise, the High Sierra is not to be tice), and St. Joseph’s Catholic Church (circ. 1861). About serves this site (info: 530-622-3470). Kids love panning for missed. The writings of John Muir and Mark Twain 40 miles northeast of Mariposa via Hwy 140 (open year- gold here on the banks of the river! and the photography of Ansel Adams spring to life round) is Yosemite National Park. Don’t miss the bus- here! Give yourself time to truly enjoy this escape. tling Yosemite Village, with its surrounding dramatic rock Before continuing south, make an excursion west to cliffs and domes. Stop by the Ansel Adams Gallery in the Sacramento, the largest city in Gold Country and the THE FACTS Start your journey in Tahoe Village Mall for an up-close look at the brilliant photogra- state capitol. Don’t miss Old Sacramento Historic Area Start Location City on the western shore pher’s work (209-372-4413). Or, take the full-day Yosemite (“Old Sac” to the locals), a 28-acre site along the Sacra- Tahoe City of the crystal blue mountain- Grand Tour to sample some of the natural wonders of the mento River that includes 100+ buildings, which have been rimmed lake. Across from the park, including Mariposa Grove, Valley Floor, and Glacier Distance restored to their 1850s facades. Take a weekend steam train 525 Miles Tahoe City Community Cen- Point (www.yosemitepark.com). excursion, a 40-minute ride that runs along the river (www. ter on the west end of town, oldsacramento.com). Suggested Duration access the Tahoe Rim Trail, a Retrace your steps back east and north toward Tahoe and 7-10 Days one-of-a-kind multi-use path pick up US-395. Head south and make a stop at Mammoth Further south on Hwy 49 is Jackson, where you can visit that encircles the lake. Often Lakes. In winter this is a prime skiing and snowboarding actual gold mines, including the Kennedy Gold Mine, which challenging, the trail’s payoff is destination, but in summer it transforms to a Mecca for produced more than $30 million worth of the precious metal panoramic vistas of Truckee River Canyon and Lake Tahoe hiking (don’t miss the Lakes Basin and Devils Postpile!) before closing in 1942 (www.kennedygoldmine.com). (www.tahoerimtrail.org). Stock up on energy bars and mountain biking, fishing, and pure mountain relaxation. At gear at Alpenglow Sports on North Lake Boulevard (www. Mammoth Mountain, hop aboard the Panorama Gondola, Continue on Hwy 49 to Angels Camp, Sonora, and alpenglowsports.com). The Chamber office and year- whisking you up to 11,053 feet for a 360-degree view of Jamestown in heart of Gold Country. Walking around round Visitor Information Center (530-581-6900, www. the Eastern Sierra. Or check out the Bike Park, with 90 these towns is like journeying back in time. Angels Camp GoTahoeNorth.com) is located at 380 North Lake Boule- miles of dirt trails for every ability (rentals available at Gold Country Tour is famous for being the setting of Mark Twain’s short story, vard, in the historic Tahoe City Community Center (next to the resort; www.mammothmountain.com). Afterward, go This excursion is ideal for vacationers with a long “The Celebrated Jumping Frog of Calaveras County.” The the Fire Station) in downtown Tahoe City. shopping or grab a bite in the Village. weekend to explore. You’ll see the best of Gold literary heartbeat still beats strong here. Near Angels Country’s mines, historic towns, and museums. Camp, don’t miss Moaning Cavern, east of town on Hwy Mark Twain called Lake Tahoe “the fairest picture the Finally, continue south on US-395 through Bishop to the 4. The vertical chamber of this limestone cave is so tall whole earth affords.” One of the best ways to experience small town of Lone Pine, the gateway to Mt. Whitney THE FACTS Begin this tour in Grass Valley, it could house the Statue of Liberty inside! An hour-long this alpine beauty is by taking a sailing cruise. In South (14,494 ft.), the tallest peak in the Lower 48. Hiking the sky- Start Location northeast of Sacramento on sce- walking tour lets you see it up close. (If you’re more adven- Lake Tahoe (Hwy 89 south from Tahoe City), Woodwind scraping peak is not for the faint of heart, but if you do, fuel Grass Valley nic Hwy 49. Tucked in the Sierra turous, you can also rappel down the cave). Not far from Cruises offers a unique wine-tasting cruise, complete with up with a hearty breakfast at Mt. Whitney Restaurant on Foothills, this Gold Rush town here, Columbia State Historic Park is three miles north appetizer pairings (www.sailwoodwind.com). For a bird’s Main Street (760-876-5751). The walls of the restaurant Distance is known for its art and theater of Sonora, off Hwy 49. This park allows visitors to travel eye view of the lake, head up to Heavenly Ski Resort and are lined with photos of celebrities who dined here. 175 Miles culture. Stop by the Center for back in time to the 1850s Gold Rush with historical reenact- ride the gondola (look behind you as you ascend!). Suggested Duration the Arts’ Main Gallery on Main ments (info: 209-588-9128). T h e I n s i d e S c o o p 2-3 Days Street, where local and national After all that activity, you deserve to relax. Make your way A true hidden gem, Taqueria Las Palmas in Bishop artists exhibit on a rotating T h e I n s i d e S c o o p south via US-50/Hwy 89 to Markleeville. Four miles west serves up some of the best authentic Mexican in basis and you can watch music, Just outside of Jackson in Sutter Creek, stop for of town at the end of Hot Springs Road, you’ll findGrover the region. Sample their homemade tamales and dance, and theatrical performances (www.thecenterfor a bite at Susan’s Place Wine Bar & Eatery. Here Hot Springs State Park (info: 530-694-2248). Take your mouthwatering burritos (136 E Line St.; 760-873- thearts.org). For a snack afterward, head over to the Foot- you can taste several local wines side-by-side and bathing suit! Afterward, head back into town and dine at 4337). Afterward, stop by the neighboring Mountain hill Mercantile on Mill Street, a 1800s-era general store enjoy a diverse cheese menu, plus salads, and Wolf Creek Restaurant. The staff is very friendly and tacos Light photo gallery (www.mountainlight.com). that sells rich fudge, buttery popcorn, and other treats. sandwiches. (209) 267-0945; www.susansplace.com are a local favorite! (www.wolfcreek-restaurant.com). Hats, Bags, & Eats High Sierra Packages: Next, drive south on Hwy 49 to Auburn, one of California’s Hats, Bags, & Eats Gold Country Package: Next, make an excursion west via Hwy 89 and Hwy 4 to Yosemite Mountain Sugar Pine Railroad, Mam- earliest mining towns. Much of downtown looks similar to Mariposa Museum, State Railroad Museum, Winer- Arnold, home of Calaveras Big Trees State Park. This moth Ski Museum, and more! For discounted packages and more info, visit www.visitcalifornia. the Gold Rush days. Take some time walking around, visit- ies, Western Railroad Museum, and more! For giant sequoia grove includes the “Discovery Tree,” the first discounted packages and more info, visit www. com/deals. ing the Placer County Courthouse, the old Grammar School Sierra redwood noted by Augustus T. Dowd in 1852 (info: visitcalifornia.com/deals. (now City Hall business offices), clock tower, and more. 209-795-2334). Travel Information: Outdoors lovers won’t want to miss the Auburn State Travel Information: The California Welcome Center Merced, Recreation Area, where you can whitewater raft on the The California Welcome Center Auburn, From Arnold, head south to Mariposa, located along Hwy 710 West 16th St., Ste A, (209) 384-2791; also stop by American River (info: 530-885-4527). 13411 Lincoln Way, (530) 887-2111 49. A classic Western town, Mariposa is known for its rich the Mammoth Lakes Welcome Center on Hwy 203.

w w w . v i s i tc a l i f o r n i a . c o m w w w . v i s i tc a l i f o r n i a . c o m California State Parks Off Road Adventure! Pass & Fee Info For more than 35 years, California State Parks has managed off-highway recreation in Califor- A full list of California State Parks camping nia through its Off-Highway Motor Vehicle Rec- and day use fees can be found online at reation (OHMVR) Division. Activities include: www.parks.ca.gov. the operation of dirt bikes, all-terrain vehicles Day Use: Many parks charge a daily parking fee. (ATVs), snowmobiles, SUVs, and dune buggies. A State Vehicular Recreational Areas (SVRA) Camping: Reservation information is available at pass is available ($50). For more info, visit www.parks.ca.gov or (800) 444-PARK (7275). www.ohv.parks.ca.gov or (916) 324-4442. Historic Sites and Museums: Tour and entry fees vary from park to park. Northern California State SNO-Parks: Daily fees apply; seasonal passes Parks Contacts available. Contact (916) 324-4442 or www.ohv. parks.ca.gov. A complete list of state park descriptions and contact numbers can be found at Boating: Launch and overnight mooring fees www.parks.ca.gov vary from park to park. Admiral William Standley SRA (707) 247-3318 Lake Oroville SRA (530) 538-2219 Ahjumawi Lava Springs SP (530) 335-2777 Lake Valley SRA (530) 577-0802 Anderson Marsh SHP (707) 994-0688 Leland Stanford Mansion SHP (916) 324-0575 Annual Passes: The Annual Day Use Parking Andrew Molera SP (831) 667-2315 Little River SB (707) 677-3132 Angel Island SP (415) 435-1915 MacKerricher SP (707) 937-5804 Pass ($125) provides access to most state-oper- Annadel SP (707) 938-1519 Mailliard Redwoods SR (707) 937-5804 Año Nuevo SP & SR (650) 879-2025 Malakoff Diggins SHP (530) 265-2740 ated parks that charge parking fees. The Golden Armstrong Redwoods SR (707) 865-2391 Manchester SP (707) 937-5804 Poppy Annual Day Use Parking Pass ($90) pro- Asilomar SB & Conf. Grnds.® (831) 646-6440 Marconi Conference Center SHP (415) 663-9020 Auburn SRA (530) 885-4527 Marina SB (831) 384-7695 vides access to many state-operated parks and Austin Creek SRA (707) 865-2391 Marshall Gold Discovery SHP (530) 622-3470 Azalea SR (707) 677-3132 McArthur-Burney Falls Memorial SP all reservoirs. Bale Grist Mill SHP (707) 942-4575 (530) 335-2777 Bean Hollow SB (650) 726-8819 McConnell SRA (209) 394-7755 Benbow Lake SRA (707) 247-3318 Mendocino Headlands SP (707) 937-5804 An annual boat use pass ($75) may be purchased Benicia Capitol SHP (707) 745-3385 Mendocino Woodlands SP (707) 937-5755 Benicia SRA (707) 648-1911 Millerton Lake SRA (559) 822-2332 for each vessel. Bethany Reservoir SRA (209) 599-3810 Mono Lake Tufa SR (760) 647-6331 Bidwell Mansion SHP (530) 895-6144 Montara SB (650) 726-8819 Bidwell-Sacramento River SP (530) 342-5185 Monterey SB (831) 649-7118 Please call (866) 41-PARKS (866-417-2757) or Big Basin Redwoods SP (831) 338-8860 Monterey SHP (831) 649-7118 Bodie SHP (760) 647-6445 Montgomery Woods SR (707) 937-5804 purchase at www.store.parks.ca.gov. Passes Bothe-Napa Valley SP (707) 942-4575 Moss Landing SB (831) 649-7118 Brannan Island SRA (916) 777-6671 Mount Diablo SP (925) 837-2525 can also be purchased at most State Park District Burton Creek SP (530) 525-3345 Mount Tamalpais SP (415) 388-2070 Butano SP (650) 879-2040 Natural Bridges SB (831) 423-4609 and Sector offices, and at many park offices. For a Calaveras Big Trees SP (209) 795-2334 Navarro River Redwoods SP (707) 937-5804 California State Capitol Museum (916) 324-0333 New Brighton SB (831) 464-6330 list of District offices, visit www.parks.ca.gov California State Indian Museum SHP Old Sacramento SHP (916) 445-6645 (916) 324-0971 Olompali SHP (415) 892-3383 California State Mining & Mineral Pacheco SP (209) 826-6283 Discount Passes: For eligibility requirements, Museum (209) 742-7625 Patrick’s Point SP (707) 677-3570 California State Railroad Museum Pelican SB (707) 464-6101 ext. 5151 applications, terms and fees, call (800) 777-0369, (916) 445-6645 or (916) 323-9280 Pescadero SB (650) 726-8819 Candlestick Point SRA (415) 671-0145 Petaluma Adobe SHP (707) 762-4871 ext.3 or visit www.parks.ca.gov; select (Reserva- Carmel River SB (831) 624-4909 Pfeiffer Big Sur SP (831) 667-2315 tions and Fees.) Carnegie SVRA (925) 447-9027 Pigeon Point Light Station SHP (650) 879-2120 Caspar Headlands SB & SR (707) 937-5804 Plumas-Eureka SP (530) 836-2380 Castle Crags SP (530) 235-2684 Point Lobos SR (831) 624-4909 Castle Rock SP (408) 867-2952 Point Montara Light Station (650) 728-7177 Caswell Memorial SP (209) 599-3810 Point Sur SHP (831) 625-4419 China Camp SP (415) 456-0766 Pomponio SB (650) 726-8819 Clay Pit SVRA (530) 538-2200 Portola Redwoods SP (650) 948-9098 Your Opinion May Score You Clear Lake SP (707) 279-2267 Prairie City SVRA (916) 985-7378 Columbia SHP (209) 588-9128 Prairie Creek Redwoods SP Colusa-Sacramento River SRA (530) 342-5185 (707) 464-6101 ext. 5301 A Free Canon Digital SLR Camera! D.L. Bliss SP (530) 525-9530 Railtown 1897 SHP (209) 984-3953 Del Norte Coast Redwoods SP Richardson Grove SP (707) 247-3318 (707) 464-6101 ext. 5120 Robert Louis Stevenson SP (707) 942-4575 Delta Meadows (916) 777-7701 Russian Gulch SP (707) 937-5804 As a state park visitor, your feedback is crucial. Donner Memorial SP (530) 582-7892 Salinas River SB (831) 649-7118 Emerald Bay SP (530) 541-3030 Salt Point SP (707) 847-3221 Go online to Empire Mine SHP (530) 273-8522 Samuel P. Taylor SP (415) 488-9897 Folsom Lake SRA (916) 988-0205 San Gregorio SB (650) 726-8819 Folsom Powerhouse SHP (916) 988-0205 San Juan Bautista SHP (831) 623-4881 www.parkvisitor.com The Forest of Nisene Marks SP San Luis Reservoir SRA (209) 826-1197 (831) 763-7062 or (831) 763-7063 Santa Cruz Mission SHP (831) 425-5849 to tell us what you think of your Park Visitor Fort Humboldt SHP (707) 445-6567 Schooner Gulch SB (707) 937-5804 Fort Ross SHP (707) 847-3286 Seacliff SB (831) 685-6500 Welcome Kit. 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