Week of Events
Concrete Ship History Walk
Concrete Ship History Walk
Concrete Ship History Walk 1am - 12pm, Thursday, December 2; Fridays, December 10, 17, & January 1 Learn about Seacliff State Beppmmach’s fascinating history on this 1-mile, 1-hour stroll to the Aptos Creek Bridge and back. Get the lowdown on the Concrete Ship, the development of Aptos, “The Madman of Seacliff,” and much, much more. […]
Castro Adobe Open House
Castro Adobe Open House
Castro Adobe Open House Saturday, December 11, 10am - 3pm Enjoy a relaxing afternoon touring Rancho San Andres Castro Adobe State Historic Property in Watsonville CA. This 60 minute in-person tour will be led by State Park docents who will share the history of the Mexican Rancho period of California, the Juan Jose Castro family […]
Gray Whale Cove Trail Walk
Gray Whale Cove Trail Walk
Gray Whale Cove Trail Walk Saturdays, Nov. 13 & Dec. 11, 10am - 12pm Join State Park Docents for a two-hour hike along the scenic Gray Whale Cove Trail at State Parks’ McNee Ranch at Montara. Enjoy a moderate 2-mile hike overlooking the California coast. From the trail, you will be able to view the […]
Guided Coastal Walk
Guided Coastal Walk
Guided Coastal Walk Saturdays, 11am - 1:30pm, Dec 4 & 11 On this 2.5 mile family friendly, guided, coastal walk, we’ll explore the plants, animals, and geology of our coastal bluffs. Bring water, hat, closed toe shoes, layered clothing, and binoculars if available. Meet next to park map in Wilder Ranch main parking lot. Rain […]
Old-Growth Redwood Tours
Old-Growth Redwood Tours
Old-Growth Redwood Tours Saturdays, 12 - 1pm, December 4, 11, 18, 25 Are there different kinds of old-growth redwoods? How do coastal redwoods grow to become the tallest organisms on earth? Why are there so few old growth trees left? Learn the answer to these questions and more every Saturday when you take a walk […]
Historic Ranch Ground Tours
Historic Ranch Ground Tours
Historic Ranch Ground Tours Saturdays 1pm, Nov 13, Dec 11 & 18 Discover what life was like a century ago on this historic, innovative dairy ranch. This hour-long tour includes the 1896 water-powered machine shop, barns and other historic buildings. Vehicle day-use fee is $10. For more information, call (831) 426-0505. Spaces are limited and […]
Pescadero Marsh Guided Walk
Pescadero Marsh Guided Walk
Pescadero Marsh Guided Walk Saturdays 10am - 12pm, Nov. 7, Dec. 5 and 12 Join State Park Docents on an easy two-hour stroll on the mile-long Sequoia Audubon Trail through the Pescadero Marsh. Learn about the fascinating human history of the Marsh from the days of the Ohlone to the present. Discover the byways of […]