Parks near Central Coast
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Bishop Peak Trail
San Luis Obispo
Discover Bishop Peak, the tallest of the Nine Sisters, a stunning chain of volcanic Morros that grace the landscape of…
Laguna Lake Trails
San Luis Obispo
Laguna Lake Park lies south of Cerro San Luis. This 375-acre park includes a 25-acre lake and several hiking trails.…
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Aldridge Lane Park
Corralitos
Aldridge Lane Park is a 3 acre park with a small horse arena that the public can use on a…
Andrew Molera State Park
Big Sur
In the spectacular Big Sur area of Monterey County on the Central Coast, Andrew Molera State Park offers a serene…
Anna Jean Cummings Park
Santa Cruz
Located in Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz County, on the Central Coast, Anna Jean Cummings Park is a vibrant community park…
Antonelli Pond
Santa Cruz
Please note: Natural Bridges State Beach, which is also located on Delaware Ave., (on the opposite side of the street…
Aptos Polo Grounds Dog Park
Aptos
Aptos Polo Grounds Dog Park, located in Aptos near the soccer fields and a big meadow in Santa Cruz County…
Aptos Village Park
Aptos
Aptos Village Park, a 10.3-acre green space in Aptos, Santa Cruz County, along the California Coast, offers a delightful retreat…
Arroyo Burro Trail
Santa Barbara
This hike is a challenge. It’s one of the rare front country hikes that has uphill both on the way…
Asilomar Natural Dunes Natural Preserve
Pacific Grove
Asilomar Dunes Natural Preserve in Pacific Grove, Monterey County, California, offers a serene escape for both two-legged and four-legged visitors.…
Ben Lomond Park
Ben Lomond
Ben Lomond Park, a 1-acre historic neighborhood park in Ben Lomond, Santa Cruz County, California Coast, offers a charming retreat…
Big Basin Redwoods State Park Campgrounds
Boulder Creek
Big Basin Redwoods State Park Campgrounds in Boulder Creek, Santa Cruz County, along the California Coast, offer a serene camping…
Black Hill Trail
Morro Bay
The hike to Black Hill summit is 3 miles round trip with 600-foot elevation gain. Black Hill is the second…
Byrne-Milliron Forest
Santa Cruz
The Land Trust owns and manages this property as a working forest, and takes pride in making it available to…
Cachagua Community Park
Carmel Valley
Cachagua Community Park is a 14-acre park located in the Cachagua area of Carmel Valley in Monterey County. A tiny…
Cambria Dog Park
Cambria
The Cambria Dog Park, located in San Luis Obispo County on the Central Coast, offers a refreshing rural setting for…
Carmel Walks
Carmel By The Sea
Carmel Walks invites visitors to uncover the enchanting allure of Carmel By The Sea on a captivating two-hour guided stroll.…
Cave Landing Trail
Shell Beach
Shell Beach, located in San Luis Obispo County on the Central Coast, offers a picturesque setting for outdoor enthusiasts and…
Cerro San Luis Trailhead
San Luis Obispo
Located in San Luis Obispo, San Luis Obispo County, on the Central Coast, the Cerro San Luis Trailhead offers a…
Chanticleer Dog Park
Santa Cruz
In the vibrant city of Santa Cruz on the Central Coast of California, Chanticleer Dog Park is a haven for…
Chestnut Park – Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz
In Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz County, visitors can explore the serene Chestnut Park. Situated in a quiet cul-de-sac, this park…
City Park
Morro Bay
Located in the charming coastal town of Morro Bay, City Park is a hidden gem that offers a perfect blend…
Coleman Park
Morro Bay
Coleman Park, located in Morro Bay, San Luis Obispo County, on the Central Coast, offers a serene retreat for both…
Cougar Trail
Arroyo Grande
Cougar Trail is a 3.4 mile, easy to moderate out and back trail located near the entry to Lopez Lake…
DeLaveaga Park
Santa Cruz
DeLaveaga Park in Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz County, on the Central Coast, is a haven for outdoor enthusiasts and their…
Depot Park
Santa Cruz
Depot Park in Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz County, on the Central Coast, is a vibrant recreational hub offering a range…
Derby Park
Santa Cruz
Derby Park, located in Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz County, on the Central Coast, is a historic gem among the city’s…
Dinosaur Caves Park
Pismo Beach
Dinosaur Caves Park, located in Pismo Beach, San Luis Obispo County, on the Central Coast, is an expansive 11-acre oceanfront…
El Chorro Dog Park
San Luis Obispo
El Chorro Dog Park, located within the scenic El Chorro Regional Park in San Luis Obispo, offers a welcoming space…
El Estero Park
Monterey
El Estero Park Complex, a 45-acre City-wide multi-use recreation area in the heart of Monterey at Del Monte/Camino Aguajito/Fremont/Camino El…
El Moro Elfin Forest
Los Osos
The El Moro Elfin Forest in Los Osos, adjacent to the Morro Bay estuary, is a 90-acre natural area belonging…
Elings Park
Santa Barbara
With a unique vision more than 40 years ago, the founders of Elings Park set out to create a recreational…