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The mission of California State Parks
is to provide for the health, inspiration and education of the people
of California by helping to preserve the state's extraordinary biological
diversity, protecting its most valued natural and cultural resources,
and creating opportunities for high-quality outdoor recreation.
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| Halfway between San Francisco and Los Angeles along the central California coastline is a meeting of land and sea that is an integral part of the California State Parks system. Beaches, waterfalls, natural and cultural preserves are all part of the Central Coast State Parks. In this breathtaking region, redwoods march down to the sea, wildlife thrives along the rugged coastline, and sand dunes protect endangered plants and animals as part of this natural treasure. |
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New Hearst Property Aquisition - California State Parks has acquired additional property for Hearst San Simeon State Park. |
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Cayucos
State Beach - Known for its beautiful sandy shoreline, pier
fishing, surfing, and swimming, this quaint little town has
something for everyone. |
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Estero
Bluffs State Park - This park has a variety of natural resources that include
inter-tidal areas, native grasslands, wetlands, low bluffs and coastal
terraces with 3-miles of beach along Villa Creek. |
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Limekiln
State Park - Features breathtaking views of the Big Sur Coast,
the beauty of the redwoods, hiking trails, camping and historic limekilns.
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Los
Osos Oaks State Natural Reserve - This State Natural Reserve was created
to protect stands of 700-year-old oaks with the help of the Small
Wilderness Area Preservation (SWAP) Foundation. |
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Montaña
de Oro State Park - This is one of California's largest state
parks with 8000-acres of hiking, biking, equestrian trails, seven
miles of coastline, cliffs, tidepools and camping. |
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Morro
Bay State Park -One of the most famous landmarks, Morro Rock is
home to peregrine falcons. The park has a marina for boating, kayaking
and fishing. The bird estuary is next to this 135-site campground.
Also enjoy bird watching, hiking and golfing.
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Morro Bay State Park Museum of Natural
History - Features hands-on exhibits, interactive displays, lectures,
guided walks and school tours to educate locals and visitors about
the ecology of the Morro Bay estuary. |
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Morro Bay State Park Golf Course
- A treasure for all skill levels, Morro Bay State Park Golf Course
is a favorite among visitors and locals because of the magnificent
views of Black Hills and the Morro Bay Estuary. |
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Pismo
State Beach - There are two campgrounds, Oceano and North Beach
campground in this 1000-acre park. Also famous for the Monarch Butterfly
Grove and Pismo Dunes. |
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Oceano
Dunes SVRA - Formerly known as Pismo Dunes, this park includes
1,500-acres of open sand dunes for off-road-vehicles is among the
most popular and unique of California State Parks. |
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Hearst San
Simeon State Park - Its location along scenic Highway One, just
a few miles from Hearst Castle, access to the beaches, tidepools,
trails, and rocky coastline. Day-use areas include Leffingwell Landing,
Santa Rosa Creek, San Simeon Nature Preserve and Washburn. |
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W.R.
Hearst Memorial Beach - This day-use park offers 24 picnic
sites, barbeque grills and easy beach access. Recreational activies
include swimming, kayaking, pier-fishing and a visit to the Coastal Discovery Center. |
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