Guadalupe-Nipomo Dunes National Wildlife Refuge includes about 2,553 acres (10.33 km2) of protected land in southern San Luis Obispo County and northern Santa Barbara County on California’s Central Coast. The Guadalupe-Nipomo Dunes Complex, including the Guadalupe-Nipomo Dunes National Wildlife Refuge, is located on the central …

Farallon National Wildlife Refuge is a cluster of islands situated 42 kilometres (26 miles) west of San Francisco. It is home to 30 per cent of the sea birds that nest in California and has the biggest seabird breeding colony south of Alaska. Thirteen species, …

Fremont Ford State Park is one of America’s most visited state parks, attracting millions of recreational visitors each year. Its worldwide appreciation can be attributed, in part, to the magnificent natural beauty of the area, the extensive cultural heritage that has been preserved there, and …

Estero Bluffs State Park, located north of Morro Bay, offers an unspoiled and undeveloped stretch of coastline. You will come across coastal grasslands, native scrubs, salt grass, sagebrush, and brilliant seasonal wildflowers as you travel along the trail. Keep an eye out for migrating gray …

Emerald Bay State Park is known for its natural beauty, geology, and history. A National Natural Landmark, it features breathtaking vistas of the surrounding mountains and granite that glaciers have sculpted. Both Vikingsholm, a wonderful mansion designed in the manner of the Nordic countries, and …

Donner Memorial State Park offers a variety of activities, including camping, picnicking, boating, fishing, hiking, and winter sports like skiing and snowshoeing in the Sierra Nevada. The park is home to the Emigrant Trail Museum and Pioneer Monument, which honour the pioneers and the Donner …