Rumsey, CA

Bidwell-Sacramento River State Park

State Park

292 acres. Open Access

Entrance: $0

Bothe-Napa Valley State Park

State Park

1,881 acres. Open Access

Entrance: $0

China Camp State Park

State Park

1,524 acres. Open Access

Entrance: $0

John Muir National Historic Site

National Historic Site

John Muir’s life was a tapestry of roles—fruit rancher, family man, writer—each interwoven with his deep love for nature. As one of America’s most influential naturalists, Muir was more than just an observer of the wilderness; he was its fiercest advocate. His passion for the land drove him to prote...

Entrance: $0

Activities: Guided Tours, Self-Guided Tours - Walking, Hiking, Junior Ranger Program, Wildlife Watching, Park Film, Museum Exhibits

Weather: The Mediterranean climate of Martinez features hot, dry summers with lower temperatures near 60º F and upper temperatures near 100º F. The heat gives way to cool, rainy winters with lows near 45º F an...

Mount Tamalpais State Park

State Park

6,420 acres. Open Access

Entrance: $0

Muir Woods National Monument

National Monument

Walk among old growth coast redwoods, cooling their roots in the fresh water of Redwood Creek and lifting their crowns to reach the sun and fog. Federally protected as a National Monument since 1908, this primeval forest is both refuge and laboratory, revealing our relationship with the living lands...

Entrance: $15

Activities: Food, Dining, Guided Tours, Hiking, Junior Ranger Program, Wildlife Watching, Birdwatching, Shopping, Bookstore and Park Store

Weather: The coast redwood forest is cool most times of the year with temperatures ranging from 40 - 70 F/ 4 - 21 C. Always come prepared with layers. From late October to early May, expect cool weather & ...

Point Reyes National Seashore

National Seashore

From its thunderous ocean breakers crashing against rocky headlands and expansive sand beaches to its open grasslands, brushy hillsides, and forested ridges, Point Reyes offers visitors over 1500 species of plants and animals to discover. Home to several cultures over thousands of years, the Seashor...

Entrance: $0

Activities: Biking, Camping, Backcountry Camping, Canoe or Kayak Camping, Fishing, Food, Picnicking, Guided Tours, Hiking, Horse Trekking, Horseback Riding, Paddling, Kayaking, Junior Ranger Program, Wildlife Wat...

Weather: The moderating influence of the Pacific Ocean creates a climate with no great extremes of heat or cold. Any season can bring interesting weather during your visit to Point Reyes National Seashore. Com...

Port Chicago Naval Magazine National Memorial

National Memorial

On July 17, 1944, a massive explosion jolted the San Francisco East Bay area, shattering windows and lighting up the night sky. At Port Chicago Naval Magazine, 320 men were killed instantly when two ships loading ammunition for Pacific troops exploded, resulting in the worst home front disaster of W...

Entrance: $0

Activities: Guided Tours, Park Film

Weather: The Port Chicago Naval Magazine National Memorial is on a base and sits on the waterfront. There is no shelter at the memorial, aside from the shuttle. It can be windy and cold during any season. Many...

Robert Louis Stevenson State Park

State Park

5,115 acres. Open Access

Entrance: $0

Rosie the Riveter WWII Home Front National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Celebrate and honor the contributions and sacrifices of American civilians on the WWII home front. Discover how diverse communities lived, worked, and interacted. Many faces, many stories, many truths, weave a rich tapestry of experiences from this era of opportunity and loss.

Entrance: $0

Activities: Guided Tours, Self-Guided Tours - Walking, Self-Guided Tours - Auto, Living History, Junior Ranger Program, Park Film, Museum Exhibits

Weather: Weather typical for San Francisco Bay Area. Can be cold and windy year round. Fog in the summer.

Samuel P. Taylor State Park

State Park

2,583 acres. Open Access

Entrance: $0

Sonoma Coast State Park

State Park

5,570 acres. Open Access

Entrance: $0

Sugarloaf Ridge State Park

State Park

3,533 acres. Open Access

Entrance: $0

Sutter Buttes State Park

State Park

1,769 acres. Closed

Entrance: $0

Tomales Bay State Park

State Park

2,468 acres. Open Access

Entrance: $0

Trione-Annadel State Park

State Park

4,913 acres. Open Access

Entrance: $0