Top rated State parks in Santa Cruz County

Experience the best that Santa Cruz County has to offer with our curated list of top-rated places. Sorted by average review scores from venues boasting over 30 reviews, these establishments promise exceptional quality and experiences to elevate your visit in the city. This list contains 19 places from State park category.

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Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park
State park
Featuring a variety of forested areas, this park offers camping, fishing, hiking & picnic spots.
4.80 (6.8K reviews) (~6.61 km from centre)
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Big Basin Redwoods State Park
State park
California's oldest state park offers backpacking, mountain biking & other outdoor activities.
4.80 (4.8K reviews) (~26.48 km from centre)
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Castle Rock State Park
State park
Park offering 34 miles of hiking & horseback riding trails among redwoods & other regional trees.
4.80 (2.6K reviews) (~23.28 km from centre)
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AƱo Nuevo State Park
State park
State park with views of the shoreline showcases the unique geology of California's Central Coast.
4.80 (1.7K reviews) (~29.15 km from centre)
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The Forest of Nisene Marks State Park
State park
Hiking, biking & jogging trails on varied terrain rising from sea level to steep coastal mountains.
4.80 (1.3K reviews) (~8.91 km from centre)
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Soquel Demonstration State Forest
Nature preserve
Scenic forested park featuring redwoods, natural springs & a series of cycling trails.
4.80 (248 reviews) (~8.62 km from centre)
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Lighthouse Field State Beach
State park
Iconic spot with a lighthouse offers a variety of vistas & pathways for dog walking & strolling.
4.70 (3.5K reviews) (~11.28 km from centre)
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Sunset State Beach
Public beach
Beach surrounded by steep sand dunes offering picnic areas & campsites, plus bay & mountain views.
4.70 (2.6K reviews) (~22.96 km from centre)
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Wilder Ranch State Park
State park
Natural landscape with diverse activities including hiking trails, picnic areas & horseback riding.
4.70 (2.3K reviews) (~12.9 km from centre)
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Coast Dairies State Beaches
Nature preserve
A series of small beaches with bluffs & rock formations following a stretch of the Coastal Trail.
4.70 (1.2K reviews) (~16.38 km from centre)
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Portola Redwoods State Park
State park
Featuring 18 miles of trails & a 53-site campground, parkgoers can also find creeks & redwoods.
4.70 (633 reviews) (~29.78 km from centre)
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New Brighton State Park
State park
šŸ‘šŸ‘ A bit expensive but we did first come, first serve at 2pm for an entire week around Xmas. Had no issues. Great views, take the sunset trail to the train tracks and walk that straight to Capitola for coffee, games and food.
4.70 (111 reviews) (~9.13 km from centre)
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Hole In The Wall Beach
State park
šŸ‘šŸ‘ ** PSA: Do not sit right under or too close to the cliffs. The cliff face is constantly eroding and large boulders can come falling down at any time. (See pictures) Nice beach for family hang outs and fishing. Youā€™ll have to hike down a slightly steep and loose dirt path. Remember to pack in and pa...
4.70 (63 reviews) (~17.17 km from centre)
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Seacliff State Beach
Public beach
Versatile state beach offers a variety of outdoor activities such as camping & hiking.
4.60 (4.4K reviews) (~11.03 km from centre)
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New Brighton State Beach
State park
This strip of beach features pine & oak trees, bay views & a small campground on a bluff.
4.60 (2K reviews) (~9.32 km from centre)
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Palm Beach State Park
State park
šŸ‘šŸ‘ It is an awesome beach šŸ–ļøto bring your family and friends. We enjoyed our time here. The beach entrance is a bit steep so be prepared to hike on the sandy slope. They have basic amenities like restrooms and water supplies onsite. Their parking lot is of decent size and it was too hard to find a spot...
4.60 (372 reviews) (~25.39 km from centre)
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Castro Adobe State Historic Park
State park
šŸ‘šŸ‘ Incredible experience. It has to be known that the advances achieved during the pandemic accounts for the majority of the renovations completed since 2014. The restorations are breath taking. The tour guides took us back to 1850! I was in awe of the amount of authenticity to the building that was co...
4.60 (37 reviews) (~19.57 km from centre)
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Garden of Eden - Henry Cowell Redwood State Park
State park
Picturesque wilderness area featuring a riverside loop trail & a natural swimming hole.
4.50 (303 reviews) (~6.6 km from centre)
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Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park
State park
Patios, gardens & city views, plus a restored 19th century building with Mission exhibits & tours.
4.50 (107 reviews) (~8.72 km from centre)
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