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California State Parks Week 2026

From the redwood forests on the north coast to the sunny beaches in Southern California, 280 park units preserve and protect the best of California’s natural and cultural history, from natural features and ecosystems to historic structures and cultural resources. This year’s tagline is: This is where you live.

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Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month

California State Parks invite you to celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. Through virtual and in-person events, State Parks will be celebrating Asian American and Pacific Islander history and culture in California. Together, we honor the leadership, innovation and enduring contributions of AAPI communities whose energy and determination continue to shape a more...
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    A photograph of a the Weaverville Joss house. A red wooden bridge with railings curves through the foreground, surrounded by green grass and tall trees. Decorative floral graphics overlay the bottom-right corner, framing a purple box with the text “Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month.” The floral designs include gold line art flowers and pastel-colored blossoms

    Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month

    California State Parks invite you to celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. Through virtual and in-person events, State Parks will be celebrating Asian American and Pacific Islander history and culture in California. Together, we honor the leadership, innovation and enduring contributions of AAPI communities whose energy and determination…

    People flying kites in an open grassy field under a partly cloudy sky at Candlestick Point State Recreation Area during a community Kite Day event. Groups of children and adults are scattered across the area, with colorful kites visible in the sky above. Orange cones and trees border the field.

    Candlestick Point State Recreation Area Events

    From Candlestick Point State Recreation Area, visitors can enjoy panoramic views of the San Francisco Bay, the East Bay Hills, and San Bruno Mountain all while relaxing in the peaceful scenery of the park itself.

    Photo of a large telescope, "Challenger" at the Fremont Peak Observatory in Fremont Peak State Park

    Fremont Peak Observatory – Public Programs

    The Observatory is open to the public for scheduled viewing and educational programs. When the summer advection fog rolls in from Monterey Bay and covers the lights of Hollister and Gilroy, the skies above Fremont Peak are as dark and star-filled as any place to be found within 100 miles…

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