With 280 State Parks across California, state parks offer a diverse array of in-person field trip opportunities for your students
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California State Park Adventure Pass
Fourth Grade Teachers! Encourage your students and their families to sign up for the California State Park Adventure Pass, which grants fourth grade students attending public schools and their families free entry to 54 amazing state parks throughout the state!
Virtual Field Trips
Book FREE, live, interactive virtual field trips for your classroom through the PORTS (Parks Online Resources for Teachers and Students®) Program.
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“Eureka Experience” at Marshall Gold Discovery State Historic Park
Learn about interpretive programs offered at Marshall Gold Discovery State Historic Park
Baldwin Hills Scenic Overlook In-Person Field Trip
Students will explore Baldwin Hills Scenic Overlook from 420 feet above sea level, experiencing breathtaking views of the Los Angeles skyline, surrounding mountains, and the...
Book Virtual Field Trips for Seacliff State Beach
Book an appointment at Seacliff State Beach
Bring Your Class to a Park
With 280 State Parks across California, state parks offer a diverse array of in-person field trip opportunities for your students
California History and Nature on the Homestead
A small park that memorializes important California figure William Brown Ide and his contribution to the state’s history!
Capital District School and Group Tour Reservations
Learn about and make a reservation for a school or group tour at the Sate Capitol
Carpinteria State Beach In-Person School Programs
Carpinteria State Beach in-person field trips and classroom programs are offered from September to May for grades K – 5. We offer programs on Mondays,...
Central Coast State Parks Association – School Groups
School programs and tours are offered free of charge and are led by our highly trained, knowledgeable, and fun State Park Interpreters and volunteers.
Day Trips for Schools at Mendocino Woodlands State Park
Discover the wild lands and rivers of the North Coast. Our naturalist/guides will help you custom build a trip, perfect for your group or organization.
Docent-Led School Programs at Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve
The maximum allowable group size will be 70 students. We will also require that teachers recruit and authorize enough chaperones to allow for a docent-to-student...
Education & Tour Information for Bolsa Chica State Beach
Learn about educational opportunities and tours at Bolsa Chica SB
Education Programs at Point Cabrillo Light Station State Historic Park
The award-winning education program at Point Cabrillo has been refined over the past 20 years. Each spring our dynamic and experienced instructors bring local school...
Educational Opportunities at the Tijuana River National Estuarine Research Reserve
The Tijuana River National Estuarine Research Reserve has exciting, hands-on education programs for students as well as tours, informative lectures and other outreach opportunities for...
Educational Programs at Petaluma Adobe State Historic Park
View educational programs offered at Petaluma Adobe State Historic Park
Educational Programs at Sutter’s Fort State Historic Park
Learn about educational programs offered at Sutter’s Fort State Historic Park
Elephant Seal School Group Program at Hearst San Simeon State Park
California State Parks invites students of all ages to discover the fascinating world of elephant seals! Each year, thousands of students are welcomed to explore...
Environmental Studies Program at Petaluma Adobe State Historic Park
Learn about the Environmental Living Program at Petaluma Adobe State Historic Park
Field Trip Guide | Anza-Borrego Desert State Park
Seeking the perfect itinerary for your class trip to Anza-Borrego Desert State Park? Look no further.
Field Trip Information for Big Basin Redwoods State Park
Find information about bringing your class to Big Basin Redwoods State Park.
Field Trip Information for Crystal Cove State Park
Crystal Cove State Park is a busy place and a desirable spot for a field trip. We offer guided field trips on a variety of...
Field Trip Information for Malibu Lagoon State Beach
Learn about educational and interpretive programs at Malibu Lagoon State Beach
Field Trip Information for Pacheco State Park
See events information for Pacheco State Park
Field Trip Information for Point Lobos State Natural Reserve
Learn about field trips to Point Lobos State Natural Reserve
Field Trip Information for Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park
Learn about school recources offered at Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park
Field Trip Information for Shasta State Historic Park
View information about field trips to Shasta State Historic Park
Field Trip Information for the Forest of Nisene Marks
Come listen to the language of the forest while walking among giant coast redwood trees in The Forest of Nisene Marks. Discover what makes redwood...
Field Trips & Teachers’ Resources – California State Railroad Museum
View information about field trips and teachers resources for the California State Railroad Museum
Field Trips at Castle Rock State Park
Learn about field trips and programs offered at Castle Rock State Park
Field Trips at Malakoff Diggins State Historic Park
View information about school programs offered at Malakoff Diggins State Historic Park
Field Trips at McArthur-Burney Falls Memorial State Park
Learn about how to schedule a docent-led or self-guided field trip to McArthur-Burney Falls Memorial State Park!
Fort Ross Conservancy Educational Opportunity Application
Learn about shorter educational opportunities at Fort Ross State Historic Park
Free Hikes and Programs at Auburn State Recreation Area
Learn about hikes and programs offerred at the Auburn SRA
Guided Field Trip to Antelope Valley California Poppy Reserve
Come with State Parks Interpretive staff on a guided hike of the Mojave desert, the place the California Poppy calls home. Observe the surprising evolutionary...
Guided Tours at Asilomar State Beach
Schedule a tour at Asilomar State Beach
In Person Field Trip to Hendy Woods State Park
Hendy Woods State Park’s educational program offers guided redwood ecology hikes, nature journaling and bird watching expeditions as student activities
In-Person Field Trip at Chino Hills State Park
Explore in-person school field trips to Chino Hills State Park!
In-Person Field Trip to California Citrus State Historic Park
Explore in-person field trip options at offered at California Citrus State Historic Park!
In-Person Field Trips at Pismo State Beach
Book in-person field trips for Pismo State Beach
In-Person Field Trips to Angel Island Immigration Station
Explore guided or self-guided field trip options for the Immigration Station at Angel Island State Park
In-Person Field Trips to MacKerricher State Park
Guided educational activities offer a chance for students to explore colorful tide pools, view lively harbor seal rookeries, admire the history and shine of Glass...
In-Person Field Trips to Mt. San Jacinto State Park
Transport your students to the high-altitudes of Mt. San Jacinto State Park and Wilderness via the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway, the world’s longest and steepest...
In-Person Field Trips to Richardson Grove State Park
Explore guided or self-guided field trip options for Richardson Grove State Park
Interpretive Activities at Baldwin Hills Scenic Overlook (Kenneth Hahn State Recreational Area)
Learn about interpretive activities at Baldwin Hills Parklands
Interpretive Programs and Events at Donner Memorial State Park
Learn about interpretive programs at Donner Memorial State Park
K-12 Education Programs at Carnegie State Vehicular Recreation Area
Learn about educational programs offered at Carnegie SVRA
K-12 Education Programs at Hollister Hills State Vehicular Recreation Area
Learn about educational programs at Hollister Hills State Vehicular Recreation Area
K-12 School Programs at Millerton Lake State Recreation Area
Students will have the opportunity to take a ride aboard our tour-style pontoon boat and set out in search of birds and see the park...
K-12 School Tours at Calaveras Big Trees State Park
Book a tour at the North Grove Trail in Calaveras Big Trees SP
Leo Carrillo State Park Field Trips
Learn about field trips to Leo Carillo State Park
Leo Carrillo State Parks In-Person Field Trip!
Explore in-person field trips options for Leo Carrillo State Park!