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California's State Parks
From ancient redwood groves to fiery red rock canyons — the protected wild places scattered all across California.
Red Rock Canyon State Park
Easy📏 Short walks & viewpoints🚗 About 1 hr 30 min from LA · Mojave Desert
An ancient canyon out in the Mojave Desert, about an hour and a half from LA. Towering red and orange rock formations, dramatic cliffs, and desert badlands that glow at sunrise and sunset — an otherworldly spot worth the drive.
Garrapata State Park
Easy📏 Bluff trails🚗 Hwy 1 · about 30 min from Monterey
A scenic stop on the way to Big Sur with plenty of roadside parking and nice trails running across the bluffs. One of the best sunset spots along Highway 1.