California State Parks - Come Out and Play! California is an unending adventure! So, naturally, California State Parks is your adventure source with an amazing 1.4 million acres of state parks, beaches, historic sites, and recreation areas. You'll find something extraordinary- maybe even find yourself. And when you do, remember that our parks need you as much as you need them. Join the California State Parks Foundation (http://www.calparks.org/) and help preserve California's great state parks today. Adventure Itineraries These are parks and adventure itineraries we are passionate about. We think you might be too! Northern California If learning is more of the adventure you are passionate about, explore Petaluma Adobe State Historic Park... Central Valley If you are an extreme water-lover, may we also suggest white water rafting at Auburn State Recreation Area... Central Coast If you love sand in your face, try riding a dune buggy at Oceano Dunes State Vehicle Recreation Area.... Southern California If wind, sand and sun are more your thing, may we suggest surfing, windsurfing or just experiencing Southern California's legendary state park beaches. Learn more about all these adventures... Volunteers: Making a Difference The California State Park System was founded by caring, concerned, and actively involved people - like you. There are many ways to get involved. Individuals or groups that are committed to protecting California's unique and magnificent environment can volunteer, join a local cooperating association, or join the California State Parks Foundation. Buy Cool Park Merchandise at the Estore Did you know that when you purchase a California State Park annual day-use pass or cool State Park merchandise, all proceeds directly support California's great state parks? Check out the cool park merchandise you can buy today. Need a Campsite? Check out the first-come first-served campsites (PDF file) that are available at some parks without advance reservations. To subscribe to our email list, click here. We respect your privacy. Read our privacy policy for more information.   In This Issue: Adventure Itineraries Volunteers: Making a Difference Buy Cool Park Merchandise Need a Campsite? Free Subscription to Sunset Magazine! Join the California State Parks Foundation, and receive a free one-year subscription to Sunset Magazine... Hidden Gems With hundreds of parks to visit and thousands of campgrounds to choose from, how do you know what will be right for you? Sign up for Parks Foundation email alerts and receive our Insiders Guide to our favorite state park campsites... About the Foundation The California State Parks Foundation is the only statewide organization dedicated to protecting our state parks. With our 40,000 members, we are the voice for State Parks --- Join us!