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Southern California State Parks
The state parks of Southern California run the gamut from wilderness parks (Anza-Borrego Desert) and mountain parks (Mount San Jacinto State Park) to high desert landscape parks (Antelope Valley Poppy Reserve) and coastal parks (Torrey Pines State Reserve). There are many other types of Southern California state parks available for your outdoor recreational enjoyment. Plus, you'll find that refuge from all the wilderness, mountains, and deserts is never too far away at a welcoming Days Inn hotel.
Antelope Valley Poppy Reserve
Antelope Valley California Poppy Reserve is transformed from a parched, high-desert landscape to fields of golden poppies and wildflowers by the spring rains. This 1,745-acre wildflower park is located on California's most poppy-fertile land. Enjoy a relaxing picnic after a moderate hike on seven miles of trails.
[ Back to Top ]Anza-Borrego Desert
Crisscrossed by miles of trails, this huge, 600,000-acre wilderness park is a dream for hikers and lovers of desert wildlife. Look for kit foxes, mule deer, chuckwallas, and roadrunners that inhabit these state lands.
[ Back to Top ]Cuyamaca Rancho State Park
This 25,000-acre park provides over 100 miles of hiking, horse and biking trails among its pine and oak forests. You'll be charmed by its mountain streams, and if you're in the mood for California history, stop by the gold mining museum.
[ Back to Top ]Indio Hills Palms
This 2,206-acre wildlife park contains fine palm groves, which deserve exploring. Beautiful oasis' (thanks to the San Andreas fault) and sand barren land for miles are humbling sights to savor.
[ Back to Top ]Malibu Creek State Park
Only 25 miles from Los Angeles, this 4,000-acre park offers bird-watching, hiking, fishing, and horseback riding. Malibu Creek is a peaceful place for a day or weekend escape.
[ Back to Top ]Mojave Desert State Parks/Mount San Jacinto State Park and Wilderness
Towering above Palm Springs, Mount San Jacinto State Park's granite peaks, sub-alpine forests, and fern-bordered meadows offer a unique opportunity to explore a high-country wilderness. The park's scenic wilderness areas are enjoyed by hikers, climbers, and backpackers. Hike to the summit of Mt. San Jacinto - at 10,804 feet - the second highest point in Southern California.
[ Back to Top ]Palomar Mountain State Park
Experience a classic California park, with excellent camping, hiking, and trout fishing. The coniferous forests of this highland park provide cool relief from the arid region below.
[ Back to Top ]Point Mugu State Park
With sandy beaches, two river canyons, five miles of shoreline, and over 70 miles of trails, this 15,000-acre park is a California delight for hikers, swimmers, body surfers, and surf fishers.
[ Back to Top ]Red Rock Canyon
Experience a cinematic landscape of sheer canyons, brilliantly colored red rock, and exuberant desert plant- and wildlife at this ultimate hiker's park. You'll see ancient petroglyphs hidden among the canyon folds.
[ Back to Top ]Topanga State Park
Located in Los Angeles - and bounded by Pacific Palisades, Topanga Canyon and Rustic Canyon - Topanga State Park covers more than 11,000 acres of the rugged Santa Monica Mountains and contains numerous geological formations and fault lines that bring out the explorer in you. This park is an excellent destination for hikers, mountain bikers, and equestrians.
[ Back to Top ]Torrey Pines State Reserve
Located in San Diego, this 2,000-acre state park is an unspoiled environment of stunning coastal overlooks, abundant plant life, and lush, scenic views. Enjoy eight miles of peaceful hiking and walking trails or guided nature walks on weekends. This reserve is home to the rarest pine tree, and the last salt marshes and waterfowl refuges in Southern California.
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