There are over 280 state parks in the Golden State—from Anza-Borrego Desert State Park to Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park, these ...

Once a private cattle ranch, this underrated state park is Northern California's largest, and it's best in spring for a beautiful reason.

California's geographical diversity is by far its greatest asset. It's rare that in one state you can hit up the beach, hike mountains, explore dense forests and wander through the desert.