On behalf of our partners at California State Parks, here is the latest information on the response to to protect public health and the safety of our visitors, volunteers and staff during from coronavirus/COVID-19:
• Visitor centers — including ParkStores — and historic buildings are closed.
• All guided tours, programs and large events — including elephant seal walks at Año Nuevo State Park — are canceled until further notice.
• All campgrounds in the state park system are temporarily closed.
PARKS WILL REMAIN OPEN FOR ALL OTHER ACTIVITIES such as hiking, biking, surfing, birding and relaxing. Restrooms also remain open, and visitors are advised to take soap for handwashing and alcohol-based hand sanitizers when water is not available.
We recognize the importance of visiting state parks and beaches represents an opportunity to get outdoors and enjoy fresh air with family and friends and escape from our daily routines. Visitors are reminded to practice social distancing and maintain at least six feet between other visitors and anyone who is coughing or sneezing.
We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause your visits. We thank you for your patience, trust and continued support. We’d also like to thank our volunteers and staff for their commitment and dedication as public servants through these challenging circumstances. For the most up-to-date information, please visit parks.ca.gov.
List of affected local visitor centers (including ParkStores) and historic buildings:
- Año Nuevo SP – Visitor Center, Horse Barn & Guided Tours
- Big Basin Redwoods SP/Rancho Del Oso – Visitor Center & Ranger Station
- Big Basin Redwoods SP – Sempervirens Room
- Butano SP – Visitor Center
- Castro Adobe SHP – Adobe building
- Half Moon Bay SB – Visitor Center
- Henry Cowell Redwoods SP – Visitor Center
- Natural Bridges SB – Visitor Center
- New Brighton SB – Visitor Center
- Pigeon Point Light Station SHP – Fog Signal Building, Gift Store & Oil Bunker Building
- Portola Redwoods SP – Visitor Center
- Santa Cruz Mission SHP – Adobe & Visitor Center
- Seacliff SB – Visitor Center
- Wilder Ranch SP – Visitor Center & Meder House
