California State Parks
Activities
Friday, 20 June from 10:00 – 12:00. Location: Morro Strand State Beach, California 93442, USA. Join California State Park Volunteer Sharon for a guided beach walk to discover what gets washed up along the sandy shoreline and compare the fresh items with those deposited earlier during high tide. Find and identify items left behind by the tide. Learn about how to identify these fun and fascinating items, such as shells, barnacles, seaweeds and more! Explore their relationship to each other and the sandy beach environment. Meet at the tables next to the campground kiosk at Morro Strand State Beach, off Yerba Buena Street and Highway 1 in Morro Bay. Wear closed toed sturdy shoes and sun protection; dress in layers for the coast and bring plenty of water. All ages welcome for this easy-paced walk, which includes moderately strenuous terrain with walking through soft sand. 1 mile; 2 hours. More info here: https://centralcoastparks.org/calendar/
Saturday, 21 June from 1:00pm to 2:30pm. Location: William Randolph Hearst Memorial Beach, 750 Hearst Castle Rd, San Simeon, CA 93452, USA. Join CA State Park Interpreter Bre for a guided walk on W.R. Hearst Memorial Beach to dive into the history of shore whaling in San Simeon. We will embark on a gently paced stroll, while discussing the history of Captain Joseph Clark’s shore whaling station in San Simeon Cove. Meet at the bottom of the stairs at W.R. Hearst Memorial Beach. Wear comfortable shoes, sun protection, and layers for walking on the coast. Be prepared for a 1 mile walk over sand. All ages are welcome. More info here: https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=31276
Friday, 27 June from 09:00 – 10:30am. Location: Marina Peninsula Trail Head, Morro Bay, CA 93442, USA. Discover the joy of birding! Join CA State Park Interpreter Bre for a fun, beginner-friendly birding program in beautiful Morro Bay State Park. Together, we'll learn how to use binoculars and field guides (both of which will be provided) to spot and identify local birds along the 0.7 mile Marina Peninsula Loop Trail. Meet at the Marina Peninsula Trail Head at 9:00 am on Friday, June 27. Please bring comfortable shoes, water, and layers for this 1 hour and 30 minute program. See you there! More info here: https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=31276
Every Friday, from 1pm to 2pm from June - August. Location: William Randolph Hearst Memorial Beach, 750 Hearst Castle Rd, San Simeon, CA 93452, USA. Children ages 7-12 years old are invited to join State Park educators for a series of summer Junior Ranger Programs at William Randolph Hearst Memorial Beach! Lessons will highlight local wildlife and often include a fun craft. Drop in anytime between 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm to participate in this FREE activity. Parents must be in attendance with all children (no drop-offs, please).
Fridays from 4:00pm - 4:30pm from June - August. Location: Morro Bay State Park Campground Day Use Area (60 State Park Rd, Morro Bay, CA 93442, USA.) Children ages 7-12 years old are invited to join State Park educators for a series of summer Junior Ranger Programs at the Morro Bay State Park Campground!Lessons will highlight local wildlife and include a fun craft. FREE. Parents must be in attendance with all children (no drop-offs, please). https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=31276
Saturdays from 11:00 - 11:30 am from June - August. Location: Museum of Natural History, 20 State Park Rd, Morro Bay, CA 93442, USA. Children ages 7-12 years old are invited to join State Park educators for a series of summer Junior Ranger Programs at the Morro Bay Museum of Natural History in Morro Bay State Park! Lessons will highlight local wildlife and include a fun craft. FREE. Parents must be in attendance with all children (no drop-offs, please). More info here: https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=31276
Sunday, 29 June from 09:00 – 10:30am. Location: Estero Bluffs State Park, Cayucos, CA 93430, USA. Come tide pooling with State Park interpreters to search for sea stars and other tide pool dwelling creatures in order to document the health of their respective populations. SnapShot Cal Coast is an annual statewide effort to document California’s coastal biodiversity, using the iNaturalist app. More info here: https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=31276
Sundays from 11:00 - 11:30 am. Location: Museum of Natural History, 20 State Park Rd, Morro Bay, CA 93442, USA. Where: Morro Bay Museum of Natural History. Children ages 3-6 years old are invited to join State Park educators for a series of summer Ranger Cub Storytime Programs at the Morro Bay Museum of Natural History in Morro Bay State Park! Stories will highlight local wildlife and ecosystems. FREE. Adults must be in attendance with all youth (no drop-offs, please).
Every Friday, from 1pm to 2pm from June - August. Location: William Randolph Hearst Memorial Beach, 750 Hearst Castle Rd, San Simeon, CA 93452, USA. Children ages 7-12 years old are invited to join State Park educators for a series of summer Junior Ranger Programs at William Randolph Hearst Memorial Beach! Lessons will highlight local wildlife and often include a fun craft. Drop in anytime between 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm to participate in this FREE activity. Parents must be in attendance with all children (no drop-offs, please).
Fridays from 4:00pm - 4:30pm from June - August. Location: Morro Bay State Park Campground Day Use Area (60 State Park Rd, Morro Bay, CA 93442, USA.) Children ages 7-12 years old are invited to join State Park educators for a series of summer Junior Ranger Programs at the Morro Bay State Park Campground!Lessons will highlight local wildlife and include a fun craft. FREE. Parents must be in attendance with all children (no drop-offs, please). https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=31276
Saturdays from 11:00 - 11:30 am from June - August. Location: Museum of Natural History, 20 State Park Rd, Morro Bay, CA 93442, USA. Children ages 7-12 years old are invited to join State Park educators for a series of summer Junior Ranger Programs at the Morro Bay Museum of Natural History in Morro Bay State Park! Lessons will highlight local wildlife and include a fun craft. FREE. Parents must be in attendance with all children (no drop-offs, please). More info here: https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=31276
Sundays from 11:00 - 11:30 am. Location: Museum of Natural History, 20 State Park Rd, Morro Bay, CA 93442, USA. Where: Morro Bay Museum of Natural History. Children ages 3-6 years old are invited to join State Park educators for a series of summer Ranger Cub Storytime Programs at the Morro Bay Museum of Natural History in Morro Bay State Park! Stories will highlight local wildlife and ecosystems. FREE. Adults must be in attendance with all youth (no drop-offs, please).
Every Friday, from 1pm to 2pm from June - August. Location: William Randolph Hearst Memorial Beach, 750 Hearst Castle Rd, San Simeon, CA 93452, USA. Children ages 7-12 years old are invited to join State Park educators for a series of summer Junior Ranger Programs at William Randolph Hearst Memorial Beach! Lessons will highlight local wildlife and often include a fun craft. Drop in anytime between 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm to participate in this FREE activity. Parents must be in attendance with all children (no drop-offs, please).
Fridays from 4:00pm - 4:30pm from June - August. Location: Morro Bay State Park Campground Day Use Area (60 State Park Rd, Morro Bay, CA 93442, USA.) Children ages 7-12 years old are invited to join State Park educators for a series of summer Junior Ranger Programs at the Morro Bay State Park Campground!Lessons will highlight local wildlife and include a fun craft. FREE. Parents must be in attendance with all children (no drop-offs, please). https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=31276
Saturdays from 11:00 - 11:30 am from June - August. Location: Museum of Natural History, 20 State Park Rd, Morro Bay, CA 93442, USA. Children ages 7-12 years old are invited to join State Park educators for a series of summer Junior Ranger Programs at the Morro Bay Museum of Natural History in Morro Bay State Park! Lessons will highlight local wildlife and include a fun craft. FREE. Parents must be in attendance with all children (no drop-offs, please). More info here: https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=31276
Sundays from 11:00 - 11:30 am. Location: Museum of Natural History, 20 State Park Rd, Morro Bay, CA 93442, USA. Where: Morro Bay Museum of Natural History. Children ages 3-6 years old are invited to join State Park educators for a series of summer Ranger Cub Storytime Programs at the Morro Bay Museum of Natural History in Morro Bay State Park! Stories will highlight local wildlife and ecosystems. FREE. Adults must be in attendance with all youth (no drop-offs, please).
Every Friday, from 1pm to 2pm from June - August. Location: William Randolph Hearst Memorial Beach, 750 Hearst Castle Rd, San Simeon, CA 93452, USA. Children ages 7-12 years old are invited to join State Park educators for a series of summer Junior Ranger Programs at William Randolph Hearst Memorial Beach! Lessons will highlight local wildlife and often include a fun craft. Drop in anytime between 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm to participate in this FREE activity. Parents must be in attendance with all children (no drop-offs, please).
Fridays from 4:00pm - 4:30pm from June - August. Location: Morro Bay State Park Campground Day Use Area (60 State Park Rd, Morro Bay, CA 93442, USA.) Children ages 7-12 years old are invited to join State Park educators for a series of summer Junior Ranger Programs at the Morro Bay State Park Campground!Lessons will highlight local wildlife and include a fun craft. FREE. Parents must be in attendance with all children (no drop-offs, please). https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=31276
Saturdays from 11:00 - 11:30 am from June - August. Location: Museum of Natural History, 20 State Park Rd, Morro Bay, CA 93442, USA. Children ages 7-12 years old are invited to join State Park educators for a series of summer Junior Ranger Programs at the Morro Bay Museum of Natural History in Morro Bay State Park! Lessons will highlight local wildlife and include a fun craft. FREE. Parents must be in attendance with all children (no drop-offs, please). More info here: https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=31276
Sundays from 11:00 - 11:30 am. Location: Museum of Natural History, 20 State Park Rd, Morro Bay, CA 93442, USA. Where: Morro Bay Museum of Natural History. Children ages 3-6 years old are invited to join State Park educators for a series of summer Ranger Cub Storytime Programs at the Morro Bay Museum of Natural History in Morro Bay State Park! Stories will highlight local wildlife and ecosystems. FREE. Adults must be in attendance with all youth (no drop-offs, please).