Best National Reserve in California

Best National Reserve in California

Point Lobos State Natural Reserve
State park • 62 CA-1
Coastal hikes, diving & a whaling museum



Mailliard Redwoods State Natural Reserve
National reserve



Armstrong Redwoods State Natural Reserve
Nature preserve • 17000 Armstrong Woods Rd



Montgomery Woods State Natural Reserve
State park • 15825 Orr Springs Rd


Antelope Valley California Poppy Reserve State Natural Reserve
State park • 15101 Lancaster Rd
Lush wildflower reserve for 8-mile hikes



San Francisco Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve
Wildlife refuge
Open space with trails & bay views



Jug Handle State Natural Reserve
National reserve • CA-1
Trail exploring a wave-cut terrace



Tule Elk Reserve State Natural Reserve
Nature preserve • 8653 Station Rd



Torrey Pines State Reserve
Nature preserve • 12600 N Torrey Pines Rd
Trails, beaches, lagoons & wildlife



Montgomery Woods State Natural Reserve
State park • 15825 Orr Springs Rd
Redwood park with trails & a fern forest



Sand to Snow National Monument
National reserve



Mojave National Preserve Headquarters
National park • 2701 Barstow Rd



Forrestal Nature Reserve
Nature preserve • 32201 Forrestal Dr
Scenic, beachfront reserve with trails


Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve
Nature preserve • 18000 CA-1
Protected coastal estuary & bird habitat



Elk Reserve
National park • Tomales Point Trail



Mojave National Preserve
National park • 90942 Kelso Cima Rd
Vast desert with unique, scenic terrain



Sedgwick Reserve
National reserve • 3566 Brinkerhoff Ave



Mono Lake Tufa State Natural Reserve
Nature preserve • US-395
Notable for unique limestone formations


Yosemite National Park
National park
Go-to destination for outdoor activities



UC Davis - Stebbins Cold Canyon Natural Reserve
Nature preserve • 24875 CA-128