Wilder Ranch State Park

Ever wanted to know the science behind catching the perfect wave? Join California State parks for a totally tubular time exploring the science of surfing. From global ocean currents, down to catching the perfect swell, we’ll cover everything you need to know about how the ocean makes its waves, and how people have mastered riding them! Join us on June 20th at 10 a.m. for surf demonstrations from 4 mile beach, engaging explanations and copious amounts of surf lingo. Join us online at www.youtube.com/! We're stoked to see you there!




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Surfers and scientists alike will be stoked to hear that California State Parks is hosting a livestreaming event at Wilder Ranch State Park in honor of International Surfing Day on June 20th, 2023 at 10:00 am! The event will be hosted live from Four Mile Beach, a premier surf destination located within the park boundaries of Wilder Ranch State Park. Come explore and discover the scientific phenomena that make surfing possible at www.youtube.com/

During the event, attendees will have the opportunity to hear directly from California State Park Interpreters and local experts from in and around Santa Cruz County to gain a deeper understanding of the complexities behind the science of surfing. This promises to be a thrilling experience for anyone interested in learning more about the natural forces that shape our world.

For more information on this event and other activities at Wilder Ranch State Park, visit the California State Parks website at www.parks.ca.gov/wilderranch




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Are you missing us? 😢 We have officially moved to our new account, Santa Cruz Historic State Parks. Head over there to stay up to date with all the latest happenings within historic state parks in Santa Cruz and San Mateo Counties.

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Friends of Santa Cruz State Parks

⏰ Time is running out! There is only 1 day left until we transition to our new account, Santa Cruz Historic State Parks. This account will be your one-stop shop for all things park related including park updates, interesting historical facts, and connecting with fellow park lovers.

☝️ Be sure to follow us at Santa Cruz Historic State Parks!

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Friends of Santa Cruz State Parks

Do you love state parks? Do you enjoy learning about history? Want to explore the multicultural heritage of California? If you answered yes to any of these questions, be sure to follow us on Santa Cruz Historic State Parks.

We officially make the transition on May 26th so be sure to follow us on the new account! See you there!

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Friends of Santa Cruz State Parks

📣 We have something exciting in store for you! Beginning May 26, 2023, we will be moving to a new account, Santa Cruz Historic State Parks. Be sure to follow along so you can stay up to date with the latest park happenings and connect with the community of park lovers!

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Friends of Santa Cruz State Parks

Happy Mother's Day to Moms of all species! We have a serious problem, and we need your help!

Millions of balloons are released each year to celebrate special occasions, but what goes up must come down. Balloons are among the top 10 most common types of plastic debris found during coastal cleanups, and have tripled in number in the last decade! The sea animals who mistake these balloons for food or become entangled in their strings are far from celebrating. Ingesting plastics is a major cause of death for many marine animals! Plastics clog the digestive system and cause animals to slowly starve. Animals often find themselves entangled in balloon strings as well, restricting their movement and making feeding and survival near impossible.

Unfortunately, balloons are the #1 cause of death from marine debris-related risks in sea birds.

Help us keep our oceans balloon-free this Mother's day!




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We are moving soon, don't get left behind. We are combining with other historic state parks in the Santa Cruz area to form a new Instagram account: Santa Cruz Historic State Parks. That's where you will find fascinating stories of California’s past and important State Parks updates from your local parks, including Castro Adobe State Historic Park, Wilder Ranch State Park, Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park, and Pigeon Point Light Station State Historic Park.

Thank you so much for your support and appreciation for California’s unique cultural resources. We’ll see you soon on Santa Cruz Historic State Parks!

⚠️Make sure to follow soon as the Wilder Ranch account will be inactive after Memorial Day.

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We will be improving and beautifying your park next week. Please be advised that the road to the Wilder Ranch Historical complex will be closed🛑 to all bike 🚲and car🚗 traffic on Wednesday, May 10th. The road will remain accessible to pedestrians🚶

The road to the visitor parking area will be open and accessible to cars and bicycles. All visitors should be aware of construction vehicles and activity if utilizing the roadway. Access to backcountry trails will still be available.

Join us today for Life on the Ranch. Take a journey back in time to the storied past of Wilder Ranch. Living history demonstrations, woodstove baking, crafts, games, and tours available between 11 am and 3pm

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Ready to hit the trails with the warm weather? Join us on a backcountry hike of Wilder Ranch State Park! On this hike we will be discovering the natural history of Wilder Ranch as well as the people and forces that shaped it. Be prepared to explore for 5 hours on this 8 mile hike with 1000 ft. of elevation gain. Bring your binoculars if you have them, clothes for variable weather, and good hiking shoes. We also highly recommend you bring at least 32 oz of water and lunch to eat on the trail. Meet by the Visitor's Center. Rain cancels. Vehicle day-use fee is $10. For more information, call (831) 426-0505.