Castle Rock State Park is located along the crest of the Santa Cruz Mountains and almost entirely in Santa Cruz County, with parts extending into Santa Clara County and San Mateo County.
The Arastradero Preserve Loop Vista Point is a scenic overlook located in the Arastradero Preserve in Palo Alto, California. The preserve covers over 400 acres and features a variety of habitats, including grasslands, woodlands, and wetlands.
The Rancho San Antonio Preserve is a 3,988-acre nature preserve located in Cupertino, California. It is owned and managed by the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District and is a popular destination for hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding, and nature observation.
Blue Oak Ranch Reserve is a Biological Field Station and Ecological Reserve operated jointly by the UC Berkeley Natural History Museums and the UC Natural Reserve System. Founded in 2007, Blue Oak Ranch Reserve is a 3,280 acre Biological Field Station and Ecological Reserve, one of the 39 units of the UC Natural Reserve System.
The Pearson-Arastradero Preserve is a 1,189-acre nature preserve located in Palo Alto, California. The preserve is a joint venture between the City of Palo Alto and the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District and features a variety of habitats, including grasslands, oak woodlands, and riparian corridors.
Joseph D. Grant County Park is a 10,882 acre park in Hamilton, California including some of the County's finest open space resources, as well as hiking & horse trails, rich environmental, cultural and recreational assets.
Cuesta Park is a public park located in Mountain View, California. The park covers an area of approximately 9 acres and features a variety of amenities and recreational opportunities. It offers a playground, tennis courts & BBQ facilities.
Eleanor Community Garden is just one out of the four gardens that is run by the City of Palo Alto. There are approximately 90 plots varying in size from 51 square feet to 900 square feet.
Santa Teresa County Park is a 1,673 acre park located in the Santa Teresa Hills offering spectacular views from its trails above the Almaden and Santa Clara Valleys.
The Rhus Ridge Trailhead is a popular hiking destination located in Los Altos Hills, California. The trailhead provides access to the Rhus Ridge Trail, a scenic hiking trail that winds through the foothills of the Santa Cruz Mountains. The trail is approximately 3 miles long and offers stunning views of the surrounding landscape, including the Bay Area and the Pacific Ocean.