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- California - U. S. National Park Service
National Monument Cabrillo San Diego, CA In 1542, Juan Rodriguez Cabrillo climbed out of his boat and onto shore, becoming the first European to set foot on what is now the West Coast of the United States Cabrillo National Monument not only tells the story of this 16th-century exploration but also houses a wealth of cultural and natural resources Join us and embark on your own Voyage of
- Muir Woods National Monument (U. S. National Park Service)
Muir Woods National Monument offers a serene escape with towering redwoods, accessible trails, and scenic beauty for nature enthusiasts
- Lava Beds National Monument (U. S. National Park Service)
Lava Beds National Monument is a land of turmoil, both geological and historical Over the last half-million years, volcanic eruptions on the Medicine Lake shield volcano have created a rugged landscape dotted with diverse volcanic features More than 800 caves, Native American rock art sites, historic battlefields and campsites, and a high desert wilderness experience await you!
- Fort Point National Historic Site (U. S. National Park Service)
From its vantage point overlooking the spectacular Golden Gate, Fort Point defended the San Francisco Bay following California's Gold Rush through World War II Its beautifully arched casemates display the art of 3rd system brick masonry and interacts gracefully with the Golden Gate Bridge
- Plan Your Visit - U. S. National Park Service
Top Ten Tips Are you ready to explore Muir Woods this summer? Our park rangers and staff have put together this Top 10 List of things to know before visting Muir Woods National Monument Click on the links to learn more Be sure to recreate responsibly and have a blast at this ancient redwood forest! Plan ahead Reserve, relax, plan ahead enjoy the Woods! Make your parking reservation here
- Rosie the Riveter WWII Home Front National Historical Park (U. S . . .
Celebrate and honor the contributions and sacrifices of American civilians on the WWII home front Discover how diverse communities lived, worked, and interacted Many faces, many stories, many truths, weave a rich tapestry of experiences from this era of opportunity and loss
- Ohlone-Portola Heritage Site - U. S. National Park Service
This serpentine rock monument was erected in 1975 when the site received a National Historic Landmark designation Photo by Douglas Atmore NPS In 1769, Spanish leaders sent Captain Juan Gaspar de Portolá to lead an expedition to stake claim to southern and central California Portolá and his party of sixty men (with a caravan of 200 horses and mules for riding and the pack train) came from
- Cabrillo National Monument (U. S. National Park Service)
In 1542, Juan Rodriguez Cabrillo climbed out of his boat and onto shore, becoming the first European to set foot on what is now the West Coast of the United States Cabrillo National Monument not only tells the story of this 16th-century exploration but also houses a wealth of cultural and natural resources Join us and embark on your own Voyage of Exploration
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