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1111 Second St. Crescent City, CA 95531

707-465-7335

Redwood National Park in northern California is home to some of the world's tallest trees. The park has old-growth coast redwoods that can grow to over 300-feet tall in their 2,000-year lifespan. Redwood National Park also protects vast grassland prairies, oak woodlands, wild riverways and nearly 40-miles of unspoiled coastline. Redwood National Park is administratively combined with California’s Redwood State Park.

Rosie the Riveter WWII Home Front National Historical Park

1414 Harbour Way S #3000 Richmond, CA 94804

510-232-5050

Rosie the Riveter WWII Home Front National Historical Park preserves and interprets the legacy of the United States home front during World War II. This park commemorates and honors the role and sacrifices of American civilians, including women and African Americans in war industries. This site including the Kaiser Richmond Shipyards, the Victory ship SS Red Oak Victory, a tank factory, housing developments and other facilities built to support America's entry into World War II.

San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park

2 Marina Blvd., Building E, 2nd Floor San Francisco, CA 94123

415-447-5000

San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park includes a fleet of historic vessels, a visitor center, a maritime museum and a library/research facility. This park offers the sights, sounds, smells and stories of Pacific Coast maritime history. The fleet consists of the following vessels: the Balclutha, C. A. Thayer, Eureka, Alma, Hercules, Eppleton Hall, Bay Ark and the Wapama. The park is sometimes referred to as the San Francisco Maritime Museum and also incorporates the Aquatic Park Historic District.

Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area

26876 Mulholland Hwy Calabasas, CA 91302

805-370-2301

Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area contains many individual parks and open space preserves, located primarily in the Santa Monica Mountains of Southern California. The park is rich with historical and cultural sites, from old movie ranches to Native American centers. The Santa Monica Mountains offer easy access to surprisingly wild places. You will find the famous beaches of Malibu and you can explore more than 500-miles of trails.