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Big Basin Redwoods State Park

21600 Big Basin Way, Boulder Creek, CA 95006
831-338-8860
4.5 of 5 stars 77 Reviews
Type: State Parks, Beaches
Description: Towering redwoods meet the sandy beach, offering something outdoorsy for everyone.
Useful Information: Activities for older children
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Boulder Creek, California
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14 reviews 14 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2012 NEW

Living 5 miles from the park is wonderful and having just finished the docent class at the park I can tell you this is a magical place. The oldest state park in the country we have the tallest trees in the world. Great camping and hiking amongst some of the oldest trees in the world! More

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Los Gatos, California
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2012 NEW

The coastal redwoods are magnificent and easily accessible to anyone who can walk. More

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Chicago, Illinois
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16 reviews 16 reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2012

Visited on a Friday with family. It is about an hour drive from Newark/Fremont area. Took longer since the road we took was under construction and very curvy. Please take note if you are taking Bear Creek Road, it is very curvy and the raod narrows. You have to slow down on the narrow curves since you won't see who;s... More

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norcal U.S.A
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
26 helpful votes 26 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2012

Went there on a Saturday to check the park. Heading there will be a challenge (or adventure) for those taking bear creek road/236 as it is windy so please be careful on the roads. There are numerous trails to choose from from the easy redwood loop trail to the long skyline to the sea trail. I hiked the skyline to... More

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carson, California, USA
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 April 2012

This place is so beautiful! My wife and I drove from Los Angeles 6 hours to see this place of nature, God's finger at work...To see the magnificent trees (even after growing up seeing the Sequoias in the East) really humbles me and I would recommend to everyone to visit unhurried and slow. I would recommend finding the quickest and... More

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San Francisco
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 April 2012

These trees have inspired poets, conservationists, and now my two teenage grandkids. While the drive into Big Basin State Park was a little rugged with winding roads the sight of the massive redwoods was impressive. They have a shorter, well-groomed path that was fine for my wife and I while the kids ran further ahead to explore deeper into the... More

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Silicon Valley
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88 reviews 88 reviews
Reviews in 40 cities Reviews in 40 cities
50 helpful votes 50 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 April 2012

Okay, it does take a bit of time to get here, and the roads are windy and can be quite narrow, so those prone to car sickness take heed, but you are rewarded for your efforts because the place is beautiful (although let it be know that they are doing ADA construction at the moment and some sections are not... More

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Menlo Park, California
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 April 2012

Wonderful location, wonderful forest. Unfortunately, all California state parks are suffering in the recession, but this old place is a treasure. Prepare for cold days & evenings, it's normal. On two different trips there, I've slept inside a hollow redwood tree in my campsite. More

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San Mateo, CA
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 April 2012

Beautiful and easy to get to. Lots of trails and an experience everyone should encounter. More

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San Jose, California
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44 reviews 44 reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 April 2012

I've been here several times and you just have to see these redwoods! Lovely camping and hiking spot. More

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