From Carlsbad to Border Field, the California State Parks San Diego Coast has miles of beautiful and scenic coastline.
06/04/2026
🌊Make a new memory this CA State Parks Week!☀
From Cardiff State Beach to the Tijuana Estuary we have so many adventures to choose from! California State Parks Week is a great chance to connect with nature, discover new places nearby, and celebrate these special spaces.🥾🌊
Plan your Parks Week adventure at CAStateParksWeek.org or use the link in our bio! Make sure to RSVP!
Let us know what event we'll see you at this week in the comments👇
05/29/2026
Explore your San Diego Coast State Parks this May.
Swipe through to see the full calendar of events happening across the San Diego Coast District this month.
📍 Tijuana River National Estuarine Research Reserve
📍 San Elijo State Beach
📍 South Carlsbad State Beach
📍 Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve
Check out the link in our bio for full event details and opportunities to connect with your California State Parks. Have questions about any of these offerings? Send us a message. We are happy to help.
Have a great June, San Diego. We will see you on the trails!
05/01/2026
Explore your San Diego Coast State Parks this May.
Swipe through to see the full calendar of events happening across the San Diego Coast District this month.
📍 Tijuana River National Estuarine Research Reserve
📍 San Elijo State Beach
📍 South Carlsbad State Beach
📍 Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve
Check out the link in our bio for full event details and opportunities to connect with your California State Parks. Have questions about any of these offerings? Send us a message. We are happy to help.
Have a great May, San Diego. We will see you on the trails!
04/30/2026
Another successful Earth Day at Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve! 🌍
Visitors learned about invasive plant species, local reptiles, bees, mammals, birds, and watershed protection.🐦
📆Check our calendar for upcoming events, and remember, every day is Earth Day. It is our responsibility to protect our planet, biodiversity, and our community!
Thank you to our volunteers and partners who made this event a success
Turn Around For Vets
Torrey Pines Docent Society
Dr. Bob Gordon
04/22/2026
Happy Earth Day from the San Diego Coast District. 🌎
These are your parks.
California State Parks provide for the health, inspiration, and education of the people of California.
Enjoy these views from along our coast.
Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve is shaped by unique geology, and Red Butte is one of its most recognizable features.
In this video, Torrey Pines Docent Mukesh highlights the contact between the Torrey Sandstone below and the overlying Linda Vista Formation.
That reddish color you see comes from iron in the rock. Think of a rusty bike sitting outside, over time, iron reacts and leaves that same reddish color behind.
Here, that iron has precipitated within the formation, helping create a hard layer that stands out along the cliffs. Using a magnet, you can even see the iron content for yourself.
There’s more to these iconic cliffs than meets the eye.
Happy
04/20/2026
Ever camped at San Elijo, taken a long walk at Cardiff, or surfed at Seaside?
You’ve spent time in Swami’s Marine Protected Area.
This 13.2 square mile stretch of protected ocean along our coast helps marine life thrive, supporting biodiversity, rebuilding fish populations, and keeping ecosystems healthy for generations to come.
Find out more about California’s Marine Protected Area network using the link in our bio. 🌊
Have a great MPA Monday!
04/18/2026
Today we celebrate Junior Rangers across the San Diego Coast District and beyond.
Through Junior Ranger programs, young visitors are invited to explore, learn, and build connections to the natural and cultural resources that make our parks so special. Activities like observing nature, creating art, and discovering history help Junior Rangers build a deeper connection to the places they visit.
Complete a logbook, take the pledge, and earn your badge.
Click the link in our bio for all upcoming Junior Ranger offerings.
Happy National Junior Ranger Day. 🍃
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