Where to see California Scrub-Jay

Arastradero Preserve

Bird Watching and Family Friendly

You might spot Acorn Woodpecker and Western Fence Lizard.

Benbow Lake State Recreation Area

Accessible and Camping

You might spot Redwood, Pacific Trillium, and Evergreen Huckleberry.

Blake Garden

Bay Views and Botanical Garden

You might spot Monarch, Bee, and Anise Swallowtail.

Cabrillo National Monument

Coastal Ecosystem and Family Friendly

You might spot Peridot Sweat Bee and Western Fence Lizard.

Conejo Valley Botanical Garden

Botanical Garden and Drought Tolerant Plants

You might spot Western Fence Lizard, Duck, and California Brittlebush.

Desert Garden Conservatory

Botanical Garden and Cacti

You might spot Western Fence Lizard and Eastern Fox Squirrel.

Discovery Park

Nature Trails, Birdwatching, Coastal Views, Historic Lighthouse, Wildlife Sanctuary, Family Friendly, Hiking, Puget Sound

You might spot Great Blue Heron, Aggregating Anemone, and Ochre Sea Star.

Forts Baker, Barry, and Cronkhite

Coastal Defense and Family Friendly

You might spot Great Blue Heron, Western Gull, and Coyote.

Hakone Gardens

Botanical Garden and Cultural Exchange

You might spot Western Fence Lizard and Pacific Poison Oak.

Monte Bello Open Space Preserve

Bird Watching and Equestrian Trails

You might spot Checkerbloom and Fuchsiaflower Gooseberry.

Pike Place Market

Artisan Crafts and Family Friendly

You might spot Rock Pigeon, American Crow, and Pigeon Guillemot.

Ruth Bancroft Garden

Botanical Garden and Cactus Garden

You might spot Western Fence Lizard, Duck, and Canada Goose.

San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden

Botanical Garden and Conservation

You might spot Western Fence Lizard and Springtime Amanita.

Sonoma Plaza

California History and Cultural Events

You might spot Western Fence Lizard and California Poppy.

South Bonnie Brae Tract Historic District

Colonial Revival and Historic Architecture

You might spot Eastern Fox Squirrel, Bee, and House Sparrow.

Theater District

Architecture and Broadway Shows

You might spot Western Gull, Sea Lion, and Great Blue Heron.

Gaviota State Park

Hiking, Camping, Beach, Wildlife Viewing, Scenic Views, Family Friendly, Coastal Access, Historical Site, Birdwatching, Surfing

You might spot Western Fence Lizard and Canyon Sunflower.

Sierra Safari Zoo

Animal Rescue and Exotic Animals

You might spot African Lion, Tiger, and Zebra.

Santa Barbara Zoo

California Condors and Conservation

You might spot Giraffes, African Lion, and Gorilla.

Agnews Developmental Center

Architectural Heritage and California History

You might spot Duck, Black-Necked Stilt, and House Finch.

Andree Clark Bird Refuge

Accessible and Bird Watching

You might spot Brown Pelican, Black-Crowned Night Heron, and Western Gull.

Aquatic Park Historic District

Beach Access and Family Friendly

You might spot Western Gull, Sea Lion, and Great Blue Heron.

Arboretum at the University of California, Santa Cruz

Arboretum and Bird Watching

You might spot Slender Banana Slug, Western Gull, and Red-Tailed Hawk.

California Botanic Garden

Bird Watching and Botanical Garden

You might spot Western Fence Lizard and Western Gray Squirrel.

Columbia State Historic Park

California State Park and Family Friendly

You might spot California Scrub-Jay and Acorn Woodpecker.

Cottonwood Historic District

Architecture and California History

You might spot Pacific Tree Frog, Pipevine Swallowtail, and Bee.

Crossroads of the World

Architecture and Cultural Monument

You might spot Eastern Fox Squirrel and Red-Tailed Hawk.

Crystal Lake Recreation Area

Angeles National Forest and Camping

You might spot Chaparral Yucca and Grinnell's Beardtongue.

Crystal Springs Rhododendron Garden

Accessible Trails and Azaleas

You might spot Tree-Of-Heaven, Duck, and Canada Goose.

Fort Funston

Coastal Park and Dog Friendly

You might spot White-Crowned Sparrow and Bermuda Buttercup.

Gen. Charles S. Farnsworth County Park

Community Park and Dog Friendly

You might spot Western Fence Lizard and California Buckwheat.

Guadalupe River Park & Gardens

Biking Trails and Botanical Garden

You might spot Eastern Gray Squirrel and Eastern Fox Squirrel.

International Rose Test Garden

Botanical Garden and Free Admission

You might spot Pacific Trillium, Pacific Banana Slug, and Dark-Eyed Junco.

Kern River Preserve

Bird Watching and Educational Programs

You might spot Anna's Hummingbird, House Finch, and White-Crowned Sparrow.

Leather and LGBTQ Cultural District

Community Landmarks and Cultural District

You might spot Sea Lion, Western Gull, and Anna's Hummingbird.

Locke

Architectural Preservation and California History.

You might spot Sandhill Crane and Spined Turban Gall Wasp.

Lotusland

Botanical Garden and Cycads

You might spot Brown Pelican, Western Fence Lizard, and Duck.

Luther Burbank Home and Gardens

Botanical Landmark and California History

You might spot Western Fence Lizard and Bee.

Mission Santa Cruz

Accessible and California Missions

You might spot Slender Banana Slug, Western Gull, and Ochre Sea Star.

Old Auburn Historic District

You might spot Pipevine Swallowtail, White Globe Lily, and Toyon.

Old Borges Ranch

Educational and Family Friendly

You might spot Western Fence Lizard and Acorn Woodpecker.

Oregon Garden

Botanical Garden and Family Friendly

You might spot Oregon Oak, Tree-Of-Heaven, and Garter Snake.

Palace of Fine Arts

Accessible and Architectural

You might spot Western Gull, Great Blue Heron, and Anna's Hummingbird.

Point Reyes National Seashore

"tule Elk" and "wildlife Viewing"

You might spot Elk, Northern Elephant Seal, and Button's Banana Slug.

San Francisco Botanical Garden

Botanical Garden and Educational

You might spot Pipevine Swallowtail and Anna's Hummingbird.

Tecate Peak

Borderland Views and Hiking

You might spot California Buckwheat, Chaparral Yucca, and White Sage.

Turtle Bay Exploration Park

Arboretum and Botanical Garden

You might spot Pipevine Swallowtail, Canada Goose, and Duck.

Aquarium of the Bay

Aquarium and California

You might spot North American River Otter, Leopard Shark, and Bat Ray.

Woodward's Gardens

19th Century and Amusement Park

You might spot Grizzly Bear, Ostrich, and Camel.

Aquarium of the Bay

Aquarium and Conservation

You might spot North American River Otter, Leopard Shark, and Bat Ray.