Where to see Pacific poison oak in California

Arastradero Preserve

Bird Watching and Family Friendly

You might spot Acorn Woodpecker and Western Fence Lizard.

Armstrong Redwoods State Natural Reserve

Accessible Trails and Botanical

You might spot Redwood Sorrel, Redwood, and Button's Banana Slug.

Arroyo Conejo Open Space

Bird Watching and Family Friendly

You might spot Western Fence Lizard and California Brittlebush.

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.

Coloma

You might spot White Globe Lily, Rose Campion, and Pipevine Swallowtail.

Conejo Valley Botanical Garden

Botanical Garden and Drought Tolerant Plants

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

Crystal Cove Historic District

Beach and Coastal Views

You might spot Sunburst Anemone, Ochre Sea Star, and Striped Shore Crab.

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.

Jasper Ridge Biological Preserve

Biological Preserve and California Flora

You might spot Warrior's Plume, Western Leatherwood, and White Globe Lily.

Lake Oroville State Recreation Area

Boating and Camping

You might spot Toyon, Mule Deer, and White Globe Lily.

Monte Bello Open Space Preserve

Bird Watching and Equestrian Trails

You might spot Checkerbloom and Fuchsiaflower Gooseberry.

Point Dume State Beach

Bird Watching and Coastal Bluff

You might spot Sunburst Anemone, Western Gull, and Giant Coreopsis.

San Joaquin Experimental Range

Annual Grassland and Ecological Study

You might spot Gray Pine, Gambel Oak, and Caterpillar Scorpionweed.

San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden

Botanical Garden and Conservation

You might spot Western Fence Lizard and Springtime Amanita.

Sonoma Botanical Garden

Asian Plants and Biodiversity.

You might spot Mule Deer, Turkey, and Duck.

Sonoma Plaza

California History and Cultural Events

You might spot Western Fence Lizard and California Poppy.

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.

Azalea State Natural Reserve

Azaleas and Botanical Garden

You might spot Western Azalea, Pacific Trillium, and Western Columbine.

Bagby Stationhouse, Water Tanks and Turntable

California History and Historic Site

You might spot Western Redbud and Harlequin Lupine.

Chumash Painted Cave State Historic Park

California State Park. and Chumash Culture

You might spot Canyon Sunflower, Cardinal Catchfly, and White Globe Lily.

Columbia State Historic Park

California State Park and Family Friendly

You might spot California Scrub-Jay and Acorn Woodpecker.

Dunsmuir Botanical Gardens

Botanical Garden and Family Friendly

You might spot Broad-Leaved Stonecrop and Pacific Bleeding Heart.

Empire Mine State Historic Park

Accessible and Family Friendly

You might spot Yellow Star-Tulip and Mountain Misery.

Gen. Charles S. Farnsworth County Park

Community Park and Dog Friendly

You might spot Western Fence Lizard and California Buckwheat.

King Range

Backpacking and Coastal Scenery

You might spot Northern Elephant Seal, Gumboot Chiton, and Ochre Sea Star.

Knights Ferry

Covered Bridge and Family Friendly

You might spot Vulture, Acorn Woodpecker, and Stanislaus Monkeyflower.

Leaning Pine Arboretum

Botanical Garden and Cal Poly

You might spot Western Fence Lizard, Vulture, and Mule Deer.

Marshall Gold Discovery State Historic Park

California History and Family Friendly

You might spot White Globe Lily, California Buckeye, and Rose Campion.

Nevada City Downtown Historic District

Arts & Culture and California History

You might spot Pacific Madrone and Pacific Bleeding Heart.

Old Auburn Historic District

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

Old Town Pasadena

California History and Culture

You might spot Western Fence Lizard, Eastern Fox Squirrel, and Bee.

Pasadena Civic Center District

Beaux Arts Architecture and Cultural Events

You might spot Western Fence Lizard, Eastern Fox Squirrel, and Bee.

Prospect Historic District

Architectural Walking Tour and California History

You might spot Western Fence Lizard and Coast Live Oak.

Putah Creek State Wildlife Area

Bird Watching and California.

You might spot Pipevine Swallowtail and Western Fence Lizard.

Hellyer County Park

Birdwatching, Hiking, Cycling, Family Friendly, Wheelchair Accessible, Urban Oasis, Picnicking, Fishing, Wildlife Viewing, Dog Park.

You might spot Duck, American Coot, and Canada Goose.

Nojoqui Falls County Park

Hiking, Waterfall, Family Friendly, Picnicking, Wildlife Viewing, Birdwatching, Nature Walk, Dog Friendly.

You might spot Purple Martin, Acorn Woodpecker, and Dark-Eyed Junco.

The Marine Mammal Center

Marin Headlands and Marine Mammal Rescue

You might spot Sea Lion, Northern Elephant Seal, and Harbor Seal.