Southern california parks. Update june 10 2020. Southern california is loaded up with national parks and you dont have to venture far out from the major cities like los angeles to find some spectacular parks. California department of parks and recreation manages 280 park units which contain the finest and most diverse collection of natural cultural and recreational resources to be found within california.
Comprised of five in a chain of eight southern california islands near los angeles channel islands national park is home to a wide variety of nationally and internationally significant natural and cultural resources. San diego zoo and safari park open. Joshua tree national park is only about two hours and 30 minutes outside of los angeles and sequoia national park is only three hours and thirty minutes from los angeles.
Southern california beaches parks trails coronavirus restrictions continue around california but most public spaces are open. State parks is working with local officials on a phased and regionally driven approach to increase access at park units where compliance with state and local public health ordinances can be achieved during covid 19. Most trails and natural areas are open in southern californias national forests.
California state parks state of california. San diego zoo safari park admission includes unlimited rides on the africa tram and all shows and exhibits. Some areas are closed because of overcrowding during the pandemic.
Disneyland attractions such as main street usa space mountain sleeping beauty castle and matterhorn bobsleds are visible in this aerial view of the park while it is closed by the novel. Since its the time of year to get outside and do some wandering weve put together a list of state parks in southern california that are worthy of a full day or even a whole weekend of exploration. The apple fire and the dam.
Whats open and closed this weekend. Choose one park or two. Southern california is home to many glorious state parks just waiting to be explored.
San diego zoo admission includes unlimited use of the guided bus tour kangaroo bus and skyfari aerial tram. As local and state authorities scramble to limit indoor risks amid rising coronavirus infections southern californians are increasingly looking to parks beaches and trails for exercise and relief.