Take home great memories from the beach — and all your plastic waste
One thing to keep in mind when you visit our Coastside beaches is that plastic in the ocean is a rapidly growing and very significant environmental problem.
Cowell-Purisima Trail is perfect for a spectacular, ocean view hike
Open in 2011, the Cowell-Purisima trail provides views of local farms, harbor seals, and untouched beaches.
Your old car could help our Coastside parks
Easy process made donating my mom’s car simple
A Father’s Day Challenge: Visit All 15 CSPA Parks in One Day
As Father’s Day approached last year, my family asked how I wanted to spend the day. I suggested we visit the 15 state parks that the Coastside State Parks Association supports — all in one day!
Pescadero Marsh and Beach
A photo essay: One Day at the Park
At long last: Pigeon Point Lighthouse Restoration gets underway
Lots of visible and ‘behind the scenes’ progress already being made.
Local environmental nonprofits work hard to help the Coastside thrive
The San Mateo County Coastside is a truly beautiful place. And thankfully there are many organizations, including the Coastside State Parks Association, that work hard to keep it that way. Whether it’s cleaning beaches, planting helpful species, ensuring clean water, protecting our open spaces or maintaining visitor serving infrastructure, these nonprofits all have the health of our natural environment as a top priority.
Pigeon Point Lighthouse Rehabilitation Project to Begin in Early 2024
California State Parks Press Release – Dec. 4 2023
CSPA Highlights From Last Year
Your donations helped fund these important projects in 2023!
Seal Adventures and Sunrise Photography Tours
Events at Año Nuevo State Park provide unique views of Elephant Seals.