CALIFORNIA STATE PARKS
California State Parks protects and preserves the state's extraordinary natural, cultural,
and recreational resources for the inspiration, education, and enjoyment of present and future generations.
Along the Sonoma Coast, the department manages an interconnected network of remarkable public lands, including Sonoma Coast State Park,
Fort Ross State Historic Park, Salt Point State Park, and Kruse Rhododendron State Natural Reserve, together encompassing nearly
20,000 acres of coastal forests, marine habitats, historic sites, working landscapes, and public beaches.
These landscapes include iconic destinations such as Goat Rock Beach, Shell Beach, Wright's Beach, Bodega Head, Gerstle Cove, Fort Ross Cove, and the rhododendron forests of Kruse.
These parks protect some of the most significant natural and cultural resources on the Sonoma Coast while providing opportunities for recreation,
education, scientific research, and public connection to place. Sonoma Coast Alliance shares California State Parks' commitment to stewardship, education, and community engagement.
As the cooperating association for Kruse Rhododendron State Natural Reserve and a partner in supporting coastal conservation and interpretation,
SCA views its relationship with California State Parks as fundamental to achieving its mission.
Together, we are working to regenerate relationships, steward landscapes and preserve stories so that the communities of the Sonoma Coast may continue to thrive.