Coastside State Parks Association

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Inspiring public appreciation and stewardship of the natural resources and cultural heritage of the

The Coastside State Parks Association (CSPA) was created in December 1990 to further the education and interpretation initiatives of the California State Parks along the San Mateo Coast. CSPA was founded by volunteers in San Mateo County as a 501(c)3 non-profit Cooperating Association to provide support directly to these coastal State Parks. Help your local state parks:
Donate: http://www.coastsidestateparks.org/donate
Volunteer: http://www.coastsidestateparks.org/become-cspa-volunteer

10/07/2026

What happens next to the first order Fresnel lens before it gets installed into the Pigeon Point Light Station tower?

10/02/2026

Pigeon Point Lighthouse restoration October 1 update!

09/09/2026

Last night in San Gregorio.

09/03/2026

Remember to ask for a token when you bring your bag to New Leaf! Those dines will add up!!!

Have you ever asked for envirotokens at New Leaf?

09/02/2026

Biodiversity Day at Año Nuevo State Park September 5!

Information Table
9:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Stop by to learn about the BioBlitz and iNaturalist, and get help using the app.

Walk times and details
9:00 a.m. — Bight Beach Nature Walk & BioBlitz
Join us for a 3-mile round-trip walk to Bight Beach to observe plants, birds, and other wildlife. We’ll document our finds using iNaturalist and add them to the Biodiversity Week Project.

10:00 a.m. — Family-Friendly Nature Walk & BioBlitz
Join us for a ½-mile walk for the whole family. We’ll talk about how to identify plants, how to photograph grasses for identification on iNaturalist, and fun facts about some of the plants we find. We’ll also look for insects and other signs of biodiversity.

11:00 a.m. — Marine Education Center Area Walk & BioBlitz
Join us for a short, ¼-mile walk exploring nature near the Marine Education Center. We’ll use iNaturalist to document our observations and add them to the Biodiversity Week Project.

1:00 p.m. — Coastal Dunes Walk
Join us on September 5th for a walk exploring coastal dune plants and ecology, with a focus on the unique adaptations that help plants thrive in dune habitats. We’ll use iNaturalist to document our observations and add them to the Biodiversity Week Project.

Please download the iNaturalist app before arriving. No RSVP required. Vehicle Day-Use Fee: $10.

08/26/2026

Come see us Saturday at Venice Beach! Fun for the family!

08/14/2026

Saturday is International Lighthouse Day! Come by Pigeon Point Historical Lighthouse Historical State Park to talk to other lighthouses via ham radio, activities for kids and historical tour. 12-4:30PM, Saturday. Visit the CSPA table to see what we’re up to.

07/31/2026

Our new State Park! San Gregorio Ranch State Park is now open! Beautiful, pristine, expansive beach just north of San Gregorio State Beach, bluff views with picnic tables, staircase to beach. Birdwatching, fishing, or just relaxing.

07/30/2026

We may be biased,but our part of the California Coast is pretty great!

07/15/2026

Your 2026 CSPA Board, including President Pam Koch, Vice President Ellen Moore, Treasurer Janet Oulton, with Head Ranger Barbara Morris. Your donations have done so much for our San Mateo Coast State Parks! We gave $1,000,000 to Parks in 2025 and $500,000 so far in 2026! Your support makes a difference.

Address

1 New Year's Creek Road
Pescadero, CA
94060

Website

http://www.coastsidestateparks.org/, https://www.coastsidegives.org/CoastsideStateParks

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