Visit These Santa Cruz Co. State Parks, Beaches July 4 Weekend

SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, CA — While California State Parks officials urge people to skip road trips and remain near home amid the pandemic, many of Santa Cruz County's pristine state parks and beaches will be open to the public for the July 4, 2020 holiday weekend.

Guests must maintain physical distancing from those not in their household and wear a face covering when that is not possible, according to the state parks website. No gatherings, picnics or fireworks will be allowed.

People may be asked to leave, if social distancing is not possible, parks officials said.

All beach parking lots will be closed and street parking will not be permitted. State beaches are still open to foot traffic and cyclists.

Here's which sites are open this weekend:

State Parks

• Big Basin Redwoods
• Castle Rock
• Forest of Nisene Marks
• Henry Cowell Redwoods
• Wilder Ranch

State Beaches

• Lighthouse Field
• Manresa
• Natural Bridges
• New Brighton
• Seacliff
• Sunset
• Twin Lakes

Click the links above to learn more about specific hours, parking availability and restrictions at each site.