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Kid-Friendly Hiking Trails & Nature Walks

Find kid-friendly hiking trails & nature walks for families in Capitola.

Trailhead, Lexington Dam Loop

Trailhead, Lexington Dam Loop

Visit this great place for kids and families!

Los Gatos, CA 95030, United States

Soquel Demonstration State Forest

Soquel Demonstration State Forest

Natural area with mountain biking trails. Scenic forested park featuring redwoods, natural springs & a series of cycling trails.

29400 Highland Way, Los Gatos, CA 95033, United States

The Forest of Nisene Marks State Park

The Forest of Nisene Marks State Park

Outdoor destination for hiking & biking. Hiking, biking & jogging trails on varied terrain rising from sea level to steep coastal mountains.

Aptos Creek Rd, Aptos, CA 95003, United States

Rancho Cañada del Oro Open Space Preserve

Rancho Cañada del Oro Open Space Preserve

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4289 Casa Loma Rd, Morgan Hill, CA 95037

Elkhorn Slough Reserve

Elkhorn Slough Reserve

Marsh preserve with trails & ample fauna. Tidal salt marsh that is home to birds, otters, seals & many other animals, with boardwalk trails.

1700 Elkhorn Rd, Watsonville, CA 95076

Sierra Azul Open Space Preserve

Sierra Azul Open Space Preserve

Hiking trails, wildlife & dramatic views. 18,000-acre wilderness area in mountainous terrain with hiking trails, wildlife & valley views.

Mt Umunhum Rd, San Jose, CA 95120, United States

Lexington Reservoir County Park

Lexington Reservoir County Park

Hiking, boating & fishing destination. Scenic park & reservoir featuring hiking trails, picnic areas, a boat launch & shoreline fishing.

17770 Alma Bridge Rd, Los Gatos, CA 95033

St. Joseph's Hill Open Space Preserve

St. Joseph's Hill Open Space Preserve

Demanding trails in a dog-friendly space. This 270-acre site welcomes dogs & provides challenging trails for hikers, bikers & equestrians.

Los Gatos, CA 95030, United States

Purisima Creek Redwoods Open Space Preserve

Purisima Creek Redwoods Open Space Preserve

Trails, towering trees & scenic vistas. Mountainside area with tall trees, offering canyon hikes, biking trails & horse-riding paths.

Half Moon Bay, CA 94019

UCSC Upper Campus Natural Reserve

UCSC Upper Campus Natural Reserve

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7487 Red Hill Rd, Santa Cruz, CA 95064, United States

Moore Creek Preserve

Moore Creek Preserve

Open meadows with trails & scenic views. This 246-acre greenbelt offers hiking trails through grassy plains with views of the Monterey Bay.

Moore Creek Trail, Santa Cruz, CA 95060, United States

Wilder Beach Overlook

Wilder Beach Overlook

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Santa Cruz, CA 95060, United States

Garden of Eden - Henry Cowell Redwood State Park

Garden of Eden - Henry Cowell Redwood State Park

Wooded hiking area with a swimming hole. Picturesque wilderness area featuring a riverside loop trail & a natural swimming hole.

CA-9, Felton, CA 95018, United States

Monterey Bay Sanctuary Scenic trail

Monterey Bay Sanctuary Scenic trail

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Santa Cruz, Monterey Bay Sanctuary Scenic Trl, Santa Cruz, CA 95060, United States

Coast Dairies State Beaches

Coast Dairies State Beaches

Beaches & bluffs along the Coastal Trail. A series of small beaches with bluffs & rock formations following a stretch of the Coastal Trail.

CA-1, Santa Cruz, CA 95060, United States

Berwick Park

Berwick Park

Ocean views, picnic spots & wildlife. 1-acre park boasting ocean vistas, picnic spots & a grassy lawn, plus hiking & biking trails.

Ocean View Blvd & 9th Street, Pacific Grove, CA 93950, United States

Lovers Point Park

Lovers Point Park

Small beachside recreation spot. Petite beach park with swimming, surfing & other water recreation, plus kayak & bike rentals & more.

631 Ocean View Blvd, Pacific Grove, CA 93950, United States

Heart Shaped Rock-Love Rock

Heart Shaped Rock-Love Rock

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Ocean View Blvd, Pacific Grove, CA 93950, United States

Wilder Ranch State Park

Wilder Ranch State Park

Picnic areas, trails & horseback riding. Natural landscape with diverse activities including hiking trails, picnic areas & horseback riding.

1401 Coast Rd, Santa Cruz, CA 95060

Pogonip Open Space

Pogonip Open Space

Scenic sloped park with hiking & biking. Scenic open space offering a hiking & biking trail network amid redwood & oak forests & slopes.

501 and 410 Golf Club Dr, Santa Cruz, CA 95060, United States

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