National Parks

National Parks Overview

On March 1 1872, President Ulysses Grant signed into existence the world's first national park. Since then, hundreds more have been established. These parks are awe inspiring natural wonders and offer glipses into our history. California has several of these National Parks and Monuments. From the globally recognized treasure of Yosemite to the historic Cabrillo Monument in San Diego, they are all worth visiting.

TIP:The National Park Service offers FREE ENTRANCE DAYS to all National Parks on select weekends through the Summer. Use this link to view available dates.

National Parks by Region