Winners have been announced and here are the results for the Best California State Parks in their respective categories:
Best Camping — Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park
Best Views — Mount Tamalpais State Park
Best Hiking — Big Basin Redwoods State Park
Best Birdwatching — Morro Bay State Park
Best Wildflowers — Antelope Valley California Poppy Reserve State Natural Reserve
Best Family-Friendly — Angel Island State Park
Best Day Trip — Point Lobos State Natural Reserve
Best State Beach — Half Moon Bay State Beach
Best for History — Bodie State Historic Park
Best Dog-Friendly — Folsom Lake State Recreation Area
Best Water Activities — Emerald Bay State Park
Best Hidden Gem — Sugarloaf Ridge State Park
Honorable mentions can be found here: https://www.calparks.org/bestof2026