Parks Near San Jose, California
Silicon Valley's gateway to Northern California's diverse landscapes, from coastal redwoods to mountain peaks and Pacific shores.
Popular Parks Near San Jose
Pinnacles National Park
80 miles from San Jose
4.5
National Park
Highlights:
- Rock formations
- Talus caves
- California condors
Big Basin Redwoods State Park
35 miles from San Jose
4.6
State Park
Highlights:
- Old-growth redwoods
- Waterfalls
- Coastal trails
Henry W. Coe State Park
25 miles from San Jose
4.4
State Park
Highlights:
- Wilderness hiking
- Wildflowers
- Backcountry camping
Popular Activities
- Hiking
- Cave exploration
- Redwood walks
- Wildflower viewing
- Backpacking
Best Times to Visit
- Spring for wildflowers
- Fall (September-November)
- Winter for green hills
Driving Tips
- Highway 1 is scenic but slow
- Pinnacles east entrance is easier access
- Big Basin still recovering from 2020 fires
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