Island
Alcatraz Island
Best primary window for Alcatraz Island: April, with May and October as strong shoulder months.
Regional Cluster
California Sierra & Coast
Coastal ecosystems, massive redwoods, high desert, and the Sierra Nevada mountain range.
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National Monument
Cabrillo
Best primary window for Cabrillo: April, with May and October as strong shoulder months.
National Historic Trail
California
Best primary window for California: April, with May and October as strong shoulder months.
National Monument
César E. Chávez
Best primary window for César E. Chávez: April, with May and October as strong shoulder months.
National Park
Channel Islands
Best primary window for Channel Islands: April, with May and October as strong shoulder months.
National Monument
Devils Postpile
Best primary window for Devils Postpile: April, with May and October as strong shoulder months.
National Historic Site
Eugene O'Neill
Best primary window for Eugene O'Neill: April, with May and October as strong shoulder months.
National Historic Site
Fort Point
Best primary window for Fort Point: April, with May and October as strong shoulder months.
National Recreation Area
Golden Gate
Best primary window for Golden Gate: April, with May and October as strong shoulder months.
National Historic Site
John Muir
Best primary window for John Muir: April, with May and October as strong shoulder months.
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Compare available seasonal planning briefs and source status for NPS places in this region.
Island
Alcatraz Island
Best primary window for Alcatraz Island: April, with May and October as strong shoulder months.
National Monument
Cabrillo
Best primary window for Cabrillo: April, with May and October as strong shoulder months.
National Historic Trail
California
Best primary window for California: April, with May and October as strong shoulder months.
National Monument
César E. Chávez
Best primary window for César E. Chávez: April, with May and October as strong shoulder months.
National Park
Channel Islands
Best primary window for Channel Islands: April, with May and October as strong shoulder months.
National Monument
Devils Postpile
Best primary window for Devils Postpile: April, with May and October as strong shoulder months.
National Historic Site
Eugene O'Neill
Best primary window for Eugene O'Neill: April, with May and October as strong shoulder months.
National Historic Site
Fort Point
Best primary window for Fort Point: April, with May and October as strong shoulder months.
National Recreation Area
Golden Gate
Best primary window for Golden Gate: April, with May and October as strong shoulder months.
National Historic Site
John Muir
Best primary window for John Muir: April, with May and October as strong shoulder months.
National Historic Trail
Juan Bautista de Anza
Best primary window for Juan Bautista de Anza: April, with May and October as strong shoulder months.
National Park
Lassen Volcanic
Best primary window for Lassen Volcanic: April, with May and October as strong shoulder months.
National Monument
Lava Beds
Best primary window for Lava Beds: April, with May and October as strong shoulder months.
National Historic Site
Manzanar
Best primary window for Manzanar: April, with May and October as strong shoulder months.
National Monument
Muir Woods
Best primary window for Muir Woods: April, with May and October as strong shoulder months.
National Park
Pinnacles
Best primary window for Pinnacles: April, with May and October as strong shoulder months.
National Seashore
Point Reyes
Best primary window for Point Reyes: April, with May and October as strong shoulder months.
National Historic Trail
Pony Express
Best primary window for Pony Express: April, with May and October as strong shoulder months.
National Memorial
Port Chicago Naval Magazine
Best primary window for Port Chicago Naval Magazine: April, with May and October as strong shoulder months.
National and State Parks
Redwood
Best primary window for Redwood: April, with May and October as strong shoulder months.
National Historical Park
Rosie the Riveter WWII Home Front
Best primary window for Rosie the Riveter WWII Home Front: April, with May and October as strong shoulder months.
National Historical Park
San Francisco Maritime
Best primary window for San Francisco Maritime: April, with May and October as strong shoulder months.
National Recreation Area
Santa Monica Mountains
Best primary window for Santa Monica Mountains: April, with May and October as strong shoulder months.
National Parks
Sequoia & Kings Canyon
Best primary window for Sequoia & Kings Canyon: April, with May and October as strong shoulder months.
National Monument
Tule Lake
Best primary window for Tule Lake: April, with May and October as strong shoulder months.
National Recreation Area
Whiskeytown
Best primary window for Whiskeytown: April, with May and October as strong shoulder months.
National Park
Yosemite
Best primary window for Yosemite: April, with May and October as strong shoulder months.
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