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The West Coast’s Biggest State Park Is 1 Hour From Joshua Tree—and It Has Wildflowers and ‘California’s Grand Canyon’

The Golden State's desert has beauty in spades.
ABC 10News San Diego

Anza-Borrego, Carlsbad Beach on ballot for California's best state parks

Anza-Borrego Desert State Park and Carlsbad State Beach are the two San Diego County parks nominated in the second annual California State Parks Foundation's poll.

Vote for the Best of California’s State Parks 2026, including favorites from San Diego County

Residents throughout San Diego County and elsewhere were invited Wednesday to register their votes in an annual survey on their favorite parks in the region and what attractions they enjoy most.

Update: Earthquake measuring 2.3 shakes area close to Anza, CA on March 3

RIVERSIDE COUNTY, CA - the U.S. Geological Survey reported that a preliminary 2.3 magnitude quake occurred near Anza Tuesday ...

Patch AM: How to make a perfect Saturday at Cupertino’s De Anza flea market

Coming up: STEM Adventures at Kiddie Academy of Cupertino on the Cupertino Patch calendar ...