- La Purísima Mission State Historic Park
- Misión la Purísima Concepción de María Santísima (Mission of the Immaculate Conception of Most Holy Mary) was founded by Father Presidente Fermin de Lasuén on December 8, 1787.
- Lake Berryessa
- Nestled between Blue Ridge and Cedar Roughs, east of the Napa Valley, Lake Berryessa offers year-round recreation opportunities. Berryessa's water reaches temperatures of up to 75 degrees in the
- Lake Cahuilla
- Surronded by the stark beauty of the Santa Rosa Mountains, Lake Cahuilla (pronounced Kah-wee-ah) is a favorite recreation area in the Coachella Valley. The park offers individual and
- Lake Casitas
- Lake Casitas is formed by Casitas Dam, which is a feature of the Ventura Project. Lake Casitas Recreation Area offers one of the nations best bass fishing areas.
- Lake Del Valle State Recreation Area
- Deep in a valley framed by oak-covered hills, with sailboats and sailboards skimming over its waters, Del Valle is like a lakeside resort only 10 miles south of Livermore.
- Lake Kaweah
- One hour SE of Fresno in the rugged foothills of the Sierra Nevada. High mountains provide an exciting background for fishing and boating at this popular park, located
- Lake Mendocino
- Two hours north of San Francisco near the world-renowned Redwood Country, this beautiful park is popular with local residents as well as visitors exploring the Northern California coast.
- Lake Natoma
- Recreation at Lake Natoma is managed by the California Department of Parks and Recreation under agreement with the Bureau of Reclamation. The Lake was created by Nimbus Dam
- Lake Oroville State Recreation Area
- Near the City of Oroville this man-made lake was formed by the tallest earth-filled dam (770 feet above the stream bed of the Feather River) in the country.
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- Lake Perris State Recreation Area
- HTwo hundred years ago, when the first overland immigrants from Mexico passed through this area under the leadership of Captain Juan Bautista de Anza, they saw a fertile valley,
- Lake Solano
- Lake Solano Park, Solano Project, is located at the base of coastal foothills at the western edge of the Sacramento Valley and offers an array of recreational opportunities.
- Lake Sonoma
- Lake Sonoma is located in the wine-growing region of Sonoma County, CA. A picturesque lake with secluded vehicle and boat-in camping available for the fishing and boating
- Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit
- Majestic scenery and diverse recreation opportunities draw millions of visitors to the Lake Tahoe Basin annually. Changing colors throughout the year afford a brilliant backdrop to the many available
- Lake Valley State Recreation Area
- Ringed by mountains, Lake Valley State Recreation Area features a championship 18-hole golf course. Since the elevation is over 6,000 feet, shots carry farther in the thin mountain air.
- Lake Woollomes
- 8a.m. to 5p.m., Monday through Friday. County-operated park open 5a.m. to 10p.m. daily. Facilities include picnic tables, barbecue grills, drinking fountains, restrooms, children's play equipment, concession stand,
- Lassen National Forest
- Located in northern California, lies the Lassen National Forest. This is where the Sierra Nevada, the Cascades, the Modoc Plateau and the Great Basin meet. Within the
- Lassen Volcanic National Park
- Beneath Lassen Volcanic's peaceful forests and gem-like lakes lies evidence of a turbulent and fiery past. 600,000 years ago, the collision and warping of continental plates led to
- Lava Beds National Monument
- Volcanic eruptions on the Medicine Lake shield volcano have created an incredibly rugged landscape punctuated by cinder cones, lava flows, spatter cones, lava tube caves and pit craters. During
- Leland Stanford Mansion State Historic Park
- The Leland Stanford Mansion, a National Historic Landmark, upholds a long-honored tradition of service to the people of California. As the States official reception center and a public museum,
- Leo Carrillo State Park
- The park has 1.5 miles of beach for swimming, surfing, windsurfing, surf fishing and beachcombing. The beach also has tide pools, coastal caves and reefs for exploring. Giant sycamores
- Leucadia State Beach
- Swimming, surfing, fishing and picnicking are popular at this small, rocky beach. The beach access is via an improved trail at the foot of Leucadia Boulevard.
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- Lewiston National Recreation Area
- Lewiston Dam, Central Valley Project - Shasta/Trinity Division, is about 7 miles downstream from Trinity Dam. It diverts water by means of Clear Creek Tunnel to Whiskeytown Lake.
- Lighthouse Field State Beach
- Also known as Point Santa Cruz, this area forms the northern boundary of Monterey Bay. It is one of the last open headlands in any California urban area. Surfers,
- Limekiln State Park
- From the Redwoods tothe Sea aptly describes the unique topography of Limekiln State Park. This
gem of a park 52 miles south of Carmel adjoins the Ventana Wilderness area of
- Little Panoche Dam
- Little Panoche Dam is a feature of the Central Valley Project - San Luis Unit. The area is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
- Little River State Beach
- Little River State Beach features dunes and a broad open beach. The beach is bordered on the north by Little River and on the south by Clam Beach County
- Livingston Stone National Fish Hatchery
- Hatchery tours available by special arrangements (groups) only. General information and photos can be seen at the Shasta Dam visitors
- Los Angeles State Historic Park
- Los Angeles State Historic Park provides an extraordinary opportunity for recreation and education in the heart of Los Angeles. Within its 32 acres of open space directly adjacent
- Los Banos Reservoir
- The Los Banos Dam and Reservoir are on Los Banos Creek above the San Luis Canal, near Los Banos, California. The dam and reservoir are features on the
- Los Encinos State Historic Park
- Los Encinos State Historic Park, at the corner of Balboa and Ventura Blvd. in Encino, California, was the hub of Rancho El Encino. Located in the San Fernando Valley,
