- Los Osos Oaks State Natural Reserve
- This Reserve features ancient sand dunes covered with centuries-old coast live oak trees. According to botanists, five major plant communities thrive within the reserve. They are coastal sage scrub,
- Los Padres National Forest
- Located in the beautiful coastal mountains of central California, lies the Los Padres National Forest encompassing nearly two million acres. Stretching almost 220 miles from the Carmel Valley
- MacKerricher State Park
- MacKerricher State Park offers a variety of habitats; beach, bluff, headland, dune, forest and wetland. Tidepools are along the shore. Seals live on the rocks off the parks Mendocino
- Mailliard Redwoods State Natural Reserve
- The purpose of Mailliard Redwoods State Natural Reserve, in Mendocino County, is to preserve and protect, in an essentially natural condition, the coast redwood forest and associated wildlife habitat
- Malakoff Diggins State Historic Park
- Malakoff Diggins State Historic Park is the site of Californias largest "hydraulic" mine. Visitors can see huge cliffs carved by mighty streams of water, results of the gold mining
- Malibu Creek State Park
- Just 25 miles from downtown Los Angeles, the park features hiking, fishing, bird watching and horseback riding opportunities.
There are 15 miles of streamside trail through oak and sycamore
- Malibu Lagoon State Beach
- On the east side of Malibu Creek Bridge, the famous Malibu Pier allows for excellent saltwater fishing. On the west side of Malibu Creek Bridge, visitors will find picnic
- Manchester State Park
- The park has a beach, sand dunes, and flat grasslands, with nearly 18,000 feet of ocean frontage. The beach line curves gently to form a "catch basin" for sea
- Mandalay State Beach
- The purpose of Mandalay State Beach is to make available the sandy ocean beach and adjacent coastal dunes for public recreational day use and enjoyment. In general, all public
- Manresa State Beach
- Manresa State Beach features a beautiful expanse of sea and sand, with surf fishing, surfing, and recreation.
The willow, California bulrush and broad leaf cattail in the wetlands at
- Manzanar National Historic Site
- Manzanar War Relocation Center was one of ten camps at which Japanese American citizens and resident Japanese aliens were interned during World War II. Located at the foot of
- Marconi Conference Center State Historic Park
- The Marconi Conference Center is situated on wooded hills overlooking scenic Tomales Bay in Marin County.
The California State Parks Foundation acquired the property in 1984 with Buck Trust
- Marina State Beach
- The beach area includes a boardwalk that winds through the Marina Dunes Natural Preserves. The beach is known for hang-gliding. Radio-controlled gliders and kites are also popular. The beach
- Marshall Gold Discovery State Historic Park
- James W. Marshall discovered gold in 1848 on the South Fork of the American River in the valley the Nisenan Indians knew as Cullumah. This event led to the
- Martial Cottle Project Park Property
- This property is new and not currently available for public use, pending necessary planning, facility development and
- Martis Creek Lake
- Less than one hour west of Reno near world-famous Lake Tahoe, Martis Creek Lake features catch-and-release trout fishing and a scenic campground with hiking and biking
- McArthur-Burney Falls Memorial SP
- The park is within the Cascade Range and Modoc Plateau natural region, with forest and five miles of streamside and lake shoreline, including a portion of Lake Britton.
The
- McConnell State Recreation Area
- The Merced River, after coursing its way through the Yosemite Valley, becomes calm and inviting as it flows through McConnell State Recreation Area. Towering cottonwoods and sycamores offer relief
- McGrath State Beach
- McGrath State Beach is one of the best bird-watching areas in California, with the lush riverbanks of the Santa Clara River and sand dunes along the shore. A nature
- Mendocino Headlands State Park
- The park is near picturesque downtown Mendocino. The park features grass-covered headlands and a beach, with access from the mouth of the Big River south of town. Trails are
- Mendocino National Forest
- The only one of California's 18 national forests not crossed by a paved road or highway, the Mendocino National Forest is especially attractive to people seeking an outdoor experience
- Mendocino Woodlands State Park
- The Mendocino Woodlands State Park is a year-round group camping retreat facility and environmental center nestled in the heart of the Redwood Forest, just Northeast of the town of
- Merced National Wildlife Refuge
- Merced Refuge, located in California's northern San Joaquin Valley, is critically important to wintering waterfowl, and attracts large concentrations of ducks, geese, and lesser sandhill cranes.
- Merced River Recreation Management Area
- Beginning in the high country of Yosemite National Park, the Merced River makes a headlong rush through glacially-carved canyons, rugged mountains and foothills to the San Joaquin Valley. Ample
- Mexican Heritage Corporation
- The Mexican Heritage Corporation opened its Mexican Heritage Plaza in September 1999. Its mission is to nurture pride and to promote appreciation, interest and awareness of California's Latino cultural
- Mexican Heritage Plaza
- The Mexican Heritage Corporation opened its Mexican Heritage Plaza in September 1999. Its mission is to nurture pride and to promote appreciation, interest and awareness of California's Latino cultural
- Millard Sheets Gallery
- The Millard Sheets Gallery, a 12,000 square foot building built in 1937, is the showcase for the Art Program at the Los Angeles County Fair. It features
- Millerton Lake
- Friant Dam on the San Joaquin River, forms Millerton Lake. The dam and lake are features of the Central Valley Project - Friant Division. Millerton Lake is nestled
- Millerton Lake State Recreation Area
- With over 40 miles of shore land for water sports, this SRA offers visitors swimming, fishing, and boating. The hills surrounding the lake provide good hiking opportunities. Wildlife in
- Modoc National Forest
- Located in the northeastern corner of California, lies the Modoc Naitonal Forest. It's about a three hour drive from Reno, Nevada, and about the same distance from
