Fremont Peak State Park features expansive views of the Monterey Bay from its hiking trails in the grasslands of the higher peaks of the Gavilan Range. From an elevation of 3,169 feet, other views include San Benito Valley, Salinas Valley, and the Santa Lucia Mountains east of Big Sur. The park also features an astronomical observatory, which is open for public programs on selected evenings. Pine and oak woodlands in the park are home to many birds and small animals. There are picnic facilities in the park. The park is located near San Juan Bautista on San Juan Canyon Road.
Location:
San Juan Canyon Road, San Juan Bautista California
Telephone
831-623-4255
Other California State Parks nearby:
(Boulder Creek) Big Basin Redwoods State Park
(Los Gatos) Castle Rock State Park
(Aptos) Forest of Nisene Marks State Park
(San Juan Bautista) Fremont Peak State Park
(Morgan Hill) Henry W. Coe State Park
(Hollister) Hollister Hills State Recreation Area
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04/14 Coming to The San Juan Bautista area
Santa Cruz Baroque Festival Santa Cruz CA April13-May11 A festival of baroque music.
Oakland Greek Festival Oakland CA May17-19 Wonderful aromas of Souklavia and Loukoumades waft through the air and the sounds of traditional Greek music and shouts of OPA! resonate in the hills of Oakland.
Bach Festival Carmel CA July13-27 Multiple performances of works by Bach.
Midsummer Mozart Festival San Francisco CA July18-28 Organized in 1974, the Festival is the only music festival in North America dedicated exclusively to Mozart.
Gilroy Garlic Festival Gilroy CA July26-28 The internationally acclaimed Great Garlic Cook-off, the signature event of the Gilroy Garlic Festival has increased the top prize in the July 27th competition to $5,000.
The Rio Vista Bass Derby Festival Rio Vista CA October11-13 Rio Vista is proud to host the oldest fishing derby on the West Coast. The festival is a three-day derby for bass, catfish and sturgeon. The festival also boasts music, food and fun for fishermen and non-fishing children and adults as well. The events include a carnival, live music and dancing, classic car show, a pancake breakfast, parade and BBQ. A large fireworks display is also featured on Saturday night.
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