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CONTACT INFORMATION

Joe Connors *
State Park Peace Officer Supervising Ranger, California State Parks North Area - Pajaro Coast Sector
831.212.7672 phone 1
[email protected]
https://www.santacruz.org/parks/


Permits Department, State Parks and Beaches
California Film Commission
7080 Hollywood Blvd., Suite 900, Hollywood, CA 90028 USA
323.860.2960 phone 1
800.858.4749 phone 2
[email protected]
http://film.ca.gov/state-permits/parks-beaches/


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Park Brochure
That's My Park - Wilder Ranch State Park

Keywords: Beachfront; Coastal; Hills; Stables; Trails; Unpaved Roads; Valleys

Site Condition: More than 100 acres land with farmhouse, barn, ranch house, stable and storage facilities. Chicken, cows and horses. There are several restored buildings and the surrounding grounds include Victorian homes, gardens and historic adobe.

General Notes: updated 1.14.25 bd

Usage Restriction: Filming areas include the “Coast Dairies Property” and the beaches of Panther, Bonny Doon, Laguna Creek and Shark’s Tooth.

Jurisdictions: CALIFORNIA FILM COMMISSION - CFC, SANTA CRUZ COUNTY FILM COMMISSION - FLICS

Within 30-Mile Studio Zone: N

State Property: Y

Closed/Vacant: N

Verified: 3/27/2025

Location Details

Wilder Ranch State Park (SP) / Four Mile Beach & Three Mile Beach

United States / Santa Cruz, California
Location ID: #2387

The park has 34 miles of hiking, biking and equestrian trails winding through coastal terraces and valleys. Several restored buildings once belonging to the Wilder family are preserved. The park has tours and living history demonstrations to help visitors explore the history of early ranchers and farmers along the Central Coast. The site was originally the main rancho supplying Santa Cruz Mission. It later became a successful and innovative dairy ranch. Campsites are horseback riding accessible only. Fern-filled sea caves. Abandoned rail track.

Location Category:

  • AGRICULTURAL - *;
  • AGRICULTURAL - Barns;
  • AGRICULTURAL - Cattle;
  • AGRICULTURAL - Dairy Production;
  • AGRICULTURAL - Farms / Ranches / Farm Stands;
  • AGRICULTURAL - Livestock;
  • CITIES, TOWNS & PUBLIC SPACES - *;
  • CITIES, TOWNS & PUBLIC SPACES - Cityscapes / Aerial Views;
  • CITIES, TOWNS & PUBLIC SPACES - Coastal Towns;
  • CITIES, TOWNS & PUBLIC SPACES - Farm / Rural Towns;
  • CITIES, TOWNS & PUBLIC SPACES - Fountains & Statues;
  • CITIES, TOWNS & PUBLIC SPACES - Historic Districts;
  • CITIES, TOWNS & PUBLIC SPACES - Valley Towns;
  • GARDENS - *;
  • GARDENS - Arboretum / Botanical;
  • GARDENS - Estate Grounds / Formal / Manicured Gardens;
  • HOUSES - *;
  • HOUSES - Single Homes;
  • NATURAL LANDSCAPES / PARKS - *;
  • NATURAL LANDSCAPES / PARKS - Forests / Woodlands;
  • NATURAL LANDSCAPES / PARKS - Open Terrain / Scenic Vistas;
  • NATURAL LANDSCAPES / PARKS - State Parks;
  • SPORTS - *;
  • SPORTS - Equestrian / Horseback Riding / Polo Fields;
  • TRANSPORTATION - *;
  • TRANSPORTATION - Railroads / Train Stations / Depots;
  • WATER & COASTAL AREAS - *;
  • WATER & COASTAL AREAS - Beach Caves;
  • WATER & COASTAL AREAS - Beaches / Coastline

Architecture Style:

  • Victorian / Queen Anne
 
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