Website:http://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=549 (Website)https://www.parks.ca.gov/pages/549/files/WilderRanchSPWebLayout2017.pdf (Park Brochure)http://www.thatsmypark.org/cp-parks-beaches/wilder-ranch-state-park/ (That's My Park - Wilder Ranch State Park)
Description: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.
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 Zone: N
State Property: Yes
Closed/Vacant: No
GPS Source:Google Maps (interactive), x coordinate: 36.9608174, y coordinate: -122.0833662
Contacts: Connors, Joe *State Park Peace Officer Supervising Ranger, California State Parks North Area - Pajaro Coast Sector831.212.7672 Phone 1[email protected]https://www.santacruz.org/parks/
State Parks and Beaches, Permits Department,California Film Commission7080 Hollywood Blvd., Suite 900, Hollywood, CA 90028 USA323.860.2960 Phone 1800.858.4749 Phone 2[email protected]http://film.ca.gov/state-permits/parks-beaches/
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