Although it' is open year-round, most prefer not to visit in summer when daytime temperatures soar over 100°F. If you do, get an early start, take plenty of water, and wear sunscreen
An underrated California Parks and would typically rank higher. However, the Dixie Fire affected much of the park in 2021, and large portions will remain closed throughout 2022.
Near Santa Barbara but separated from the mainland, Channel Islands National Park is only accessible by ferry. Although it is just outside Los Angeles, it feels like a world away