National parks near Santa Cruz County, California
The closest national park to Santa Cruz County, California is Pinnacles National Park — about 54.7 mi (88 km) away, or roughly 1 hr 45 min of driving.
1 park is close enough to do as a day trip: Pinnacles.
National parks near Santa Cruz County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pinnacles National Park | 54.7 mi (88 km) | 1 hr 45 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Yosemite National Park | 145 mi (233 km) | 3 hr 53 min | Best as a weekend |
| Kings Canyon National Park | 181 mi (291 km) | 4 hr 44 min | Best as a weekend |
| Sequoia National Park | 187 mi (301 km) | 4 hr 53 min | Best as a weekend |
| Lassen Volcanic National Park | 245 mi (394 km) | 6 hr 14 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Channel Islands National Park | 249 mi (400 km) | 6 hr 20 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Death Valley National Park | 288 mi (463 km) | 7 hr 16 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Redwood National Park | 319 mi (513 km) | 8 hr | Worth a longer road trip |
| Joshua Tree National Park | 405 mi (651 km) | 10 hr 2 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Crater Lake National Park | 412 mi (663 km) | 10 hr 12 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Santa Cruz County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Santa Cruz County?
Pinnacles National Park, about 54.7 mi (88 km) away and roughly 1 hr 45 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Santa Cruz County in a day?
Pinnacles National Park — all within about three hours' drive.