This 3,000-acre State Park Is One of California's Most Beautiful—With Wildflowers, Few Crowds, and Stunning Ocean Views

This 3,000-acre State Park Is One of California's Most Beautiful—With Wildflowers, Few Crowds, and Stunning Ocean Views

This is one of the Golden State's prettiest hidden gems.A summertime hike on a path in Garrapata State Park.Credit: iStockphoto/Getty ImagesKey PointsExplore Garrapata State Park to see fields of calla lilies, migrating gray whales, and one of the most scenic beaches on California’s coast.Visit during the late winter or early spring to avoid crowds and the region’s famous “June gloom.” Garrapata State Park is an essential stop on a Big Sur road …