California’s redwoods may be world-famous, but one enchanting park tucked just off the coast is still flying under the radar.
Butano State Park, a secluded 4,000-acre redwood oasis near San Jose, has been crowned one of America’s “best kept secrets” by travel site Islands. While tourists flock to neighboring sites like Big Basin Redwoods, the lush park offers towering redwoods, creeks, and miles of hiking trails without hordes of people.
Despite its off-the-beaten track reputation, there’s plenty to explore.
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