If you visit or live near state beaches and parks, it hasn’t escaped your attention that the fees have gone up into outer space! Let’s face it, our state is dying on the vine and trying to get money any way it can. If you are like my family an annual pass isn't used during the winter at all. So this is a great way to get in some summer time fun for a fraction of the price. I found a way we can save a bunch amount of money, and support the parks at the same time!
If you buy a membership to the California State Parks Foundation, they’ll send you free passes you can use for parking or entrance fees.They’re even offering a special “sampler” deal right now for $25 where you can join and get seven coupons good for day use at any park in California.
Really, depending on the entrance fee for the park in question, that could save you a boat load!
For example, parking at Crystal Cove and Doheny beaches right now has been hiked to $15, so seven day use passes would be worth $105. Minus the $25 to join, altogether we would save $80! Call some friends and carpool and everyone wins! Click here to go to the most recent list of state parks day-use fees, published August 2009
And, in addition to getting a good deal, you’re supporting a group that lobbies on behalf of the state parks and their users. Note: These passes can only be used for fees at STATE beaches and parks, NOT for CITY beaches like Seal Beach and Huntington Beach.
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