National Parks Near San Jose, California

Plan your next outdoor adventure with our complete guide to 38 national parks near San Jose. The closest park is just 34.6 miles away—perfect for a quick day trip.

38
Parks Within Range
12
Within 100 Miles
34.6
Miles to Closest

Closest Parks (Within 100 Miles)

Perfect for day trips from San Jose

⭐ Closest
Eugene O’Neill National Historic Site
34.6 mi (~42 min)

Eugene O’Neill National Historic Site

Danville, California
National Historic Site
San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park
43.9 mi (~53 min)

San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park

San Francisco, California
National Historical Park
Alcatraz Island
44.8 mi (~54 min)

Alcatraz Island

San Francisco Bay, California
Presidio of San Francisco
44.9 mi (~54 min)

Presidio of San Francisco

San Francisco, California
Fort Point National Historic Site
45.7 mi (~55 min)

Fort Point National Historic Site

San Francisco, California
National Historic Site
John Muir National Historic Site
46.5 mi (~56 min)

John Muir National Historic Site

Martinez, California
National Historic Site
Rosie the Riveter WWII Home Front National Historical Park
47.3 mi (~57 min)

Rosie the Riveter WWII Home Front National Historical Park

Richmond, California
National Historical Park
Port Chicago Naval Magazine National Memorial
50.3 mi (~1 hr 0 min)

Port Chicago Naval Magazine National Memorial

Martinez, California
National Memorial
Golden Gate National Recreation Area
53.2 mi (~1 hr 4 min)

Golden Gate National Recreation Area

San Francisco, California
National Recreation Area
Muir Woods National Monument
54.2 mi (~1 hr 5 min)

Muir Woods National Monument

Mill Valley, California
National Monument
Pinnacles National Park
70.4 mi (~1 hr 24 min)

Pinnacles National Park

Paicines, California
National Park
Point Reyes National Seashore
73.5 mi (~1 hr 28 min)

Point Reyes National Seashore

Point Reyes Station, California
National Seashore

Weekend Getaways (100-200 Miles)

Great for weekend trips from San Jose

Yosemite National Park
132.3 mi (~2 hr 39 min)

Yosemite National Park

Yosemite National Park, California
National Park
Devils Postpile National Monument
154.7 mi (~3 hr 6 min)

Devils Postpile National Monument

Mammoth Lakes, California
National Monument
Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks
187 mi (~3 hr 44 min)

Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks

Three Rivers, California
National Parks

Extended Adventures (200-300 Miles)

Perfect for long weekend adventures from San Jose

Manzanar National Historic Site
210.1 mi (~4 hr 12 min)

Manzanar National Historic Site

California
National Historic Site
Lassen Volcanic National Park
219.5 mi (~4 hr 23 min)

Lassen Volcanic National Park

California
National Park
Whiskeytown National Recreation Area
229.6 mi (~4 hr 36 min)

Whiskeytown National Recreation Area

California
National Recreation Area
César E. Chávez National Monument
235.7 mi (~4 hr 43 min)

César E. Chávez National Monument

California
National Monument
Channel Islands National Park
256.7 mi (~5 hr 8 min)

Channel Islands National Park

California
National Park
Death Valley National Park
269 mi (~5 hr 23 min)

Death Valley National Park

California
National Park
Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area
284 mi (~5 hr 41 min)

Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area

California
National Recreation Area

Planning Your Visit from San Jose

San Jose is perfectly positioned for exploring national parks across the region. With 12 parks within 100 miles, you can enjoy incredible outdoor adventures without extensive travel. Eugene O’Neill National Historic Site is your closest option at just 34.6 miles—approximately 42 min by car.

Best practices: Check individual park pages for current conditions, entrance fees, and reservation requirements. Many parks offer America the Beautiful passes for frequent visitors. Remember to practice Leave No Trace principles and respect all park regulations during your visit.

Guided Tours Near San Jose

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