National Parks Near Sunnyvale, California

Plan your next outdoor adventure with our complete guide to 37 national parks near Sunnyvale. The closest park is just 31.6 miles away—perfect for a quick day trip.

37
Parks Within Range
12
Within 100 Miles
31.6
Miles to Closest

Closest Parks (Within 100 Miles)

Perfect for day trips from Sunnyvale

⭐ Closest
Eugene O’Neill National Historic Site
31.6 mi (~38 min)

Eugene O’Neill National Historic Site

Danville, California
National Historic Site
San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park
37.2 mi (~45 min)

San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park

San Francisco, California
National Historical Park
Presidio of San Francisco
37.8 mi (~45 min)

Presidio of San Francisco

San Francisco, California
Alcatraz Island
38.1 mi (~46 min)

Alcatraz Island

San Francisco Bay, California
Fort Point National Historic Site
38.7 mi (~46 min)

Fort Point National Historic Site

San Francisco, California
National Historic Site
Rosie the Riveter WWII Home Front National Historical Park
41.4 mi (~50 min)

Rosie the Riveter WWII Home Front National Historical Park

Richmond, California
National Historical Park
John Muir National Historic Site
42.8 mi (~51 min)

John Muir National Historic Site

Martinez, California
National Historic Site
Golden Gate National Recreation Area
45.9 mi (~55 min)

Golden Gate National Recreation Area

San Francisco, California
National Recreation Area
Muir Woods National Monument
47.1 mi (~57 min)

Muir Woods National Monument

Mill Valley, California
National Monument
Port Chicago Naval Magazine National Memorial
47.5 mi (~57 min)

Port Chicago Naval Magazine National Memorial

Martinez, California
National Memorial
Point Reyes National Seashore
66.1 mi (~1 hr 19 min)

Point Reyes National Seashore

Point Reyes Station, California
National Seashore
Pinnacles National Park
76.9 mi (~1 hr 32 min)

Pinnacles National Park

Paicines, California
National Park

Weekend Getaways (100-200 Miles)

Great for weekend trips from Sunnyvale

Yosemite National Park
139.7 mi (~2 hr 48 min)

Yosemite National Park

Yosemite National Park, California
National Park
Devils Postpile National Monument
162.6 mi (~3 hr 15 min)

Devils Postpile National Monument

Mammoth Lakes, California
National Monument
Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks
195.5 mi (~3 hr 55 min)

Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks

Three Rivers, California
National Parks

Extended Adventures (200-300 Miles)

Perfect for long weekend adventures from Sunnyvale

Lassen Volcanic National Park
218.5 mi (~4 hr 22 min)

Lassen Volcanic National Park

California
National Park
Manzanar National Historic Site
218.6 mi (~4 hr 22 min)

Manzanar National Historic Site

California
National Historic Site
Whiskeytown National Recreation Area
226.3 mi (~4 hr 32 min)

Whiskeytown National Recreation Area

California
National Recreation Area
César E. Chávez National Monument
243.6 mi (~4 hr 52 min)

César E. Chávez National Monument

California
National Monument
Channel Islands National Park
262.3 mi (~5 hr 15 min)

Channel Islands National Park

California
National Park
Death Valley National Park
277.5 mi (~5 hr 33 min)

Death Valley National Park

California
National Park
Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area
290.9 mi (~5 hr 49 min)

Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area

California
National Recreation Area
Redwood National and State Parks
296.4 mi (~5 hr 56 min)

Redwood National and State Parks

California
National and State Parks

Planning Your Visit from Sunnyvale

Sunnyvale 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 31.6 miles—approximately 38 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 Sunnyvale

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