| Wilder Ranch State Park | |
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IUCN category V (protected landscape/seascape) | |
 Restored Wilder Ranch house | |
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| Location | Santa Cruz County, California, United States |
| Nearest city | Santa Cruz, California |
| Coordinates | 36°59′N 122°06′W / 36.983°N 122.100°W |
| Area | 7,000 acres (28 km2) |
| Governing body | California Department of Parks & Recreation |
Wilder Ranch State Park is a California State Park on the Pacific Ocean coast north of Santa Cruz, California. The park was formerly a dairy ranch, and many of the ranch buildings have been restored for use as a museum. There are no campgrounds; a day-use parking lot provides access to the museum. Dogs are prohibited on the trails, but many trails allow bikes and/or horses. The long trails and ocean views make the area a favorite of hikers, equestrians and mountain bikers. Public beaches continue to the north in Coast Dairies State Park.