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Moderate ocean temperature at Emma Wood State Beach makes the area a great place for swimming, surfing and fishing. Catches include perch, bass, cabezon and corbina. A freshwater marsh at the southwest end of the beach attract raccoons, songbirds and red-tailed hawks. The beach also features the crumbling ruins of a World War II coastal artillery site. There is a grassy area for groups and a campground for hikers and bikers. The beach offers a view of Anacapa Island - and occasional dolphins.

The 13,300 acre park features five miles of ocean shoreline with rocky bluffs, sandy beaches, and sand dunes. There are over 70 miles of hiking trails for all levels, with rugged hills, uplands, two major river canyons and wide grassy valleys dotted with sycamores, oaks, and a few native walnuts.

The Park has 1.5 miles of beach to explore reefs, tidepools, coastal caves, fish, and surf. Giant sycamores shade the main campgrounds. The park offers hiking, a visitor center, camp store, and welcomes dogs on a leash in specified areas. Junior Ranger & campfire programs are offered in the summer.

Fort Tejon State Historic Park is the site of a fort established by the U.S. Army in 1854. The post is one of the significant remaining links to the early American occupation period of California. The fort was designed to protect Native Americans living on the Sebastian Indian Reservation. There are restored adobes from the original fort and the park's museum features exhibits on army life and local history. The park also has a number of beautiful 300 year-old valley oak trees. The site also has living history events held by volunteers in costume.