Rolling green hills with trails winding through them, under a bright blue sky

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The best way to discover your open spaces is to visit them!

Open Space Authority preserves are open year-round, free to visit and offer opportunities for people of all backgrounds and interests to connect with nature. Come hike or walk, bike, horseback ride or simply relax in a beautiful landscape.

If you’re new to enjoying open space, check out our New Visitors page to prepare for your next visit!

Your Open Space Preserves

A dirt trail winds through lush green hills dotted with dark green oak trees, in the distance a rainbow arcs over farmland below

Coyote Valley

Located in the rural greenbelt between San José and Morgan Hill, Coyote Valley Open Space Preserve offers breathtaking nature experiences for all. Visit Coyote Valley.

A green grassy hillside with small orange wildflowers, a hiker walks away from the camera on a dirt trail on the right side of the image. Green, scrub-covered hillsides in the background under a blue sky filled with white fluffy clouds.

Máyyan ‘Ooyákma – Coyote Ridge

Comprised of rare serpentine grasslands, this unique preserve is a biodiversity hotspot for sensitive endangered plants and animals and a can't-miss destination for wildflower season. Visit Máyyan ‘Ooyákma – Coyote Ridge.

Two hikers walk towards the camera on a dirt trail across a green grassy hill covered in trees, with a view behind them of more hills and a blue sky

Rancho Cañada del Oro

Featuring mixed woodlands, grasslands and glistening creeks, this preserve nestled in the southern foothills of the Santa Cruz Mountains is a hidden gem. Visit Rancho Cañada del Oro.

Sierra Vista

Located in the Eastern foothills of Santa Clara County, Sierra Vista boasts some of the best views in the region, amidst oak woodlands, rolling grasslands and chaparral habitats. Visit Sierra Vista.