Vasquez Rocks Natural Area Park

Vasquez Rocks is a dramatic rock formation that has doubled for alien planets, frontier landscapes, and mythic wilderness in countless productions. It is one of Southern California's most recognizable filming landscapes and also a striking real-world park.

The park is strongly associated with Star Trek, where its angled rock formations became a recurring science-fiction backdrop.

Check park hours before visiting. Bring water, sun protection, and sturdy shoes; stay on marked trails and avoid climbing closed formations.