









Sam McDonald Park
Loma Mar
Wander through nearly 40 acres of old-growth redwoods shrouded in coastal fog, where banana slugs glisten and mushrooms pop up after rain. This 850-acre park honors Sam McDonald, Stanford's first Black administrator and one of the Peninsula's first Black landowners.
old-growth redwoods
mushroom hunting
banana slugs
historic park
Tips
🍄"This spot is a hidden gem for mushroom lovers!"
💵bring $6 cash for parking (self-pay envelope)
🌧️visit after rain for best mushroom spotting
Sam McDonald Park
Loma MarOpens Friday at 8:00 AM










Wander through nearly 40 acres of old-growth redwoods shrouded in coastal fog, where banana slugs glisten and mushrooms pop up after rain. This 850-acre park honors Sam McDonald, Stanford's first Black administrator and one of the Peninsula's first Black landowners.
old-growth redwoods
mushroom hunting
banana slugs
historic park
Tips
🍄"This spot is a hidden gem for mushroom lovers!"
💵bring $6 cash for parking (self-pay envelope)
🌧️visit after rain for best mushroom spotting