Wilder Ranch State Park Wilder Ranch State Park 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. The first
Shadow Creek Ranch Shadow Creek Ranch Shadow Creek Ranch is a master planned community in Pearland, Texas, United States. Shadow Creek Ranch, which has of space, is west of State Highway 288, south of Beltway 8, and about from the Texas Medical Center. Shadow Creek Ranch, the largest master planned community in Pearland, is a bedroom community for commuters to Houston. The construction of State Highway 288 led to the development of Shadow Creek Ranch. The master planned community has experienced solid population growth due to its proximity to Downtown Houston. The City of Pearland annexed areas that are now Shadow Creek Ranch