California Code, Harbors and Navigation Code - HNC § 61.2

For the purposes of this division, the department may receive and accept for the state any gift, devise, grant or other conveyance of title to or any interest in real property.  It may receive and accept gifts, donations, contributions, or bequests of money to be used in acquiring title to or any interest in real property or in improving it, in connection with the development and operation of small craft harbors and connecting waterways.  It may also receive and accept personal property for such purposes.