List of the best places to visit in California.
Yosemite National Park
Tunnel View, El Capitan & giant sequoias
Yosemite National Park is an American national park in California, surrounded on the southeast by Sierra National Forest and on the northwest by Stanislaus National Forest.
Joshua Tree National Park
Joshua trees & unusual rock formations
Joshua Tree National Park is an American national park in southeastern California, east of San Bernardino and Los Angeles and north Palm Springs.
Disneyland Park
Famed amusement park with 8 themed lands
The Disneyland Park, originally Disneyland, is the first of two theme parks built at the Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, California.
Golden Gate Bridge
Iconic art deco span opened in 1937
San Diego Zoo
Zoo, safari park & wildlife conservation
The San Diego Zoo is a zoo in Balboa Park, San Diego, California, housing over 12,000 animals of more than 650 species and subspecies on 100 acres of Balboa Park leased from the City of San Diego.
Sequoia National Park
Sequoia trees, mountains & Giant Forest
Sequoia National Park is an American national park in the southern Sierra Nevada east of Visalia, California.
Los Angeles County Museum of Art
From pre-Columbian to contemporary works
Los Angeles County Museum of Art, is a visual arts museum that offers a collection of Japanese arts, modern and contemporary arts, paintings, photography, textiles, as well as Islamic arts.
Alcatraz Island
Notorious prison/historical attraction
Alcatraz Island is located in San Francisco Bay, 1.25 miles offshore from San Francisco, California, United States.
The Getty
Celebrated free venue for art exhibits
The Getty Center, in Los Angeles, California, is a campus of the Getty Museum and other programs of the Getty Trust.
Universal Studios Hollywood
Big movie-themed amusement park
Universal Studios Hollywood is a film studio and theme park in the San Fernando Valley area of Los Angeles County, California.
Santa Monica Pier
Popular landmark for rides & restaurants
The Santa Monica Pier is a large double-jointed pier at the foot of Colorado Avenue in Santa Monica, California, United States.
Griffith Observatory
Planetarium, telescopes & city views
Griffith Observatory is an observatory in Los Angeles, California on the south-facing slope of Mount Hollywood in Griffith Park.
Balboa Park
Multi-attraction park covers 1,200 acres
Balboa Park is a 1,200-acre historic urban cultural park in San Diego, California, United States.
Disneyland Resort
Iconic resort with 2 theme parks
The Disneyland Resort, commonly known as Disneyland, is an entertainment resort in Anaheim, California.
Monterey Bay Aquarium
Sprawling marine life attraction
Monterey Bay Aquarium is a nonprofit public aquarium in Monterey, California.
Lassen Volcanic National Park
Bumpass Hell & Lassen Peak Volcano
Lassen Volcanic National Park is an American national park in northeastern California.
San Francisco Museum of Modern Art
Vast collection of prominent artworks
The San Francisco Museum of Modern Art is a modern and contemporary art museum located in San Francisco, California.
Knott's Berry Farm
Old-school theme park with rides & charm
Knott's Berry Farm is a 57-acre theme park located in Buena Park, California, owned and operated by Cedar Fair.
Redwood National and State Parks
Old-growth redwood forests & Fern Canyon
The Redwood National and State Parks are a complex of several state and national parks located in the United States, along the coast of northern California.
Disney California Adventure Park
Modern theme park with dining & shows
SeaWorld San Diego
Aquatic theme park with shows & rides
SeaWorld San Diego is an animal theme park, oceanarium, outside aquarium and marine mammal park, in San Diego, California, United States, inside Mission Bay Park.
Hotel del Coronado, Curio Collection by Hilton
Lively beachfront property with dining
Hotel del Coronado, also known as The Del and Hotel Del, is a historic beachfront hotel in the city of Coronado, just across the San Diego Bay from San Diego, California.
Hollywood Sign
Iconic letters atop Mount Lee since 1923
The Hollywood Sign is an American landmark and cultural icon overlooking Hollywood, Los Angeles, California.
Golden Gate Park
Gardens, trails, museums & festivals
Golden Gate Park, located in San Francisco, California, United States, is a large urban park consisting of 1,017 acres of public grounds.
California Academy of Sciences
Museum with science exhibits & research
The California Academy of Sciences is a research institute and natural history museum in San Francisco, California.
Yosemite Falls
Famed, towering mountainside waterfalls
Yosemite Falls is the highest waterfall in Yosemite National Park, dropping a total of 2,425 feet from the top of the upper fall to the base of the lower fall.
Hearst Castle
Storied hilltop mansion open for tours
Hearst Castle, known formally as La Cuesta Encantada, is a historic, palatial estate in San Simeon, California, located on the Central Coast of California.
The Queen Mary
Floating 1930s hotel with dining & a spa
Palisades Tahoe
Skiing & year-round recreation
LEGOLAND California
Vibrant Lego-themed hotel with a pool
Kings Canyon National Park
Mountains, sequoia trees & Grant Grove
Channel Islands National Park
Islands with views, sea caves & seals
The Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens
Cultural center with galleries & gardens
The Huntington Library, Art Museum and Botanical Gardens, known as The Huntington, is a collections-based educational and research institution established by Henry E. Huntington and Arabella Huntington and located in San Marino, California.
Half Dome
Yosemite's iconic dome & climbing spot
Half Dome is a granite dome at the eastern end of Yosemite Valley in Yosemite National Park, California.
Muir Woods National Monument
Giant redwoods & Redwood Creek
Muir Woods National Monument is a United States National Monument managed by the National Park Service, named after naturalist John Muir. It is located on Mount Tamalpais near the Pacific coast, in southwestern Marin County, California.
"it's a small world"
Boat ride with dolls singing iconic song
"It's a Small World" is a water-based boat ride located in the Fantasyland area at various Disney theme parks worldwide, including Disneyland Park in Anaheim, California.
The Broad
Contemporary museum with many works
The Broad is a contemporary art museum on Grand Avenue in Downtown Los Angeles.
Point Reyes National Seashore
Point Reyes Lighthouse & Alamere Falls
Point Reyes National Seashore is a 71,028-acre park preserve located on the Point Reyes Peninsula in Marin County, California.
Six Flags Magic Mountain
Amusement park with many roller-coasters
Six Flags Magic Mountain, formerly known simply as Magic Mountain, is a 262-acre theme park located in unincorporated Valencia, adjacent to the city of Santa Clarita, 35 miles northwest of downtown Los Angeles.
Pinnacles National Park
Park featuring caves & rock formations
Pinnacles National Park is an American national park protecting a mountainous area located east of the Salinas Valley in Central California, about five miles east of Soledad and 80 miles southeast of San Jose.
San Diego Zoo Safari Park
Vast wildlife sanctuary with tours
The San Diego Zoo Safari Park, originally named the San Diego Wild Animal Park until 2010, is an 1,800 acre zoo in the San Pasqual Valley area of San Diego, California, near Escondido.
Redwood National Park
Coastal reserve known for redwood trees
Coastal reserve known for redwood trees located California in the United States.
Heavenly Mountain Resort - California Lodge
Ski resort, lake, skiing, snowboarding and mountain
Heavenly is a ski resort in 3860 Saddle Road, South Lake Tahoe, CA, 96150, California, United States.
Exploratorium
Hands-on science museum
The Exploratorium is a museum of science, technology, and arts in San Francisco.
Northstar California Resort
Mountainside retreat with ski runs
Northstar California is a ski resort in Truckee, California, United States.
Walt Disney Concert Hall
Iconic home of the LA Philharmonic
The Walt Disney Concert Hall at 111 South Grand Avenue in downtown Los Angeles, California, is the fourth hall of the Los Angeles Music Center and was designed by Frank Gehry.
Glacier Point
Views of iconic Yosemite from up high
Griffith Park
Hiking trails, city views & L.A. Zoo
Griffith Park is a large municipal park at the eastern end of the Santa Monica Mountains, in the Los Feliz neighborhood of Los Angeles, California.
PIER 39
Scenic pier with food & activities
Pier 39 is a shopping center and popular tourist attraction built on a pier in San Francisco, California.
Lombard Street
Scenic steep street with 8 switchbacks
Lombard Street is an east–west street in San Francisco, California that is famous for a steep, one-block section with eight hairpin turns.
Anza-Borrego Desert State Park
Large park with campground & wildflowers
Anza-Borrego Desert State Park is a California State Park located within the Colorado Desert of southern California, United States.
Aquarium of the Pacific
Sea-life exhibits in a waterfront space
The Aquarium of the Pacific is a public aquarium on a 5-acre site on Rainbow Harbor in Long Beach, California, United States.
Union Square
Famed hub for retail, dining & nightlife
Union Square is a 2.6-acre public plaza bordered by Geary, Powell, Post and Stockton Streets in downtown San Francisco, California.
de Young Museum
Fine-arts museum with a sculpture garden
The de Young Museum, formally the M. H. de Young Memorial Museum, is a fine arts museum located in San Francisco, California.
Yosemite Valley
National park's iconic glacial valley
Hollywood Walk of Fame
Star-studded Hollywood sidewalk
Pirates of the Caribbean
Amusement ride, walt disney, roller coaster and amusement park
Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks
Scenic locale popular for day hikes
Palm Springs Aerial Tramway
Scenic canyon ride on rotating tram cars
Ferry Building
Mecca for farmers, vendors & food lovers
Cabrillo National Monument
Historic lighthouse with expansive views
Asian Art Museum
Eastern art & culture spanning centuries
USS Midway Museum
Historic aircraft carrier with exhibits
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
Iconic amusement park on the beach
The Palace Of Fine Arts
Theater & dance in a landmark building
Peter Pan's Flight
Disneyland's sailing pirate ship ride
Disneyland Hotel
Themed lodging with pools & dining
Coit Tower
Landmark offering 360-degree city views
Santa Monica State Beach
3.5-mi.-long beach with services
Winchester Mystery House
Quirky mansion with odd design details
El Capitan
Iconic rock formation with hiking trails
Hammer Museum
Displays of classic & cutting-edge art
Jungle Cruise
Boat trip along a tropical waterway
TCL Chinese Theatre
Landmark cinema & celebrity footprints
La Brea Tar Pits and Museum
Prehistoric-fossil excavation site
Rodeo Drive
Street known for luxury goods boutiques
Disney's Grand Californian Hotel & Spa
Upscale lodging with 3 pools & a spa
Emerald Bay State Park
National landmark with panoramic views
Badwater Basin
Salty basin sitting below sea level
Los Angeles Zoo
Lush zoo with more than 250 species
The Painted Ladies
Iconic row of historical Victorian homes
Castello di Amorosa
Tuscan-inspired castle & winery tours
Bixby Creek Bridge
Photogenic 1930s concrete arch bridge
Mount Whitney
Hikes & climbs on state's highest peak
Torrey Pines State Reserve
Trails, beaches, lagoons & wildlife
La Jolla Cove
Swimming, scuba diving & picnicking
Glass Beach
Coastal area known for its sea glass
Downtown Disney District
Disneyland destination for shops & food
Hollywood Bowl
Legendary outdoor venue for live music
The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens
Native species & animals since 1970
Bridalveil Fall
617-ft-tall plunge waterfall in Yosemite
McWay Falls
80-foot waterfall onto a small beach
Tunnel view
Highway overlook for scenic valley views
Hollywood Boulevard
Famous street with glitzy attractions
Legion of Honor
Renowned art museum with stunning views
Baker Beach
Ocean retreat for fishing & picnicking
Japanese Tea Garden
Manicured gardens with Japanese teahouse
Point Lobos State Natural Reserve
Coastal hikes, diving & a whaling museum
Mad Tea Party
Alice in Wonderland–themed spinning ride
