There is so much to do when visiting California, but there are some places no one should miss.
Yosemite National Park is full of wonders. You can ski there in winter, hike and camp. See wildlife and just stare at the scenary.
The main valley is breath-taking in it's beauty. It is to state the overused term AWESOME!
In spring the sides of the valley are washed by half a dozen waterfalls. The near vertical faces of El Capitan and Half Dome dominate the valley from every angle.
If you only see one thing. See Yosemite.
The Tar Pits in Los Angeles are a wonderful day trip if you are in L.A.
Hold your nose though as they stink like an oil refinery.
There is a wonderful museum full of the remains of Sabre Tooth cats and Dire Wolves which once scavenged on animals caught in the treacherous tar pits.
Take a drive down Highway One. Best views are driving south as this puts you right on the cliff edge. Almost anywhere along the route on the Central Coast will offer you magnificent views of the coast and Pacific Ocean.
Actually known to William Randolph Hearst as "The Ranch" His Castle was in Cardiff, Wales.
The mountain top building shows the oppulance of early twentieth century wealth. Hearst had his architect create a whole Italian Village complete with swimming pools, medieval banqueting hall and domed villas.
Enjoy as you drive down Highway 1.
Located in the Western Sierra Nevada these two neighboring parks are the home of the great California Redwoods, the Sequoia, big trees.
Take a trip to Grant Grove, named for the General Grant tree one of the larger seqoia in the parks or visit the larger General Sherman nearby.
These are just five suggestions of things to see in California. There is much more. Cities, coastline, mountains and world famous celebrities. California pretty much has it all.
I would love to see these things in California. I am going to use this list for some great vacation ideas.
I visited these when I lived in California and sure do agree with your fine list.thank you. h5
Cant wait to visit CA again!
It has been such a long time since I have been in California. Thanks for sharing this list.
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