Popular Attractions in California

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A rugged stretch of California’s central coast with dramatic cliffs, scenic views, and famous drives along Highway 1.

A remote national park made up of five islands known for their unique wildlife and outdoor activities.

The hottest, driest, and lowest national park in the U.S., with dramatic desert landscapes and salt flats.

A historic estate built by newspaper magnate William Randolph Hearst, now a museum with guided tours.

A vast protected area in southern California, known for rugged rock formations and stark desert landscapes.

A large freshwater lake in the Sierra Nevada Mountains, known for skiing, beaches, and year-round outdoor recreation.

A collection of protected forests, beaches, and grasslands, home to the tallest trees on Earth.

A popular island getaway off the coast of Southern California offering beaches, hiking, and marine life.

Home to massive sequoia trees including General Sherman Tree, vast wilderness, and deep canyons.

A film studio and theme park offering rides, shows, and a behind-the-scenes look at movie making.

Renowned for its giant, ancient sequoia trees, towering waterfalls, and granite cliffs such as El Capitan and Half Dome.