California is on almost everyone's bucket list. Finding fun things to do in California is not the issue; it's trying to narrow the choices down to a manageable level. Whether you're an outdoors person or a lover of city lights, the Golden State has unforgettable sights and adventures waiting. This, the nation's third largest but most populous state, has something for every age and every interest.
The Golden State is known all over the world for certain famous names and places. Hollywood, the Big Sur, Los Angeles, the Golden Gate Bridge, and Disneyland ring bells in almost every culture, and all of these are tops on the visitors' favorite places list. Shopaholics may want to walk down Rodeo Drive, while teenagers might want to visit one of the innumerable beaches for a taste of the surfer culture. Other 'must see' spots include the vineyards of Napa and Sonoma, the strawberry fields of Oxnard, and Fisherman's Wharf in San Francisco.
Outdoors you can try to see the top of a 350-foot redwood, snooze by Lake Placid, survive the Salmon's whitewater, or find an urban park for a stroll among the geranium hedges. Visitors of all ages and stages of physical fitness can enjoy fun in the sun in the Golden State.
The infinite variety of California includes the nation's highest point at the top of Mt. Whitney and its lowest in Death Valley. Hikers could spend a lifetime and not see all the natural wonders. There are marshes with rare birds, forests with towering sequoias, the wilderness of Yosemite with almost every animal you can imagine, and world-class surf off Oxnard and many other beach cities. Even the sunsets are unforgettable seen from a Pacific coast clifftop.
California's cities are as much a draw as its rugged mountains, gorgeous beaches, and fertile plains. Some of the world's most charming residential areas are in San Francisco and San Diego. The Golden Gate Bridge, an engineering marvel, is always on the top ten favorite places to visit list for visitors. The Carnegie Art Museum in Oxnard and the Getty Center in San Francisco are other attractions that are as striking and memorable outside as in.
See the homes of the rich and famous in Palm Springs or Malibu. Shop where the stars do, dine in their favorite restaurants, and visit their favorite night spots. See the famous Hollywood letters on the side of Mount Lee, and pose on the Walk of Fame in Los Angeles, where bronze stars honor outstanding individuals. Visit a movie studio or ride the trolley cars in Riverside or San Diego.
Although most people think of movie stars and beaches when they think of the Golden State, the state's largest industry is agriculture. There are miles of citrus groves, vineyards, strawberry fields, truck gardens, and orchards. A tour of Northern California shows visitors just how big and varied this great state really is.
Visit historic missions, fabulous art museums, beautiful municipal buildings, and sites that figured large in the state's history. Relax at a five-star resort. Learn about the wildlife of the coast's marshes and forests. Eat fabulous seafood. No matter what a vacation means to you, you will find it in sunny California.
The Golden State is known all over the world for certain famous names and places. Hollywood, the Big Sur, Los Angeles, the Golden Gate Bridge, and Disneyland ring bells in almost every culture, and all of these are tops on the visitors' favorite places list. Shopaholics may want to walk down Rodeo Drive, while teenagers might want to visit one of the innumerable beaches for a taste of the surfer culture. Other 'must see' spots include the vineyards of Napa and Sonoma, the strawberry fields of Oxnard, and Fisherman's Wharf in San Francisco.
Outdoors you can try to see the top of a 350-foot redwood, snooze by Lake Placid, survive the Salmon's whitewater, or find an urban park for a stroll among the geranium hedges. Visitors of all ages and stages of physical fitness can enjoy fun in the sun in the Golden State.
The infinite variety of California includes the nation's highest point at the top of Mt. Whitney and its lowest in Death Valley. Hikers could spend a lifetime and not see all the natural wonders. There are marshes with rare birds, forests with towering sequoias, the wilderness of Yosemite with almost every animal you can imagine, and world-class surf off Oxnard and many other beach cities. Even the sunsets are unforgettable seen from a Pacific coast clifftop.
California's cities are as much a draw as its rugged mountains, gorgeous beaches, and fertile plains. Some of the world's most charming residential areas are in San Francisco and San Diego. The Golden Gate Bridge, an engineering marvel, is always on the top ten favorite places to visit list for visitors. The Carnegie Art Museum in Oxnard and the Getty Center in San Francisco are other attractions that are as striking and memorable outside as in.
See the homes of the rich and famous in Palm Springs or Malibu. Shop where the stars do, dine in their favorite restaurants, and visit their favorite night spots. See the famous Hollywood letters on the side of Mount Lee, and pose on the Walk of Fame in Los Angeles, where bronze stars honor outstanding individuals. Visit a movie studio or ride the trolley cars in Riverside or San Diego.
Although most people think of movie stars and beaches when they think of the Golden State, the state's largest industry is agriculture. There are miles of citrus groves, vineyards, strawberry fields, truck gardens, and orchards. A tour of Northern California shows visitors just how big and varied this great state really is.
Visit historic missions, fabulous art museums, beautiful municipal buildings, and sites that figured large in the state's history. Relax at a five-star resort. Learn about the wildlife of the coast's marshes and forests. Eat fabulous seafood. No matter what a vacation means to you, you will find it in sunny California.