California is located in the western U.S. coast and is a popular destination for tourists from around the world. California has several national parks, northern forests quiet, excellent opportunities for skiing, beaches, the iconic Golden Gate Bridge, vineyards, Disneyland, Hollywood, castles, mountains, giant sequoias, aquariums and beautiful sunsets / Sunrise over the Pacific Ocean.

1. Los Angeles, Anaheim:

Disneyland Resort and Theme Park located in Anaheim and is the first home of Mickey Mouse. You can enjoy attractions, live shows for children and parades of famous cartoon characters of Hollywood and characters. Additional things to see include the California Adventure Park and Magic Kingdom. Los Angeles is famous for the Hollywood district located northwest of downtown. Other things to see are the Legoland, Los Angeles County Museum of Art and La Brea Tar Pits.

2. San Francisco:

Loaded with tons of tourist attractions, are the most famous Alcatraz Island, which was once a maximum security prison, suspended for the Golden Gate bridge, which is the iconic symbol of the city, Golden Gate Park, the Chinese city, downtown San Francisco, the vibrant fishing pier (and Pier 39) with excellent seafood restaurants and various tourist activities, USS Midway, an aircraft carrier in the Navy and served on the ship before, but now a museum open to the public. Do not miss the cable car is the only manually operated cable car in the world.

3. Napa Valley:

Visited by millions of tourists each year, is the famous production region California wine. Additional things to enjoy include the Wine Train, Culinary Institute of America, the Old Faithful geyser, Safari West Wildlife Tours, Petrified Forest, Opera and air balloon rides over the valley.

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Yosemite National Park:

One of the first wilderness parks in the United States, park attractions include El Capitan, Eagle Peak, Glacier Point, Half Dome, Mariposa Grove, tape Fall, Yosemite Falls, Yosemite Valley, Bridal Veil Fall and Sentinel Dome.

5. Lake and Mount Shasta:

Located north of Redding, Shasta Lake is a recreational area surrounded by beautiful mountains, is also famous for Lake Shasta caverns. Mount Shasta is located further north and a great place for camping, hiking and climbing the majestic mountain.

6. Sequoia National Park:

The adjacent park and Kings Canyon parks are home to the giant redwood trees and Redwood. Most famous sites are General Grant Tree, General Sherman Tree, Giant Forest, Grant Grove, Muir Grove, Kings Canyon and the Redwood Mountain Grove.

7. San Simeon – Hearst Castle:

Located halfway between Los Angeles and San Francisco, this estate is a pastiche of historic architectural styles. Accessible only by a regular bus tour, the castle itself is three miles inland on a hill.

8. Monterey Bay Aquarium:

It is located 110 miles south of San Francisco and shows great variety of marine life including sharks, octopuses, fish, wolf eels, jelly fish and much more. It is located near the Cannery Row area of Monterey.

9 Sea World and the San Diego Zoo:

The San Diego Sea World covers 150 acres of Mission Bay, the famous San Diego Zoo is part of Balboa Park.

10. Sonoma Valley & Bodega Bay:

Sonoma Valley is home to some of the first wineries in the state and offers festivals and events throughout the year, including the prestigious Sonoma Valley Film Festival. Quarryhill Other attractions include Botanical Gardens, Russian River, Jack London State Historic Park, Train Town, The Sonoma Plaza and the coast of the famous Bodega Bay next to the Pacific Ocean.

By Swati A
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