North Coast & Redwoods
In Klamath, take exit 769 off Hwy 101 to squeeze through a tree and enjoy the photo op. There is a souvenir shop, as well.
Must-see attractions in California
Disneyland Resort
A pod of jellyfish bob up and down on 40ft stalks of 'kelp' and parachute down. It's tame enough for even preschoolers.
San Luis Obispo
Samples from six different labels inside an early-20th-century wooden schoolhouse, with two bocce ball courts outside.
San Joaquin Valley
The downtown tasting room pours Spanish varietals that only recently were discovered to grow like mad in the Lodi sun.
West of I-5
This hulking downtown building was built in 1857 and has a collection of gold nuggets, flakes and dust in the foyer.
Santa Cruz
With a good surf break and bathrooms, this pretty all-around sandy spot is further east of 26th Ave off E Cliff Dr.
Carmel-by-the-Sea
Migratory birds are attracted to this mile-long stretch of sand bordered by a lagoon formed by the Carmel River.
Beverly Hills, Bel Air, Brentwood & Westwood
Designed by Richard Meier, the Broad Art Center houses the UCLA visual-arts programs and an MFA student gallery.
Newport Beach
This calm beach, known as Mothers Beach for its kid-friendly currents, has a lifeguard, restrooms and a shower.
San Luis Obispo
Boisterous tasting room pours different varietals from Edna Valley and Paso Robles, with a tiny gourmet deli.
Monterey
Open to the public, this fine adobe structure was originally built in 1847 by Scottish settler, David Wight.
San Diego
A 60ft tall wooden-trestle pedestrian bridge built in the early 20th century. It runs across a steep valley.
San Joaquin Valley
The beautiful Banner Island Ballpark is where the minor-league Stockton Ports play ball April to September.
Santa Cruz
Big beach with bonfire pits and a lagoon, good for kids and often fairly empty. It’s off E Cliff Dr.
San Luis Obispo
In a rust-colored barn tasting room, tipple hand-crafted, small-lot wines grown mostly organically.
Carmel-by-the-Sea
This roadside farmstand offers smoothies, soups and lets you harvest your own herbs in the garden.
Pasadena & the San Gabriel Valley
Gallery on the Art Center College of Design campus.
Disneyland Resort
Take a slow boat on the Rivers of America in this replica of an 18th-century sailing ship.
Russian River Area
An entertainment complex with restaurants, bars, bowling, an arcade and a trampoline park.
San Luis Obispo
Sip Paragon Vineyard estate Chardonnay by panoramic windows overlooking fields of grapes.
San Luis Obispo
Small, family-run vineyard pours cult-worthy Pinot Noir inside a cozy brick tasting room.
Orange County
This attractively landscaped traffic circle forms the crossroads of Old Towne Orange.
Gold Country
Don't miss the Rhône red blend at Twisted Oak's tasting room in downtown Murphys.
Disneyland Resort
Kid-friendly retro 'spaceships' take off, spinning around a central column.
West of I-5
Check out the underwater viewing area of the steelhead and salmon ladder.
Disneyland Resort
The little ones love climbing the stairways of this 80ft-tall treehouse.
Coronado Museum of History and Art
San Diego
Exhibits on local history and art and a huge archive of 20,000 photos.
Pinnacles National Park – East Entrance
Central Coast
The park's east entrance sits at the crossroads of Hwys 146 and 25.
Pinnacles National Park – West Entrance
Central Coast
The park's west entrance is reached via Hwy 146 from Soledad.
San Diego
Opened in San Diego in 1964, SeaWorld became one of California’s most popular theme parks. Visitors shuttle between aquatic-themed rides, animal…
San Diego
The Hillcrest sign was first hung in 1940; a newer version was erected in 1984.
