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Sights in California

  1. A

    Beverly Hills Library

    Has free internet and wi-fi access, carries international periodicals, and has special reading rooms for kids. Also hosts readings and cultural events.

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  2. Lake Berryessa

    Bicycling is popular here, probably because the only hill around is the bridge that crosses over the freeway. A favorite destination is Lake Berryessa.

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  3. B

    Santa Monica Library

    Has free internet and wi-fi access, carries international periodicals, and has special reading rooms for kids. Also hosts readings and cultural events.

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  4. C

    Hollywood Library

    Has free internet and wi-fi access, carries international periodicals, and has special reading rooms for kids. Also hosts readings and cultural events.

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  5. Scotty's Castle

    The whimsical Scotty's Castle is the place where costumed interpreters bring to life the strange tale of con-man Death Valley Scotty.

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  6. D

    Korean American Museum

    To connect with local Korean culture, pop into the free Korean American Museum which has changing art exhibits and cultural events.

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  7. Alpine Slide

    Great for families is the Alpine Slide, a small fun park with a water slide, wheeled downhill bobsled ride, go-cart track and miniature golf course.

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  8. Orange County Museum of Art

    Near Fashion Island, the Orange County Museum of Art provides a survey of California art as well as remarkably cutting-edge contemporary exhibits.

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  9. E

    Museum of Design Art and Architecture

    Museum of Design Art and Architecture is a starkly postmodern cube that also contains live-work lofts and an architecture firm.

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  10. F

    Zeum Art & Technology Center

    Technology that's too cool for school: robots, live-action video games, DIY music videos, and animation workshops with Silicon Valley innovators.

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  12. Catalina Island Museum

    The Catalina Island Museum has modest exhibits about milestones in the island's history, including its role during WWII and the Chicago Cubs era.

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  13. Azalea State Reserve

    Northeast of Arcata, 2 miles east of Hwy 101, Azalea State Reserve bursts into bloom late April to late May; otherwise it's just a pretty wood.

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  14. Storyland

    Adjacent to Roeding Park is Storyland, a kitschy children's fairy-tale world dating from 1962, and Playland, which has kiddie rides and games.

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  15. G

    California State Indian Museum

    Adjacent to the Sutter's Fort is the well-done California State Indian Museum is tiny but informative and has Ishi artifacts.

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  16. H

    Plaza de Viña Del Mar Park

    Plaza de Viña Del Mar Park has a fountain flanked by 14ft-tall elephant statues from the 1915 Panama-Pacific Exposition in San Francisco.

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  17. I

    CBS Television City

    CBS Television City is where game shows, talk shows, soap operas and other programs are taped, often before a live audience.

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  18. J

    Zabriskie Point

    Here you can scramble down into the eroded badlands. With a good sense of orientation, make the 4-mile round-trip hike over to Golden Canyon.

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  19. Goat Rock State Beach

    Volunteers protect the seals and educate tourists at Goat Rock State Beach during pupping season, between March and August.

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  20. K

    Sutter's Fort

    Restored to its 1850s appearance, the fort has historical actors in summer and some Saturdays throughout the year.

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  21. L

    San Francisco Bay-Delta Model

    At the harbor, the San Francisco Bay-Delta Model is a way-cool 1.5-acre hydraulic re-creation of the entire bay and delta.

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  23. M

    Capitol Museum

    The Capitol Museum, gives tours through period-furnished chambers. The Assembly and Senate rooms are open to the public.

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  24. Ceja

    Discover affordable Pinot blends in the mural-lined tasting room of Ceja, which was founded by former vineyard workers.

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  25. N

    Museum of Craft & Folk Arts

    Duck into Yerba Buena Lane to celebrate creative breakthroughs in skilled hands at the Museum of Craft & Folk Arts.

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  26. North Tahoe Regional Park

    North Tahoe Regional Park, at the northern end of National St, has hiking, biking, cross-country ski trails and nice picnic facilities.

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    Koyasan Buddhist Temple

    Tucked into a hidden courtyard away from the street, near the Japanese Village Plaza, is the Koyasan Buddhist Temple .

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