California it's the heart of the western world's film industry it's diverse in geography and it's rich in culture the West Coast State of California is known for its many attractions that lure Travelers year round from famous landmarks such as the Golden Gate Bridge and the Hollywood Sign to the Golden State's Rich outdoor opportunities this eclectic State makes for a well-rounded vacation here's a look at the best places to visit in California [Music] number 10 Death Valley Death Valley with over 3 million Acres of designated Wilderness and hundreds of miles of paved and Backcountry roads located
in the Mojave Desert Death Valley encompasses much of the Death Valley National Park famous for the highest temperature ever recorded any anywhere in the world a sizzling 134° in July 1936 although regarded as the driest and lowest place in North America Death Valley offers a variety of outdoor activities historic sites and nature viewing places of interest include the scenic Vista of zabrisky point and historic sites like Scotty's Castle the Wild Rose charcoal kils and ruins of ghost towns for the best weather arrive between November and March in summer the Park's average daytime temperature can often
surpass 120° [Music] [Music] number nine Palm Springs soon after World War II the city offered a luxurious getaway for an interesting mix of Hollywood celebrities and top politicians today Palm Springs is still a hub of mid-century modern architecture some former celebrity homes are even vacation rentals its Pools Spas and restaurants many with outdoor seating attract a wide swath of visitors it can sometimes feel like another time too whether you're antique shopping on Palm Canyon Drive or cruising around neighborhoods like tennis club to gawk at the architecture what's more the colorful sunsets rival those on the
coast and the Magnificent desert scenery where snowcapped mountain ridges mingle with Springtime super blooms should not be missed Palm Springs passed muster for Hollywood stars and still delivers on a great mix of fun and relaxing ation for today's Travelers [Music] number eight San Diego California's second largest city and the United States's eighth largest with postcard perfect beaches and year- round Sunshine San Diego is laidback California at its best located just north of the Mexican border San Diego is a large coastal city with a small town atmosphere the most popular attraction in San Diego is America's
Premier Zoo which is located in Balboa Park with flowering Gardens and Spanish architecture what's more Sandy Diego offers some of the best California tours including whale watching tours boat tours and fishing charters another tourist magnet San Diego's stunning Coastline offers miles of fantastic beaches including the upscale Beach neighborhood of La Hoya [Music] [Music] number seven San Francisco is a commercial financial and Cultural Center within Northern California located on a peninsula between the Pacific Ocean and San Francisco Bay undoubtedly the Golden Gate Bridge is the city's number one attraction each year the Golden Gate Bridge attracts
more than 10 million visitors to take in its tremendous 746 ft tall towers sweeping main cables signature International Orange color and Art Deco styling it is a sensory experience featuring color light and sound in addition visitors to San Francisco can visit Lombard Street which is famous for its tight curves or take a trip to San Francisco's Chinatown section which is the largest outside of Asia and then of course there are the other big tourist favorites Fisherman's Warf and the infamous prison on alcatra Island [Music] number six Los Angeles the second largest city in the USA
Los Angeles is located in Southern California surrounded by the Pacific coast mountains and valleys the City of Angels is really as dreamy as they say Los Angeles is a place where nature and Hollywood glamour Collide travelers to La can find some of the best known places on the planet here including TC Chinese Theater and the Walk of Fame but there's also gorgeous beaches including wild and crazy Venice Beach in Malibu the Sandy playground favored by movie stars Los Angeles is also one of the best places in the United States to go in search of celebrities
tourists can look for celebrity homes or shop at the designer stores in Beverly Hills that cater to the stars and in La Travelers can also visit and eat at the same famous restaurants that the celebs and the Rich and Famous dinat [Music] number five Santa Barbara known as the American Riviera Santa Barbara is a favorite of celebrities like Oprah Winfrey and Tom Cruz for a reason located on a pristine stretch of California's Central Coastline Santa Barbara brings together the Golden State's Spanish influence laid-back Vibe and upscale sensibility in a way few places can the City
offers mild weather year round that's perfect for soaking up some sun on its palm tree lined beaches East Beach is a favorite located east of State Street Santa Barbara's main thoroughfare for shopping and dining and Sterns Warf the oldest working pier in California at its eastern end you'll find volleyball courts and a grass park with picnic tables rent a Sur or bike at wheel fund rentals to explore the Waterfront in Harbor just 90 minutes from Los Angeles whether visiting for just the day or a long weekend it's a no-brainer [Music] [Music] number four Lake Tahoe
is a big blue centerpiece surrounded by Massive Granite Peaks of the Sierra Nevada with Skies reflecting into the largest Alpine lake in North America straddling the California Nevada border roughly 40 m outside of Reno and is a top destination year round the lake became a winter sports destination after the 1960s Winter Olympics were held in squa Valley on the North Shore in Winter Lake taho's panoramic snowcapped mountains beckon to skiers and when summer hits locals rent boats and droves as a way to unwind on the lake even if your goal is to Simply relax don't
leave without a light stroll or hike through Emerald Bay State Park for some of the best views of the lake [Music] number three yosee one of California's most formidable natural landscapes yosd National Park features nearly 1,200 square Mi of sheer awe towering waterfalls Millennia old sequoia trees striking daunting Cliff faces and some of the most unique rock formations in the United States but despite its enormous size most of the tourist activity takes place within the 8 squ m area of yosity Valley owing to its popularity yosity National Park welcomes a whopping 4 million visitors annually
but thankfully there's space for everyone amid the sweeping peaks of half doome and the gleaming Lakes [Music] number two big sur this awe inspiring destination at the edge of the Pacific Ocean features scenery so spellbindingly beautiful it has the habit of putting Travelers into a trance spanning 90 Mi of rugged Coastline between Carmel By the Sea and sanon the area is a magnet for travelers on road trips who are attracted by The Towering redwood trees and breathtaking beaches along the Route more than just beautiful scenery for driving through the area also provides plenty of top
hiking opportunities which wind their way through the several state parks encompassed by big sur as well as Pathways that lead to Wild seemingly untouched beaches [Music] number one Sequoia this National Park is named after another species of the Sequoia family the Sequoia dendrin gigantium colloquially known as the giant Redwood located about 80 Mi southeast of Fresno California in the southern Sierra Nevada mountain range the park was established in 1890 as a measure to protect the giant trees from being logged making it America's Second National Park highlights of the park are of course the trees perhaps
the most notable is the General Sherman tree which has rightfully earned the title of the world's largest tree by volume it stands 275 ft tall and its base measures more than 36 ft in diameter but there is plenty to see and do Beyond admiring the park Flora from exploring caves to hiking to snowshoeing what's more the Park is open every day of the year and each season holds its own charms [Music] [Music]
