What are the must sees of California?

Question

I'm going to California and want a lil list of things that must be seen and done.

Answer 1

You know, California is so large, thus I don't know if you wanna travel all or just LA. Kango have develped some list that I think it can help you make your decision.

*Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco: The Golden Gate is an art deco suspension bridge that stretches across San Francisco Bay is one of the most enduring symbols of the city by the Bay.

*Disneyland Park in Anaheim
*Fisherman's Wharf San Francisco
*SeaWorld Adventure Park ,San Diego
*The Getty Center, Los Angeles
*San Diego Zoo, San Diego
*Alcatraz Island, San Francisco
*Monterey Bay Aquarium, Monterey
*Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk ,Santa Cruz
*La Jolla Cove, La Jolla

You can visit: http://www.kango.com/ for more information.

Hollywood Walk of Fame, Hearst Castle, Napa Valley Wine Train, Santa Cruz Boardwalk, California Theme Park is also your choice.

Have a great time!

-jack

Answer 2

Wow. How long are you coming for? Here's my top ten, that turned into 11.
1. In the far north, the Redwoods.
2. In the north, Napa/Sonoma and the wineries, plus the beautiful Sonoma/Mendocino coastline.
3. San Francisco - lots to see here (and eat!)
4. Lake Tahoe
5. Yosemite
6. The drive from SF down highway 1 all the way to LA - on the way, check out Monterey, Big Sur, the Central Coast, San Simeon (Hearst Castle), end at Malibu and Santa Monica where you should check out the pier.
7. Hollywood (just for kicks) and Beverly Hills
8. Disneyland
9. Orange County - Beaches and Shopping
10. San Diego - SeaWorld, Mission Bay, the Enterprise, etc.
11. Palm Springs area and/or Death Valley

Sorry, there is just a LOT to see, all very different. I suspect you may have to pick 1-2 areas and concentrate..... either do north or south, or coast or mountains/desert.

Answer 3

I grew up in Anaheim, where Disneyland is. If you have never been to a D'land resort, that would be a good place.

Universal Studios Hollywood (in Studio City, really).

The Chinese Theater IN Hollywood, and you can stroll down the "Walk of Fame" at the same time, and book a trip in a van to see the star's homes. That is fun. You will probably see more stars at Pink's hot dog stand, less than 2 miles from the Chinese Theater.

If you are in to nature, then in Central CA, visit Yosemite Valley or the Sequoia National Park (the largest living thing in the world is there...a tree called "General Sherman", I think), or up north, visit the mighty Redwoods. Near Monterey is Big Sur...more nature for ya.

Northern CA and Southern CA are two totally different areas with totally different peoples and cultures.

San Francisco is a beautiful city in which a visit would not be complete without a trip down the Golden Gate Bridge.

Lake Tahoe, at the "elbow" of Nevada/CA border, is beautiful.

Being like the 3rd biggest state there is almost too much to take in a lifetime, let alone a vacation.

Answer 4

Disneyland, Alvera Street, Santa Monica, Venice Beach, See a game at the Colosseum or the Rose Bowl, Padres or Dodgers Baseball game, San Diego, Santa Barbara, Hearst Castle, Monterey Bay, San Francisco, Lake Tahoe

Answer 5

cali's great.
its just LA that sucks
except Pink's Hotdogs

the Pacific Coast Highway is great, it goes all along the coast, from San Diego to N cali.
defenitely go see Venice beach its great, as the Santa Monica Pier.
the Redwood forest in N cali is great too.
and Yosemite National Park

oh i forgot San Fransisco and lake tahoe
and Catalina ISland is great. i've been there, but its cold sometimes. Avalon beach is funny, like, the sand is like playground tar. the glass bottom boats are so much fun. and so are those little buses that go around the island are a must too

Answer 6

what part of CA? i grew up in Manhattan beach, CA. how long? time to see Disneyland, Knott's berryfarm( it really was a berry farm once), there are all the Missions and of course BEACHES BEACHES BEACHES-the Pacific Ocean, the Sierras, Yosmite, Bodie Ghost Town, Ojai, Santa Barbra, Avila beach & hotsprings, San Fransisco, Oliveria St, Hollywood & Vine, good free veggie feast on any Sunday-Vinice Blvd & Watseka-don't forget the Boardwalk in Santa Monica-always like a circus. OMG- Laguna Beach is beautiful - i could go on forever, i love L.A. - i LOVE CA
i could go on to NO. CA, but you did not say where in CA. everything is at your fingertips in CA alls you have to do is ask! WOW! hope you have a great time C-YA the kurv - p.s. any further questions email me i'd be happy to make more suggestions, have conections up and down coast.

Answer 7

Must sees:

Disneyland
Universal Studios
Hollywood Hills (like the hollywood signs)
Six Flags
Lake Tahoe
San Diego
San Francisco
Sacramento

Answer 8

I agree with the people that say california is huge and I do not know what you are into. I have lived here all my life....
Art and culture...getty center, norton simon,Huntington Library (botantical gardens) all in LA
Nature...redwoods in NorCal are mindblowing...yosemite...pacific coast highway
Food...pinks in LA...WIneries in Napa or Sonoma county,,Napa is high end..sonoma..more laid back
Disneyland is a no brainer
Hollywood Blvd is dirty but the Chinese theater is a must
It is a big state..I hope you have a lot of time on your hands

Answer 9

I'm familiar with So Cal

San Diego
Catalina Island
Hollywood
Beverly Hills
Laguna Beach
Santa Barbara

Answer 10

California is a huge state, so I'm assuming you're talking about LA since you posted this question here.

I say check out Santa Monica and Venice Beach area.