Top 10 tourist places in California - California travel and camping

California is located on the west coast of UnitedCulinary institute of America , Old faithful geyser, Safari
States and is a popular destination for tourists from allWest wildlife tours, petrified forest, Opera house and
over the world. California has several national parks,hot air balloon ride over the valley.
quiet northern forests, excellent skiing opportunities,5. Lake and Mount Shasta Climbing and Camping:
camping, beaches, the iconic Golden Gate Bridge,Located north of Redding, lake Shasta is a great
vineyards, Disneyland, Hollywood, castles, the Sierras,recreational area surrounded by beautiful mountains, it
Giant redwoods, aquariums and beautiful sunsetsis also famous for Lake Shasta caverns. Mount
sunrise over the Pacific Ocean.Shasta is located further north and a great place for
1. Yosemite National Park and Camping: It is one of thecamping, trekking and climbing the majestic mountain.
first wilderness parks in the United States, popular6. Sequoia National Park: This park and the adjacent
attractions in the park include El Capitan, Eagle Peak,Kings Canyon Parks are home to the giant Sequoia
Glacier Point, Half Dome, Mariposa Grove, Ribbon Fall,and Redwood trees. Most famous sites are General
Yosemite Falls, Yosemite Valley, Bridal Veil Fall andGrant Tree, General Sherman Tree, Giant Forest,
Sentinel Dome.Grant Grove, Muir Grove, Kings Canyon and the
2. Los Angeles and Anaheim: Disneyland Resort andRedwood Mountain Grove.
theme park is located in Anaheim and is the first home7. San Simeon - Hearst Castle: Located halfway
of Mickey Mouse. You can enjoy thrilling rides, livebetween Los Angeles and San Francisco, this estate
shows for the kids and parades of famous cartoon &is a pastiche of historic architectural styles. Accessible
Hollywood characters. Additional things to see includeonly by a scheduled tour bus, the castle itself is five
the California Adventure Park and Magic Kingdom. Losmiles inland on a hill.
Angeles is famous for Hollywood district located8. Monterey Bay Aquarium: It is located 110 miles south
northwest of Downtown. Other things to see includeof San Francisco and displays a large variety of
the Legoland, Los Angeles County Museum of Art andmarine life including sharks, octopuses, fishes, wolf-eel,
La Brea Tar Pits.jelly fish and much more. It is located near the Cannery
3. San Francisco: Loaded with tons of touristrow area of Monterey.
attractions, the most famous ones are the Alcatraz9 Sea World & the Zoo Of San Diego: San Diego Sea
Island which was was once a maximum securityWorld covers 150 acres of Mission Bay, the famous
prison, Golden Gate suspension bridge which is iconicSan Diego Zoo is a part of Balboa Park.
symbol of the city, Golden gate park, China town,10. Sonoma Valley & Bodega: Sonoma Valley is home
Downtown San Francisco, the vibrant Fisherman'sto some of the earliest wineries in the state and offers
Wharf (and Pier 39) with excellent seafoodyear round festivals and events, including the
restaurants and several tourist activities, USS Midwayprestigious Sonoma Valley Film Festival. Other
which is an aircraft carrier and served the Navy in theattractions include Quarryhill Botanic Garden, Russian
past but now a museum ship, open to the public. Not toriver, Jack London State Historic Park, Train Town,
miss is the Cable Car System which is the onlyThe Sonoma Plaza and the famous Bodega bay
manually operated cable car system in the world.coastline next to the Pacific ocean.
4. Napa Valley: Visited by millions of tourists everyVisit
year, it is the famous wine growing region of California.A leading website for travel articles for hundreds of
Additional things to enjoy include the Wine Train,popular tourist destinations.