Things to do and Places to see in California

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California has countless opportunity for things to do and places to see. Amusement parks, Museums, World Class Beaches, Mountains and Deserts. There is no end to all the places to discover in the Golden State. You can spend as little as a day or an entire vacation exploring all California has to offer to residents and tourists. California Day Trips covers all the major destinations as well as those off the beaten path.

Day Trips, Things to Do and Activities in California

Hearst Castle - One of California's most famous landmarks. Located in San Simeon along the central coast.

Pismo Beach Dunes - Enjoy the central coast and one of the only beaches you can drive on.

Napa Valley California - About one hours drive from San Francisco. Scenic drive along highway 29

Redwood Valley Railway - Fun family day trip. Ride the train around Tilden Park in Berkeley, California.

Sutter Gold Mine Tours - One hour underground tours deep into the heart of the Mother lode country.

Half Moon Bay - Four miles of sandy beaches stretch out around Half Moon Bay California.

California has:The tallest living thing in the world is a California Redwood. The oldest living thing in the world is the Bristlecone Pine found in the high desert. The largest trees in the world are the Giant Sequoia of the Sierra Nevada Mountains of California. The Golden State has 1,264 miles of coastline, 420 recreational lakes, 4.1 million acres of National Park, 1.3 million acres of State Park, and Mt. Whitney the tallest mountain in the "lower 48" states.