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California Day Trips has hundreds of things to do and places to see in California. From all of the major attractions to the hidden gems of the back country discover what makes California the Golden State. World class beaches, historic sites, train travel, amusement parks and aquariums, zoos and family destinations. You can spend as little as a day or an entire vacation exploring all our destinations. California Day trips is a resource for locals and travelers looking for fun and interesting places to visit. Published from California, California Day trips is your best source for things to do in California.

San Francisco 45 Attractions one low price

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

Calaveras Big Trees State Park - Gold County getaway. Hike and camp under the giant sequoias.

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.

Randall Museum Located on a hill overlooking San Francisco. Hands on family museum with free admission.

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