California Attractions
Our list of noteworthy California attractions and places to see in California, from the must-see tourist landmarks to the top local attractions.
Golden Gate Bridge
Brooklyn residents still try to debate who has the more beautiful bridge, but for San Franciscans that argument was won in 1937, and the only debatable ... Continue Reading »
U.S.S. Midway Museum
Essentially a floating city, the U.S.S. Midway Museum is housed inside the namesake ship, formerly one of the U.S. Navy’s flagships from 1945 to 1991. ... Continue Reading »
San Diego Zoo
Packed into 100 acres (40 hectares), the superb San Diego Zoo presents a stunning variety of nature's largest, smallest, noblest, oddest, and most endangered ... Continue Reading »
Cable Cars
In this age of seat belts and air bags, a rickety ride on a much-loved San Francisco cable car is an anachronistic thrill. Indeed, cable cars may not be the ... Continue Reading »
The Castro
The Castro District known otherwise as simply, "the Castro" is widely considered as the United States' gay capital of the world. Not only is it the ... Continue Reading »
SeaWorld San Diego
One of San Diego’s most popular attractions, SeaWorld is most famously know as the home of Shamu, the killer whale, who has become an unofficial symbol of ... Continue Reading »
Exploratorium
Is there a science to skateboarding, do robots have feelings, and do toilets really flush counterclockwise in Australia? Head to the Exploratorium to get ... Continue Reading »
Legoland
Modeled after the original Legoland in Denmark, Legoland is an enchanting fantasy environment built entirely of those little colored plastic building blocks ... Continue Reading »
La Jolla
Immaculately landscaped parks, white-sand coves, upscale boutiques, and cliffs above deep, clear blue waters make it easy to understand why La Jolla ... Continue Reading »
Catalina Island
Catalina Island is a rocky island getaway, whose 22-mile (35-kilometer) distance from the coast of LA often feels like 22,000. The ferry ride from Long Beach, ... Continue Reading »
San Diego Old Town
San Diego Old Town is a pleasant place to soak up some history, browse for souvenirs, and perhaps enjoy a Mexican meal. Old Town is the site of the original ... Continue Reading »
San Francisco Museum of Modern Art
San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (SFMOMA) has always strived to be an eclectic, unconventional museum, since it opened in 1935, and a visit here will ... Continue Reading »
Balboa Park
With its world-class museums, manicured gardens, and world-famous San Diego Zoo, Balboa Park tops the list of sights in downtown San Diego. Its 1,200 acres ... Continue Reading »
AT&T Park
The best reason to go to a San Francisco Giants baseball game used to be to sit in AT&T Park, known for its ideal setting on the San Francisco Bay, ... Continue Reading »
Crystal Cathedral
You don't have to be religious to appreciate the architecture of the Crystal Cathedral. Looking like a cross between a modern office complex and a science ... Continue Reading »
- Animal Park
- Bridge
- Cave
- Cultural Experience
- Film & Cinema
- Golfing
- Good for Families
- Good Place to Drink
- Good Place to Relax
- Good Place to Sleep
- Holy Place
- Hotel
- Live Music
- Monument - Historical
- Monument - Modern
- Mountain
- Museum
- National Park
- Neighborhood
- Park / Garden
- Picnic Spot
- Plaza / Square
- Popular with Locals
- Restaurant
- Ruin - Modern
- Shopping / Entertainment Center
- Ski & Snow
- Sporting Event
- Statue / Monument
- Sunrise / Sunset
- Theater
- Tip - Family Travel
- Tip - Transport
- Town / City
- Walking / Hiking
- Water Sports
- Zoo
- Beach
- Castle
- Church / Cathedral
- Desert
- Ghosts & Ghouls
- Gondola
- Good for Kids
- Good Place to Eat
- Good Place to Shop
- Good Views / Viewpoint
- Horse Riding
- Island
- Market
- Monument - Military
- Monument - Natural
- Mountain Biking
- Must-Do Experience
- Nature & Wildlife
- Off-the-Beaten Path
- People Watching
- Pier / Waterfront / Port
- Pop Culture
- Religious Experience
- Romantic
- Sailing
- Shore Excursions
- Spa
- Stadium
- Street / Avenue
- Swim & Snorkel
- Theme Park
- Tip - General Travel
- Tower
- Trail
- Walking/Hiking
- Winery
Southern California Theme Parks Written by Viator
3 Days in Napa & Sonoma: Suggested Itineraries Written by Viator






