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Alcatraz Island, home to the infamous prison bearing the same name, is San Francisco's top tourist attraction and part of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area.

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Although it has not erupted in over 10,000 years, this extinct volcano is still an imposing sight in the Mojave Desert.

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Los Angeles may not have the most intricate public transportation system, but at least they have this exciting and historic funicular in Bunker Hill.

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View this colorful rock formation, where volcanic activity caused color changes in the sedimentary hills.

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This 31-mile highway that travels through Humbolt Redwoods State Park is one of the most scenic forest drives in the world.

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Sitting 282-feet below sea level, this natural basin is the lower point in the United States and all of North America.

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Located inside the Pinnacles National Park, this talus cave has become famous for its resident colony of Townsends big-eared bats.

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Many Californians would argue that this section of the California coast is one of the most beautiful parts of the country.

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If you are visiting San Diego, then it is worth heading to the ocean at night to see this magical natural phenomenon with your own eyes.

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This creek winds for 10-miles through the heart of Inyo County and is the largest tributary of the Owens River.

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This body of water next to Sonoma and Marin Counties is believed to be where Sir Francis Drake landed when he first arrived in California.

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Imagine staring up at the night sky and seeing millions of twinkling stars and colorful ribbons of far-off galaxies.

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This alien-like landscape on the shores of Mendocino County is one of the most bizarre landscapes in California.

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This 16-acre area in Lesson Volcanic National Park is a bubbling and hissy landscape of boiling hot springs.

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President Theodore Roosevelt took one look at this majestic waterfall and called it the Eighth Wonder of the World.

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Thirty miles off the coast of Long Beach sits this small island known for its vibrant towns, hidden harbors, and dramatic coastlines.

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This volcanic field in the middle of the Mojave National Preserve consists of 40 volcanic cones and 60 lava flows, creating and black and red landscape of rocky volcanic material.

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There is something here for nature lovers, history buffs, and architecture aficionados.

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One of at least 240 known caves in Sequoia National Park.

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As one of the most photographed places on Lake Tahoe, this bay has vibrant blue-green waters and panoramic views of Fannette Island, Eagle Falls, and Vikingsholm Castle.

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A lush oasis inside of Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park, this canyon is marked by its vine and fern-covered cliffs, some of which stand nearly 50-feet tall.

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Originally built as an army post in the early 1900s, this military fort is mostly known as being the headquarters for the 91st division army for WWI and WWII.

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Do not expect to come here and see plunging waterfalls and glistening pools.

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Home to some of the biggest trees on the planet, this redwood grove is a must-see for visitors of Humbolt Redwoods State Park.

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The second-largest giant sequoia tree in the world.

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The General Sherman Tree, the world's largest tree, is the prime visitor attraction in Giant Forest.

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In the early 1900s, this land was known as the Dumps due to people discarding garbage, glass, and appliances onto the coast.

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San Franciscos most recognizable landmark sits on the strait of the San Francisco Bay and the Pacific Ocean.

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One of California'ss most familiar rock formations and a Yosemite icon.

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For one of the best views over the Santa Barbara coastline, make the hike up to this scenic outlook.

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It is not every day that you get to crawl inside the middle of a lava tube.

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Easily the most spectacular waterfall in California, this natural wonder sits on the coast of Big Sur in the Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park.

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A road trip to this rugged coastline in Mendocino is a must-do for any nature lover.

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The most popular and accessible sand dunes in Death Valley National Park.

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A short trek through the Alabama Hills takes you to this unique rock formation.

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This 581-foot tall volcanic plug sits at the mouth of Morro Bay connected only to the mainland by a thin strip of shoreline.

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With an elevation of 14,179-feet, this snow-capped mountain is the fifth-highest peak in California.

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Watching over the coast of San Diego, this historic lighthouse sits at the 400-foot summit of the Point Loma peninsula near the entrance of the San Diego Bay.

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Famous for its jagged peaks and colored layered walls, this canyon is the crown gem of the Mecca Hills Recreation Area.

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This 845-acre property in Sonoma County is home to the largest petrified forest in the world.

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Built-in 1870, this historic lighthouse is one of the most recognizable landmarks of Marin County.

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The main beach in Californias most prominent surf town has more than just sand and surf.

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This hidden natural wonder in the Anza-Borrego Desert State Park is one of the more unique sites in California.

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When a nearby volcano erupted 20,000 years ago, the molten lava covered the floor of the Hat Creek Valley, creating these tunnel-like caves that stand here today.

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The most famous of Death Valley's "playas" -- dry lake beds -- the Racetrack is known for its "moving rocks."

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Built for the 1939 Golden Gate International Exposition, this man-made island is one of San Franciscos most historic attractions.

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If you are visiting Mono Lake in the Eastern Sierras, these unusual rock formations are hard to miss.

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Although this ship now permanently resides at the Port of Los Angeles, she was once a powerful Navy battleship during WWII, the Korean War, and the Cold War.

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There are more similarities between Venice Beach and Venice, Italy, besides having the same name.

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A lovely resort reminiscent of the Victorian era, with classic white buildings, expansive verandas, and lush natural surroundings.

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This three-tiered waterfall is one of the newer discoveries in the Whiskeytown National Recreation Area.

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This Victorian mansion may look innocent enough from the outside, but on the inside, it is a maze of secret passages, hidden walkways, and staircases that lead to nowhere.

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This historic cemetery is located in Yosemite National Park and is worth some investigation.

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At 2,425 feet, this is the highest waterfall in North America.

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Once a year, you can head to Yosemite National Park to see one of the most jaw-dropping natural wonders in the world.

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Named for a borax baron and located in a wildly eroded section of Death Valley National Park.