Updated on July 04, 2022
Welcome to California
California is located in the western United States and is the most economically developed and most populous state in the United States. California has a diverse natural landscape, including magnificent canyons, mountains and dry deserts. The world-famous Yosemite National Park is located in this area, and there is also a deep freshwater lake-Lake Tahoe. The eastern part of the Sierra Nevada is Owens Canyon and Lake Monroe which are an important seabird habitat. In the south, there are Hengling and a saltwater lake Shadun Sea. A desert located in the south-central area is called the Mojave Desert.
The Most Popular Travel Destinations
California covers an area of 410,000 square kilometers and is the third largest state in the United States. Most major cities are located in cooler areas along the Pacific coast, including San Francisco, Los Angeles and San Diego. There are Redwood National Park in the northwest corner of California; Yosemite National Park and Kings Canyon National Park in the foothills of the western slope of the Sierra Nevada Mountains in the east; Death Valley National Park and Joshua Tree National Park in the southeast. The world-famous "Hollywood" and "Silicon Valley" are both in the state.
Famous cities in California include Los Angeles, Hollywood, Arcadia, Anaheim, Beverly Hills, Burbank, Compton, Costa Mesa, Grandale, Long Beach, California, Malibu, Marina Delle , Irvine, Pasadena, Pomona, Riverside City, Soft as Honey, San Bernardino, San Fernando, San Gabriel, Santa Ana, Santa Monica, Torrance, Walnut City, etc.
Highlights in California
Yosemite National Park
Yosemite National Park is California’s most famous tourist attraction. Its majestic waterfalls, spectacular granite and peaceful valleys make Yosemite look like a fairyland. Towering trees, mountains and flowing water, rugged cliffs carved by glaciers, and sparkling lakes make visitors feel like they are in a paradise. Undoubtedly, both water and glacier create the magnificent landscape of Yosemite.
Golden Gate Bridge
It was built using more than 100,000 tons of steel and is a symbol of San Francisco. The orange-red bridge spans the San Francisco Bay and the Golden Gate Strait and is magnificent. "Rise of the Planet of the Apes", "X-Men" and many other American movies also often appear in the figure of Bridge. There are special walking trails on both sides of the bridge. It is a good experience to walk on the bridge with the sea breeze or ride a bicycle to and from.
Universal Studios Hollywood
Located in the golden area of Los Angeles, the combination of Hollywood movies and advanced special effects creates a world-class amusement facility with cutting-edge technology. The most distinctive feature is the movie city tour. The ferris wheel takes visitors through the real Hollywood movie studios to personally experience the shooting process of special scenes such as air crashes, floods, and explosions.
Death Valley National Park
Death Valley National Park is located at the eastern foot of the Sierra Nevada Mountains. It is known as the largest national park in the 48 native states, and it is also the driest and hottest area in the world. General visitors will choose to go to several scenic spots in Furnace Creek area, which is also the essence of the entire park. Photograph the sunrise and sunset in Death Valley would be a great choice.
Fisherman's Wharf
Fisherman's Wharf is a household name in San Francisco, you can see the various shops, restaurants, and street performances, and you can also enjoy the various scenery of Alcatraz Island, the Golden Gate Bridge, and the Bay Bridge from a distance. At Pier 39, you can see many sea lions lazily lying on the raft, basking in the sun. At this time, come to Fisherman’s Wharf and you can eat excellent Danjinnis crabs.
Googleplex
Google’s headquarters is called "Googleplex". It is located in Mountain View, California’s Silicon Valley, between the amphitheater Parkway and Coastal Avenue, close to the wetlands of the Marine Park, and very close to San Francisco. The entire park is based on the milestone of the company’s establishment to name for the building. It reflects the sense of science and technology everywhere, and it is worth visiting.
La Jolla Cove
La Jolla’s coastline winds out of natural canyons and is known as a gem of California’s coastline. The water quality here is very clear, strange-shaped reefs and small islands are everywhere, and all kinds of birds gather together. It is the best choice for a leisurely stroll to watch the sunset. Groups of wild sea lions will sleep on the beaches and reefs here. Pelican and sea lions share reefs in many cases.
17 Mile Drive
17 Mile Bay Scenic Line is a world-famous tourist attraction, located in Monterey County in central California, surrounding the famous Pebble Beach Resort. Along the way, you can not only see the blue sea and blue sky, white sandy beaches, driving on the rugged mountain road, the strange pine and strange rocks. You can also see spectacular luxury villas and 4 golf courses, among which Pebble Beach Golf Course is also one of the best golf courses in the world.
Santa Monica State Beach
The closest beach to downtown Los Angeles is the end of Route 66 in North America. The ocean view is loved by Hollywood directors. When the lanterns first came on, the Pacific Paradise, which stretched from the beach to the sea, was a sea of joy. Themed parties are often held here, and California-style band performances can be heard. It is the first choice for tourists to visit the beach in Los Angeles.
Hollywood Walk of Fame
The Hollywood Walk of Fame was built in 1958. It is a pedestrian walkway that stretches along Hollywood Boulevard and Vine Street in the United States. It is a famous cultural and historical landmark in Los Angeles. There are more than 2,000 star medals inlaid with the names of Hollywood celebrities on the street to commemorate their contributions to the entertainment industry.
Practical California Travel Tips
Yosemite National Park
Yosemite National Park is the most-visited park in the western United States, and is as famous as the Grand Canyon National Park and Yellowstone National Park. It was listed as a World Natural Heritage in 1984.
Yosemite is the only place that can capture both Moonbow and Waterfallon Fire at the same time.
Here you can see the world’s largest complete granite-El Captain and the world's fifth largest waterfall-Yosemite Waterfall, and at the Tunnel View Point you can also see the magical HalfDome.
A large amount of snow melts in late spring and early summer each year, normally in the end of May to the beginning of July, it is the best time to watch and photograph the Bridalveil Fall and Yosenmite Fall.
In spring and summer, Yosemite is a great place for camping. Many backpackers or tent families will flock in. In addition, there is also a forest cabin (Yosemite Lodging) for accommodation. Travelers need to apply for a Wilderness Permit, which can be obtained free of charge at the Yosemite Valley Wilderness Center.
