Things to do in Central California
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Anaheim to LA: Hollywood, Beaches & Famous Film Sites tour
Whale-Watching Cruise from Newport Beach
Universal Studios Hollywood Tickets
Best of LA, Hollywood, Griffith Park, with Beaches from Anaheim
Relaxing Sunset/Evening Cruise in Newport Beach
Newport Beach: Ferry Ticket to/from Catalina Island
Newport Beach: Luxury Whale Watching Catamaran Cruise
Newport Beach: 12 Passenger Electric Boat Rental
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San Francisco: One day Yosemite and Giant Sequoias Tour
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Carmel-by-the-Sea's Fairytale Houses: A Self-Guided Walking Tour
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San Jose: "The Escape Game" Ticket at Valley Fair
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Monterey: Catamaran Sailing Cruise
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LEGOLAND Discovery Center Bay Area
What to do in Central California
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Yosemite Valley
From Yosemite Falls to Half Dome and El Capitan, you can see some of the most stunning scenery in the world from Yosemite National Park’s central valley.
Yosemite National Park
The hiking trails, waterfalls and mountains full of diverse wildlife make this national park one of the country’s most picturesque.
Monterey Bay Aquarium
Perched on the edge of the Pacific Ocean, you’ll find a spectacular window into life both above and below the waves.
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
Enjoy the thrills at Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and find out why people love this theme park in Santa Cruz. Attend a sporting event in this walkable area, or seek out the biking trails.
Carmel Beach
Spot birds or catch waves, then spread out a picnic by a campfire and enjoy the views at this picturesque beach.
Cannery Row
Luxury, leisure and nature come together at this historic sardine-canning district, which is one of Monterey’s most acclaimed recreational areas.
Pismo Beach Pier
Watch whales from the benches that flank this long pier offering unobstructed vistas of the ocean and the hilly environs.
Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks
Be humbled by nature at its most impressive in these two breathtaking national parks, home to some of the largest living things on this planet.
Fisherman's Wharf
Take a whale tour, admire the ocean views from seafood restaurants and browse the souvenirs for sale in this thriving marina.
