California Animal, Bird, Flowers, Museum, Theme parks + Water sports pictures

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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.

Surrounded by lush conifer forest, this surreal, lunar terrain boils and bubbles with mud pots and steaming geysers. 

Perched on the edge of the Pacific Ocean, you’ll find a spectacular window into life both above and below the waves.

Combine beaches, theme parks, big-city excitement and outdoor recreation in one popular region with great weather and a laid-back lifestyle.

Combine beaches, theme parks, big-city excitement and outdoor recreation in one popular region with great weather and a laid-back lifestyle.

Watch mountain peaks reflected in calm water and enjoy recreational activities, such as canoeing and hiking, at this picturesque lake.

Surrounded by lush conifer forest, this surreal, lunar terrain boils and bubbles with mud pots and steaming geysers. 

Perched on the edge of the Pacific Ocean, you’ll find a spectacular window into life both above and below the waves.

Gain an appreciation of life for California’s first European settlers at this downtown Sacramento museum.

Discover an aquarium with a giant kelp forest, an actual space shuttle and numerous educational displays and exhibits inside this remarkable facility.

Once the mansion of a wealthy state judge, Crocker Art Museum is now one of the most important collections of art in California.

Relax on some of the best sandy beaches in Los Angeles County and participate in many outdoor sporting activities.

Discover beautiful beaches and fabulous entertainment in this glamorous oceanfront village.

Discover beautiful beaches and fabulous entertainment in this glamorous oceanfront village.

Combine beaches, theme parks, big-city excitement and outdoor recreation in one popular region with great weather and a laid-back lifestyle.

This Californian beach town attracts luxury travelers, newlyweds and surfers with gorgeous palm tree parklands, secluded nudist beaches and spectacular waves.

Soak up the laid back atmosphere during the day, before letting you hair down in San Diego’s top spot for nightlife.

Gain an appreciation of life for California’s first European settlers at this downtown Sacramento museum.

Gain an appreciation of life for California’s first European settlers at this downtown Sacramento museum.

Discover beautiful beaches and fabulous entertainment in this glamorous oceanfront village.

Aside from some of America’s most expensive real estate, this enclave of Silicon Valley is also home to a world-class Japanese garden and center for the arts.

Discover an aquarium with a giant kelp forest, an actual space shuttle and numerous educational displays and exhibits inside this remarkable facility.

Up-close encounters with red pandas and giraffes, as well as a host of activities for children, have made the Sacramento Zoo a family favorite for over 85 years.

Discover palatial mansions, lush golf courses and a wild stretch of coastline inhabited by sea lions on a road often dubbed one of the world’s most scenic drives.