I’m going to give you my list of the 20 Historic Sites In California that you’ll want to see. To be clear, this list includes national park sites (as in sites managed by the National Park Service) as well as national parks. It also includes sites not managed by the National Park Service. After all, we’re more than just parks!

From towering waterfalls to scenic beaches, enormous trees, and Mars-like landscapes, California is home to so many amazing destinations. In this post, I cover some of the quirkiest and most unique places to visit in California. I have included a balance of some bigger attractions and little hidden gems that you may not know exist in California.

California offers an incredible array of experiences for every traveler. From exploring the towering redwoods in the north to the desert beauty of Death Valley, the state’s natural wonders are unparalleled.

Discover beautiful places in California like Yosemite Valley, Big Sur, and Lake Tahoe. Visit iconic sites such as Redwood National Park, Joshua Tree National Park, and Alcatraz Island. Enjoy adventures in nature at Zabriskie Point, Fern Canyon, and McArthur-Burney Falls.

Stretching along the Pacific Coast for hundreds of miles, California is filled with redwood forests, massive mountain ranges, and pristine beaches. The state offers breathtaking landscapes, each potentially the perfect setting for the ultimate California road trip.