Top 10 Most Popular Attractions For Tourists In California

With so many world-famous man-made attractions, natural playgrounds, and dramatic landscapes, it's no wonder that millions of people come to California every year.

The stunning coastal drives, the world's tallest forest, a lake with year-round fun, magical theme parks, and shows with killer whales are only available in this state. Check out the top California tourist attractions to find out more about what to see and do in the Golden State.

10 Top Tourist Attractions in California

• Redwood National Park
• SeaWorld San Diego
• General Sherman
• Venice Beach
• Dante's View - Death Valley
• Disneyland
• Big Sur Coastline
• Lake Tahoe
• Golden Gate Bridge
• Tunnel View - Yosemite National Park

10. Redwood National Park

Redwood National Park Byron Hetrick / Flickr The tall trees in Redwood National Park are only part of the experience. Visitors can take part in a wide range of enjoyable outdoor activities in this vast parkland with rivers, woodlands, and miles of stunning coastline. The various visitor centers offer a variety of interesting exhibits, nature programs, and guided walks.

Fishing for salmon and rainbow trout, kayaking down the trickling rivers, and horseback riding and mountain biking along well-maintained trails are some of the activities. Visitors can take scenic routes through the forest to take in the incredible redwood trees, wildlife, and waterfalls, and a drive along the coast will give them stunning views of the ocean and a chance to see gray whales and seabirds.

9. SeaWorld San Diego

SeaWorld, which is located in sunny San Diego, is known for its daring rides, marine mammal theme, and live shows. People can learn about the world's oceans and the animals that live there, like dolphins, killer whales, walruses, penguins, and polar bears, through shows, displays, and enclosures.

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Rides incorporate a flume thrill ride, boating through the Wreck Rapids and a reenacted helicopter ride to encounter the Wild Icy. The Shamu Show, however, with its graceful performances by killer whales and dancing fountains, is the main draw.

8. General Sherman

General Sherman is a Giant Sequoia in Sequoia National Park, California, in the Giant Forest. The Giant Forest's trees are some of the world's largest. In point of fact, this forest contains five of the ten largest trees on the planet when measured by volume.

The General Sherman tree is the tallest of them all, reaching 275 feet in height. It is thought that the tree is between 2,300 and 2,700 years old.

7. Venice

One of Los Angeles' most popular beaches is Venice Beach. One of the attractions here is the three-mile stretch of sand.

The Ocean Front Walk is crowded with people just doing their thing and street performers during the summer and on weekends: bicycling, rollerblading, swimming, sunbathing, and observing other people Muscle Beach is a unique location where fervent bodybuilders demonstrate their strength in front of the public.

6. Dante's View - Death Valley

Dante's View is a terrace with stunning views of Death Valley that is perched atop the Black Mountains. Badwater Basin, North America's lowest point, is located in this singular valley, as are the hottest and driest regions of North America. How warm does Death Valley get? In fact, Furnace Creek in Death Valley once had temperatures of 134 degrees Fahrenheit (57 degrees Celsius).

Travelers are advised to visit Dante's View early in the morning, particularly during the hottest months of the year, due to Death Valley's extreme temperatures. On a clear day, visitors to Dante's View may be able to see Mt. Whitney and Badwater Basin, the lowest point in the contiguous United States.

5. Disneyland

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Disneyland is a world-famous theme park in Anaheim where Walt Disney films and characters are brought to life in a fantasy kingdom. Disneyland provides an adventure for the whole family with thrilling rides, roller coasters, stunning shows, and vibrant districts filled with restaurants and shops.

Visitors can relive the early 1900s in themed neighborhoods like Main Street, USA, visit Tarzan's Treehouse in Adventureland, and meet Disney characters like Mickey Mouse, Goofy, and Donald Duck in Mickey's Toontown.

4. Big Sur Coastline

Extending around 90 miles along the Focal Shoreline of California is perhaps of the most beautiful driving course on the planet. This stunning coastline, also known as Big Sur, stretches from Carmel to the Santa Lucia Mountains' base.

The majority of the 3 million people who drive to Big Sur each year take the well-known Highway 1 to take pictures of some of the country's most dramatic scenery. The historic 40-foot Point Sur Lighthouse, the Bixby Bridge, one of the world's tallest single-span bridges, and the magnificent 80-foot McWay Falls plunge directly into the ocean are attractions along the route.

3. Tahoe Lake

One of the world's largest lakes, Lake Tahoe was formed about 2 million years ago during the ice age. Image via Flickr. California and Nevada share a border, and the lake can be found there. This well-known tourist destination, which is surrounded by majestic mountains, hosts exciting events and activities throughout the year.

At one of the ski resorts, the main winter activities are snowshoeing, snowmobiling, snow tubing, and snow skiing. Sailing, kayaking, jet skiing, paddle boating, and swimming are just a few of the many water sports and other activities that visitors can participate in from spring through fall.

2. Golden Gate Bridge

One of the most popular tourist attractions in California and the United States is the Golden Gate Bridge, which is located near San Francisco. One of the most photographed bridges in the world spans over the San Francisco Bay for more than a mile.

The famous red-orange color of the bridge was chosen specifically to make it easier to see in the thick fog that frequently covers it. Driving, walking, cycling, or taking a walking tour to learn about the bridge's rich history are all ways to experience its splendor.

1. Tunnel View - Yosemite National Parks

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Tunnel View is an overlook in Yosemite National Park in the Sierra Nevada Mountains in central eastern California. From here, visitors can see Half Dome, El Capital, Bridalveil Falls, and the stunning Yosemite Valley.

In 2008, the overlook, which was first constructed in 1993, underwent renovations. Burrow View is exceptionally well known with park guests, and it draws in somewhere in the range of 5,000 and 7,000 guests every day during the traveler high season. Voyagers can find Passage View at the east finish of the Wawona Passage off of Wawona Street.