Unrealistic California Places | Travel Advice
california is considered a global trendsetter in popular culture communication information innovation economics politics and entertainment as a result of the state's diversity and migration california integrates foods languages and traditions from other areas across the country and around the globe the san francisco bay area and the greater los angeles area are widely seen as centers of the global technology and entertainment industries let me show you more places that are worth to visit and you'll love them big sewer is a rugged stretch of california's central coast between carmel and san simeon it is known for winding turns seaside cliffs and views of the often mystic coastline the stunning views redwood forests hiking beaches and other recreational opportunities have made big sur a popular destination for about 7 million people who live within a day's drive and visitors from across the world it is among the top 35 tourist destination worldwide big sur has been called the longest and most scenic stretch of undeveloped coastline in the contiguous united states and one of the most beautiful coastlines anywhere in the world an isolated stretch of road moving in reputation [Music] [Music] yosemite falls is the highest waterfall in yosemite national park dropping a total of 2425 feet from the top of the upper fall to the base of the lower fall 10 times taller than niagara where shawshank falls nearly twice as tall as the empire state building it's about the hate a 200 story building would be if somebody ever built one located in the sierra nevada of california it is a major attraction in the park especially in late spring when the water flow is at its peak hey i have new tips like this coming out twice a week i'd hate for you to miss it so go ahead click the subscriber button and ring the bell [Music] [Music] balboa park is a thousand two hundred acre historic urban cultural park in san diego in addition to open space areas natural vegetation zones green belts gardens and walking paths it contains 17 museums filled with everything from dinosaurs to space travel science to the study of humankind photographs to old masters cars to orchids several theaters and the world famous san diego zone joshua tree national park is a unique and wonderful place come explore yourself rugged mountains gold mining ruins desert plains dotted with the oddball trees joshua tree national park is undoubtedly one of the world's most incredible natural desert treasures sweeping grounding scale and populated by granite monoliths volto's rock and boulder formations the park offers wonder to all kind of travelers and outdoor adventures [Music] san francisco is often called everybody's favorite city a title earned by its scenic beauty cultural attractions diverse communities and world-class cuisine measuring 49 square miles this very walkable city is dotted with landmarks like the golden gate bridge cable cars alcatraz and the largest chinatown in the united states a stroll of the city streets can lead from union square to north beach to fisherman's wharf with intriguing neighborhoods to explore at every turn views of the pacific ocean and san francisco bay are often laced with fog creating a romantic mode in this most european of american cities the city is home to world-class theater opera symphony and ballet companies and often boasts in premieres of broadway pound place and culture changing performing arts san francisco has well over 32 000 hotel rooms on offer from first class hotels and ultra chic boutique hotels to familiar names in lodging and budget friendly inns [Music] although we already mentioned big sewer we recommend to check the whole pacific coast highway california's pacific coast highway when it comes to it's hard to beat the driving highway one means hours crazing along stunning bluffs overlooking the pacific plus designated vista points for sparkling ocean viewers for sure there is something for everyone to love this road it takes about 10 hours to complete from start to finish and is best driven at a luxury pace stopping at a different lot of seaside villages winemaking regions and historic attractions that make california so special [Music] foreign [Music] santa monica pier this large historic pier is a lot of fun to visit there are restaurants concession stands and small shops there is even a small amusement park on the pier the view of the pacific ocean and the beach and coastline is wonderful the pier have a festive atmosphere and is super touristy but that's kind of the point [Music] the city of los angeles is the most popular city in california located on a broad bezini in southern california the city is surrounded by vast mountain ranges valleys forests beautiful beaches along the pacific ocean and nearby desert palm trees sunshine bike rides beach time welcome to the city of angels you would spend days buried in superior museums without even seeing hollywood or devote a whole trip to nothing but studio tours and pilgrimage to share worthy places from tv and movies or you might want to go deeper and hunt down the best taco truck or discover the next big comedy talent to come out of silver lake or ho park once you'll be there you'll be amazed by how much you love los angeles [Music] [Music] monterey beaches are made up of a selection of beaches that range from tiny little jewels to large area of sand each beach is different and offers plenty of recreation activities such as kayaking surfing diving paragliding and other fun things to do [Music] santa cruz is a small coastal city in santa cruz county at the north end of monterey bay in california about 40 miles south of san jose and 75 miles south of san francisco it is best known as a counter-cultural hub with the bohemian feel and youthful vibe and fun weekend tourist attractions like the beach amusement park and boardwalk and the mystery spot the relaxed beach lifestyle is supplemented by some high-tech industry and the vibrant university culture the university of california santa cruz is regarded as one of the premier centers of higher learning in the state and is especially known for its strong emphasis on the arts and humanities the beaches of santa cruz are considered some of the most pristine areas of natural beauty in the western hemisphere a variety of conditions prevail depending on the beach as some are more suited for swimming while others are a surface paradise the beautiful beaches and the year-round summer-like climate play a central role in local culture most visitors leave santa cruz amazed by the city's beauty and ambience [Music] [Music] the san francisco cable car system is the world's last manually operated cable car system an icon of san francisco the cable car system forms part of intermodal urban transport network operated by the san francisco municipal railway while the cable cars are used to a certain extent by commoters the vast majority of their 7 million annual passengers are tourists cable cars are among the most insignificant tourist attraction in the city along with alcatraz island the golden gate bridge and fisherman's wharf [Music] [Music] bishop is the largest city in the eastern sierra region of california offering some of the best rock climbing and bouldering areas in north america in bishop you can go sightseeing mountain biking offroad driving backpacking birding and fishing among other outdoor adventures the area is also awesome for photography while it's true that the outdoor activities are definitely the main reason why you'd want to visit bishop the town also has a driving arts and cultural scene and great dining options emerald bay is a floated glacial valley that was carved during the ice age by a glacier that has since disappeared the bay has been listed as a national natural landmark by the national park service the park does indeed offer some of the best lake tahoe views let us know if you can find better place to hike tour a stone castle instant ground from the deck of a boat crews or simply dive in the same park [Music] [Music] san diego is a large and pleasant coastal city right on the pacific ocean in southern california it's home to 1.3 million citizens and the second largest city in the state with many universities and good swimming beaches it's also known for its ideal climate b1 communication technology long history nightlife outdoor culture and ethnic diversity the city sits just north of the mexican border across from tijuana though a large city san diego has a somewhat slower paced atmosphere and when visiting some may find it provides a soothing break from the typical hustle bustle of a city of its size [Music] [Music] napa valley a world famous hawaiian area is one of the most popular tourist destination in california more than 3 million visitors come each year often overcrowding the roadways on summer weekends big times are the summer months and the harvest crush during september and october napa valley is home to more than 400 wineries with wine as a focus great dining naturally emerged to complement of course there are many other laser activities in upper valley to complement fine dining and wine doors if you are an early riser youth can take a hot air balloon ride there is also horseback riding boating fishing gliding golfing bicycling and spa treatments [Music] the queen mary was one of the largest and most elegant ships of the early 20th century the ocean liner made 1001 crossings between new york and england beginning in 1936 now permanently stationed in long beach the queen mary is not just a floating museum the ship also offered top-notch dining dazzling city skyline views overnight accommodations in original first class staterooms and the full calendar of performances and events [Music] glacier point is located on the south wall of yosemite valley at an elevation of over 7000 feet if you like spectacular views mingled with the touch of here then the hikes along glacier point road are for you the view from glacier point changes drastically throughout the year yosemite national park has a way of making you feel small and insignificant in a good way on one side of the glacier point you'll see the incredible half dome the vernal falls and the nevada falls on the other side you'll find the front row seat to yosemite falls one of the tallest waterfalls in the world and the ever expansive yosemite valley where the pacific ocean meets some of california's most picturesque cliffs and beaches point race national seashore attracts hikers whale watchers and nature lovers from all over the country every year the peninsula includes wild coastal beaches and headlands estuaries and uplands and the northern most part is maintained as a reserve for two yell the preserve is also rich in raptors and shorebirds have you ever wondered what exactly the painted ladies mean they are symbolic of the famous california gold rush with so much money coming into the city san francisco builders wanted to show off their newfound wealth with these grand homes that's why they have so many dramatic windows decorated rooflines and turrets the color of the homes are part of the colorist movement [Music] amazing surprising and beautiful these are perfect words to describe death valley national park there are desiccated and colorful dessert vistas everywhere geological history is on full display but there are also large pockets of green plant life old west remnants and funky contemporary enclaves in this bigger than bing wonderland the wally is 130 miles long between 6 and 13 miles wide and is surrounded by steep mountain ranges the parliament mountains to the west and the black funeral and the gripe vine mounting to the east its 3 million acres of wilderness and rich cultural history make it a lifetime's work to explore all that the valley has to offer [Music] hey if you enjoyed this video the video up here is also very good don't forget to like this one and subscribe to our channel
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