Escape the city and go coastal to see this beacon of bliss—the Point Reyes Lighthouse in Point Reyes National Seashore. 💡🏠
📍Marin County, California
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Save this for 2025! 🌲 Every year the National Park Service National Park Service releases FREE national park entry days. California is home to nine national parks, so tell us: Which one are you visiting first? 🏞️
📍Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks
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Merry Christmas! 🎄 From all of us to all of you, happy holidays. 🎅
📍 Yosemite National Park in Yosemite Nation
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Hang loose in Visit Huntington Beach, a legendary surf and sunset spot in Orange County. 🤙This SoCal hot spot is known for its consistent waves and is officially nicknamed Surf City USA. 🏄
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Discover Silver City, a recreated ghost town in Bodfish, California, where a collection of rescued buildings from other real mining ghost towns act as a living Gold Rush museum. 👻 Visit to learn about this historic era in California history in the foothills of the Sierra. 🏛️
📍County of Kern, California
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Be dazzled by 10 million twinkling lights at The Mission Inn Hotel & Spa's annual Festival of Lights in Discover Riverside - Riverside Convention & Visitors Bureau. ✨ This 1876 National Historic California Landmark exudes holiday cheer with its stunning display featuring 400 animated figures, visits by Santa, live music, and much more. 🎄
Learn more about holiday events at California hotels: https://bit.ly/3Zpm5vR
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Experience an eco-friendly whale-watching tour around Monterey Bay with Sanctuary Cruises Whale Watching located in the coastal village of Moss Landing. 🐋 Get up close and personal with humpback whales, orcas, blue whales, gray whales, dolphins, sea lions, otters, and more. 🦦 Tours operate year-round and last three and a half to four hours. 🛥️
📍See Monterey
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Have you ever explored the tallest lighthouse on the West Coast? 🙌 This is Point Arena Lighthouse Keepers, Inc. in Visit Mendocino County—plan a trip to climb the tower, take a tour, and soak up epic Pacific Ocean views. 🌊
Step back in time to the 1930s at Berkeley City Club a historic hotel designed by legendary architect Julia Morgan. 🏨 She also designed Hearst Castle, and this hotel is another example of her use of Moorish and Gothic elements. 🏛️ Check in to one of 38 preserved guest rooms to enjoy a stay steeped in history that’s updated with modern amenities. 🛎️
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📍Visit Berkeley
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On Mendocino's "secret coast" lies Mar Vista Farm + Cottages, a haven for fresh flavors. 🏡 Collect eggs straight from the coop and harvest ripe berries for a breakfast bursting with farm-fresh goodness. 🍳 The owners even invite you to use their bounty to whip up a delicious meal in your cottage kitchen. ❤️
📍Mar Vista Farm + Cottages, Gualala in Visit Mendocino County
Howdy! 🤠 Live out your cowboy dreams on a trail ride at Alisal Ranch in Visit Solvang USA. From the saddle you’ll take in the scenic delights of the Visit the Santa Ynez Valley. All skill levels are welcome. 🐎
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Witness these magnificent creatures up close on a whale-watching tour in Santa Cruz—it’s an unforgettable experience and a glimpse into the wonders of the Pacific! 🐋
💡 From April through November, humpback whales routinely breach the surface. From December through April, more than 20,000 gray whales migrate along the coast. Book with Santa Cruz Whale Watching to experience this incredible tour.
📍Visit Santa Cruz
Please note: Times of year to witness these marine wonders may vary each year.
