Every city in California has its own charm and importance. Most of these cities are coastal cities which offer a great deal of waterfront experience, but then there are also cities that are known for their rugged terrain and adventure land sport. The following is a list of the important cities in California that you must visit.
Los Angeles (City of Angels)
The topographical diversity that you find in Los Angeles is immense. On its western front is the deep Pacific Ocean. On its east, is a rugged mountain range. Dotting all through the city are various valleys and forests. And, interspersed in all this geographical diversity is the highly affluent life of the citizens of Los Angeles.
Definitely a must-visit for anyone that loves study in contrasts! There are several places to check out here, but don’t miss out on the action in Hollywood Boulevard, the Mulholland Drive and the Street Rod Limos where you can check out the city in a limousine.
Sacramento (Capital City)
Famous as the oldest city of California, Sacramento has a rich history of its own. It is also the capital of the state and is quite representative of what the state stands for – fun and merriment. The top tourist attractions here are the Crocker Art Museum, the Cesar Chavez Park, the Sacramento Zoo, the Sutter’s Fort and the State Indian Museum. You must also check out the Folsom Lake which is one of the largest lakes in the country and is a hub for various adventure tourist activities.
San Diego (Beach City)
San Diego is known for its beach life and its night life. This fun loving city shares a border with Mexico and that explains the abundance of Hispanic culture here. The San Diego Zoo needs to be checked out – it is one of the largest zoos in the world. SeaWorld Theme Park is located within the zoo.
Another park that’s a must-see is the Balboa Park. For people who like checking out an uppity culture, the La Jolla community could be a great place to visit. Check out the various bistros and restaurants here.
San Francisco (Architectural Delight)
If you get mesmerized with interesting buildings and architecture, you definitely need to check out San Francisco. Several of the buildings here still hark back to a Victorian era. The two bridges, the Golden Gate Bridge and the Bay Bridge, need to be definitely rode on.
There are various places here that tourists just won’t want to miss, most notably the Fisherman’s Wharf, the Chinatown, the Haight Ashbury, the Transamerica Pyramid, the Alamo Square Park and definitely the cable car rides that zip you from one place to another in the city.
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