Situated in the southwestern region of the United States (the so-called SouthWest), California is the land of beaches, natural parks, sunshine and road trips. Facing the Pacific Ocean and bordering Mexico, Arizona and Nevada, the Golden State have always fascinated tourists and visitors from every corner of the world: there are many places of interest and attractions that can satisfy the most diverse needs, the problem is exactly how to plan to see all that this great state has to offer.
In this article, however, we will focus on a much more difficult task: to make a Top 10 list of the most important things to see (or do) in California, a practically impossible task both for the difficulty of narrowing down to 10 the incredible amount of attractions available and for the subjective tastes that always influence a selection of this kind.
However, for those who have little knowledge of this state and do not have a clear idea of what to see, a Top 10, even if subjective, can represent a good starting point to explore the thousands of wonders of this legendary American state. Let’s hope that we succeed at least decently in this endeavor of introducing top 10 California attractions that you must visit!
California is famous as one of the most ideal states for an on-the-road trip, and actually the variety of landscapes it offers (desert moors, coastal routes, golden hills and mountainous stretches) is a real blessing for those who love traveling by car. However, among all the scenic roads in California, one stands out from the others: the infamous Highway 1, a panoramic road overlooking the Pacific Ocean that, between cliffs and bridges hanging over the sea, offers breathtaking views.
This road (also known as the Pacific Coast Highway) goes along almost the entire California coast (from San Diego to the north of San Francisco), but without doubt the most fascinating stretch is the one in the Big Sur area, where there is the famous Bixby Bridge, which has been portrayed in many photos and postcards. This is also the area where you can find one of California’s most scenic beaches, Pfeiffer Beach, which is famous for its violet-colored sand and the typical stacks.
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