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Places to Visit: California Coast
Monterey Bay Aquarium is one of Places to Visit: California Coast.

1. Monterey Bay Aquarium

9.3
886 Cannery Row (at David Ave.), Monterey, CA
Aquarium · Cannery Row · 420 tips and reviews

Jennifer F.Jennifer Filzen: The Monterey Bay Aquarium is absolutely one of the BEST aquariums in the world. Don't miss it when you're visiting Monterey, California.

Golden Gate Bridge is one of Places to Visit: California Coast.

2. Golden Gate Bridge

Golden Gate Brg S, San Francisco, CA
Bridge · 813 tips and reviews

Timothy M.Timothy McSwain: It can get very windy and cold on the bridge. If you decide to walk on it, be sure to bring a jacket or a coat.

Alcatraz Island is one of Places to Visit: California Coast.

3. Alcatraz Island

9.4
Golden Gate National Recreation Area (San Francisco Bay), San Francisco, CA
Historic and Protected Site · 502 tips and reviews

Felicity D.Felicity D: Save yourself 20 mins and skip the ranger lecture when you get off the boat, you need all of the time you can get on the island!

San Francisco Zoo is one of Places to Visit: California Coast.

4. San Francisco Zoo

8.7
1 Zoo Rd (btwn Sloat Blvd & Armory Rd), San Francisco, CA
Zoo · Lakeshore · 166 tips and reviews

SFGateSFGate: Don't miss the feeding frenzies: Grizzly bears at 11 a.m., penguins at 2:30, pelicans at 3:30. Read more.

Hearst Castle is one of Places to Visit: California Coast.

5. Hearst Castle

8.8
750 Hearst Castle Rd, San Simeon, CA
Castle · 124 tips and reviews

Visit CaliforniaVisit California: William Randolph Hearst's masterpiece is a testament to over-the-top architecture and opulence. Saying the swimming pools are ornate, the gardens lavish, and the art priceless is an understatement. Read more.

Disneyland Park is one of Places to Visit: California Coast.

6. Disneyland Park

9.4
1313 Disneyland Dr (btwn Ball Rd & Katella Ave), Anaheim, CA
Amusement Park · The Anaheim Resort · 1769 tips and reviews

Steve B.Steve Babcock: Fast pass will save your sanity.

Legoland California is one of Places to Visit: California Coast.

7. Legoland California

8.6
1 Legoland Dr, Carlsbad, CA
Amusement Park · 251 tips and reviews

Visit San DiegoVisit San Diego: Try starting at the back of the park and work your way to the entrance - the lines are usually shorter!

Six Flags Discovery Kingdom is one of Places to Visit: California Coast.

8. Six Flags Discovery Kingdom

7.9
1001 Fairgrounds Dr, Vallejo, CA
Amusement Park · West Vallejo · 112 tips and reviews

Carolina M.Carolina Madrid: It's a zoo with big-kid roller coasters and soak rides - so much fun! Look on GoldStar for discounted tickets. Read more.

Pismo State Beach is one of Places to Visit: California Coast.

9. Pismo State Beach

9.0
101 Pomeroy Ave, Pismo Beach, CA
State or Provincial Park · 37 tips and reviews

Drew W.Drew Wishon: Very good place. Very nice bathrooms. Need more parking though.

Avila Beach is one of Places to Visit: California Coast.

10. Avila Beach

9.3
404 Front St, Avila Beach, CA
Beach · 37 tips and reviews

Timothy M.Timothy McSwain: Careful where you wander, if you don't want to end up on the local nudist beach.

Morro Rock State Natural Preserve (Morro Rock) is one of Places to Visit: California Coast.

11. Morro Rock State Natural Preserve (Morro Rock)

9.2
Coleman Dr (at Morro Bay State Park), Morro Bay, CA
Mountain · 39 tips and reviews

Timothy M.Timothy McSwain: Beautiful sights of the ocean and other scenery. Just be careful if you decide to go climbing on the rocks, and don't let children try.

Apple Inc. is one of Places to Visit: California Coast.

12. Apple Inc.

1 Infinite Loop, Cupertino, CA
Office · North De Anza Boulevard · 139 tips and reviews

Tim's TechTim's Tech: Take a picture by the Apple Sign, and head in to the Company Store for an Apple T-Shirt.

Piedras Blancas Elephant Seal Rookery is one of Places to Visit: California Coast.

13. Piedras Blancas Elephant Seal Rookery

9.4
Cabrillo Hwy., San Simeon, CA
Zoo Exhibit · 80 tips and reviews