GRIFFITH OBSERVATORY
Observatory at the top of Griffith Park combining Art Deco architecture and ...Read more
PARAMOUNT PICTURES STUDIO
Studio offering 2-hour guided tours of over 110 years of history in Los ...Read more
PANUM CRATER
Read moreOn Highway 120, 4 miles east of Highway 395. Possibility to park at the foot of the volcano. It is possible to walk through the crater of the youngest volcano in Mono Lake. The last eruption took place six hundred years ago. He is asleep today. You will have a 360 ° view of the magnificent desert landscape. As the site is protected, it is recommended to stay on the trails.
MONT TAMALPAIS
Read moreTo have the most beautiful view on the bay of San Francisco, climb up to the top of Mount Tamalpais (elevation 784 m). Take the Panoramic Highway and then the Ridgecrest Road, to get to the top where there is a pay parking. From here the panorama is breathtaking, and 10 minutes of easy walking is enough for a 360-degree vision. You can see to San José and, in fine weather, to Sacramento.
TUOLUMNE MEADOWS AND HIGHLANDS
Read moreStill in the park but far from 89 km from the valley. A region where you can discover the most outstanding landforms in Sierra Nevada.
MOSHIN VINEYARDS
Read moreA large colored hummingbird welcomes you at the entrance of this small area which specializes in the rearing of Pinot noir, fruity and prepared in the European tradition. You will find other varieties, such as Sauvignon white or zinfandel.
PRESTON VINEYARDS
Read moreNot far from Bella Vineyards, on the beautiful West Dry Creek Road trail is another marvel in the region: Preston Vineyards. You will visit it for the atmosphere almost more than for wine, produced in very small quantities. Here everything comes from organic farming: the grapes, of course, but also the fruits and vegetables sold under the pergola, the bread prepared in the large oven at the bottom of the garden and the olive oil of the beautiful olive trees. On the central lawn are equipped chairs and tables for picnic. An area that breathes the joy of living.