Tourist Attractions & Monuments California

A huge redwood 6 m in diameter and 93 feet high in Prairie Creek.

The English elks are elk, of the family of deer, with long wood. It is a very rare species in the world, it left out mainly in Canada. You will see them here in freedom, a few metres from you. Remember that it is a wild species; although not very wild, do not get too.

Panum Crater is the youngest volcano in the Mono Lake site. He would be between 600 and 700 years according to the specialists. A trail allows you to walk through the crater or climb at its peak, from which the views on Mono Lake Basin and Sierra Nevada are sublime (approximately 90 minutes). An essential activity for geology lovers.

At 3.3 km high, the Santa Rosa and San Jacinto Mountains National Monument suddenly rise above the desert. Hiking trails meander through palm groves set against evergreen snow-capped peaks. Wild and spectacular.

Come to observe penquins emperor penguins and of the world in a reconstructed habitat. They are really crunchy. 

A flight simulator which will make you fly over, helicopter, snowy mountains of the Arctic circle before them pass close to. Guaranteed sensations.

Explore Atlantis world lost in a boat on rails which will take several metres high. It is almost like a roller coaster but also with water!

You guessed it: you can stand humid. Bring an outfit replacement of if the weather is a bit chilly...

Embark on the yellow rafts of Riptide Rescue to save turtles. You hang, that shakes!

A very beautiful wooden with a nice, well reconstructed chapel. It was a former fur trading post established by a Russian company in 1812, whose activity lasted until 1842. It was the southernmost point of the Russian colony in America, before the 1848 Gold Rush precipitate Western conquest by American pioneers. Traces of this Russian colony are found in California, and especially in Alaska. The park also protects the coastline over 10 kilometres and the surrounding Redwood forest. If you are in the region, note that the park organizes every year, at the end of July, its Fort Ross Festival, a day out of time for small (carriage, theatrical and musical performances) and large (tasting of local beers, etc.)! Find out directly on the website for details of attractions and various stands.

A 7 km long trail leads hikers, cyclists and riders through underwater. The purpose of this promenade is the highest waterfall of the Santa Monica Mountains, which is observed on two levels. Some sections of the hike will use your climbing skills. Have two good hours for this journey. The best time of the year to start the conquest of Escondido Falls is from November to April. The rest of the year, the waterfall is less impressive because of drought.

A 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.

Not 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.