California Gardens & parks, Historic buildings + Waterfall pictures

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Discover thousands of plants inside the historic centerpiece of San Diego’s Balboa Park, which was originally built for the 1915 Panama–California Exposition.

Combine beaches, theme parks, big-city excitement and outdoor recreation in one popular region with great weather and a laid-back lifestyle.

Experience one of America’s iconic natural sights, a sweeping view of the forests, waterfalls and monolithic granite mountains of the Yosemite Valley.

Culture and nature converge in this diverse park located in the heart of the city.

Much of the nation’s produce comes from the fertile valleys in this area bordered by the Sierras and the Pacific Crest Trail.

Trek to the top of Vernal Fall and Nevada Fall along Yosemite National Park’s signature hiking trail. Expect to be generously sprayed by both waterfalls.

Nestled within the stark landscapes of Death Valley is this series of caves, grottoes and waterfalls accessible via an informal trail. 

Be greeted by the thunderous waterfall that plunges into Yosemite Valley from high above when you reach the end of a pleasant wooded pathway.

Find out about California’s Spanish, Mexican and American past with a tour of this park’s restored historical houses and museums.

Be greeted by the thunderous waterfall that plunges into Yosemite Valley from high above when you reach the end of a pleasant wooded pathway.

Nestled within the stark landscapes of Death Valley is this series of caves, grottoes and waterfalls accessible via an informal trail. 

Experience one of America’s iconic natural sights, a sweeping view of the forests, waterfalls and monolithic granite mountains of the Yosemite Valley.

Nestled within the stark landscapes of Death Valley is this series of caves, grottoes and waterfalls accessible via an informal trail. 

Find out about California’s Spanish, Mexican and American past with a tour of this park’s restored historical houses and museums.

Find out about California’s Spanish, Mexican and American past with a tour of this park’s restored historical houses and museums.

Amid the grandeur of the majestic peaks of Yosemite National Park, this quiet spot along the river offers a peaceful location to relax and have a meal.

Spend a leisurely day on this rugged and wild stretch of beach, where the sand glitters with shiny round moonstones and the boardwalk promises staggering views.

Be greeted by the thunderous waterfall that plunges into Yosemite Valley from high above when you reach the end of a pleasant wooded pathway.

Discover the unique underground world of Sequoia National Park as you crawl, walk and climb through a twisting network of dark caves. 

Walk through some of the most beautiful scenery in San Francisco along Lands End’s oceanfront trail from where you can see iconic sights such as the Golden Gate Bridge.

Find out about the early days of Californian state rules via the displays and guides in this historic 19th-century building.

Be greeted by the thunderous waterfall that plunges into Yosemite Valley from high above when you reach the end of a pleasant wooded pathway.

Walk to this pretty waterfall, stand at viewpoints with superb coastal views and spot varied wildlife in Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park.