Places California I love to visit and spend time at. I am a California native and I absolutely love all the beauty around me.
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Outdoor Activities
Restaurants
Other Food & Drinks
Arts & Entertainment
Local Favorites
Off the Beaten Path
Outdoor Activities
I love being outdoors here are some ways to be outdoors and have fun.
Vasona Park has been my favorite place to enjoy the outdoors without leaving the city. I love that there is also good food nearby so after a day enjoying the park you can grab some food.
Vasona Lake County Park - Parks and Recreation
I love Capitola. I have been visiting my entire life. It could be considered my second home. Strolling along the sea is my favorite activity. Love that there is also access to food and shopping.
Capitola State Beach
This beach is a must see when visiting California. It is spetacular any time of year.
Pfeiffer Beach
Fernwood Campground is a very sought after camping spot. If is very close to Phifer Beach and is in Big Sur. The camp ground also has a store, restaurant and bar. They often have live music on site and outdoors you can play ping pong on the back porch overlooking the beautiful forest.
Fernwood Campground & Resort :: Big Sur, California
Restaurants
Places to eat in California
Looking forward to a new place to eat in Merced California - Chick-fill-a
Coming Soon Chick-fill-a Merced
I have been here for every Birthday from age 2-18. I love this place
Kyoto Palace - Japanese Steakhouse - Campbell, California
This place never disappoints. A must go to when in San Jose.
Adelita's Taqueria
This is the place to go for a special occasion. The food and service is amazing.
The Sea by Alexander's Steakhouse
I love coming to the House of Prime Rib the nostalgia and quality of service is amazing. It's has been am amazing experience every time I have visited it.
House of Prime Rib
Even a manly man will enjoy dining here. The food and drinks are so creative and amazing. You just have to see it and experience it for yourself!
Palo Alto - Son & Garden
Other Food & Drinks
Dinner Shows
They make great burgers with all the fixings.
BURGER TIME - 81 Photos & 109 Reviews
Great place for a date night in Merced California
Branding Iron Restaurant | Merced CA
Arts & Entertainment
Events and Entertainment I enjoyed
An Amazing Show!
AsiaSF
A family place to go. Beautiful for taking pictures.
Palace of Fine Arts
Excellent Historical Park - great for the history buff and student
Fort Point National Historic Site (U.S. National Park Service)
Outside Lands is an Amazing Experience!
Outside Lands Music Festival: Home
Coachella is an Amazing California Experience
Coachella Announces Dates for 2025 Festival
Local Favorites
Merced, Atwater and Chowchilla California
This is an upscale Restaurant featuring the farm to table things in the Central Valley. Fine Dining has reached Merced.
Rainbird
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I love this place. I get it off DoorDash all the time. It is consistently delicious every single time.
Teriyaki Don
Diner style food. Consistently good quality and service. They can be busy weekends and dinner times.
Yosemite Crossing Diner
Well known for excellent pies. A must visit for a lunch or breakfast.
Merced Home – Jantz Cafe
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A lovely wine bar in Merced California
Vinhos, Wine Lounge & Tapas | Merced CA
Off the Beaten Path
Fun places to see that are off the beaten path
Fun place to take the kids to see how cheese is made.
Hilmar Cheese Company
An excellent activity to take the kids to see when in Atwater CA.
Castle Air Museum
Excellent place to take pictures and hold events.
Castle Noz
A must see in Fresno. A hidden gem. One man made all of this marvelous place. Known to be many degrees cooler underground in the summer. Who knew you could grow a garden underground?
Forestiere Underground Gardens | Historic Site in Fresno, CA
There is a Children's train, petting zoo, and a pond with turtles. Delicious wines and candy and fruits, nuts of all kinds. This is a must see place.
Casa de Fruta - Online Fruit Stand, Chocolate, and Gift Baskets
Come with an appetite, there are so many delicious places to eat.
Official Visitor Guide for Solvang, California
The cakes here are amazing be sure to take one to go! Especially the pink champaign cake.
Madonna Inn
If you get to this brewery be sure to take a tour.
