California Classics

Have you dreamed of a California vacation for so long that you feel like you've already been there? Do you want to be sure you cover all those spots that your friends and neighbors say you've just gotta see? These are the most iconic of California's best-known sights and attractions.

Los Angeles

Our guide to things to do in Los Angeles will fill you in on the most popular spots and attractions, along with what we think are the best of the rest. The City of Angels' most classic things to do include:

• Disneyland
• Hollywood: Take a stroll along Hollywood Boulevard, see the stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame sidewalk and the footprints at Grauman's Chinese Theater.
• Universal Studios

San Diego

Our guide to San Diego's top things to do will fill you in on the most popular spots and attractions, along with what we think are the best of the rest. San Diego's most classic tourist stops include:

• Sea World
• San Diego Zoo and Wild Animal Park
• Old Town San Diego

San Francisco

Use our guide to things to do in San Francisco to find out about the most popular spots and attractions, along with what we think are the best of the rest. The City by the Bay's most classic spots include:

• Fisherman's Wharf
• Golden Gate Bridge
• Cable Cars

National Parks

California is home to some of the country's oldest and most popular national parks, and what may well be the hottest place on earth:

• Yosemite Park
• Death Valley

California Coast

• Monterey Bay Aquarium
• 17-Mile Drive
• Highway One

Rest of California

• Wine Country