Top 10 Incredible Places to Visit in California

By Sushil Godara April 15, 2024

Yosemite National Park

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Big Sur

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Joshua Tree National Park

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Lake Tahoe

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Los Angeles

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San Diego

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Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks

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Griffith Observatory, Los Angeles

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