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Half Moon Bay State Beach is one of California Trip.

1. Half Moon Bay State Beach

9.0
95 Kelly Ave (at Balboa Blvd), Half Moon Bay, CA
State or Provincial Park · 48 tips and reviews
The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay is one of California Trip.

2. The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay

9.2
1 Miramontes Point Rd, Half Moon Bay, CA
Resort · 123 tips and reviews
Santa Cruz Surfing Museum is one of California Trip.

3. Santa Cruz Surfing Museum

7.5
701 W Cliff Dr, Santa Cruz, CA
Museum · Westside · 9 tips and reviews
Lighthouse Field State Beach is one of California Trip.

4. Lighthouse Field State Beach

9.0
W Cliff Dr (btw Pelton & Columbia), Santa Cruz, CA
State or Provincial Park · Westside · 10 tips and reviews
Santa Cruz Wharf is one of California Trip.

5. Santa Cruz Wharf

21 Municipal Wharf, Santa Cruz, CA
Pier · 58 tips and reviews
Surfer Bro Statue is one of California Trip.

6. Surfer Bro Statue

8.7
Santa Cruz, CA
Sculpture Garden · Westside · 1 tip
Santa Cruz Main Beach is one of California Trip.

7. Santa Cruz Main Beach

8.7
Beach St, Santa Cruz, CA
Beach · Westside · 32 tips and reviews
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk is one of California Trip.

8. Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

8.5
400 Beach Street (btw Riverside Ave & Cliff St), Santa Cruz, CA
Pedestrian Plaza · Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk · 186 tips and reviews
Giant Dipper is one of California Trip.

9. Giant Dipper

9.2
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk (400 Beach St), Santa Cruz, CA
Attraction · Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk · 23 tips and reviews
Bill's Wheels Skateshop is one of California Trip.

10. Bill's Wheels Skateshop

7.8
1240 Soquel Ave (Poplar Ave), Santa Cruz, CA
Board Store · Eastside · 4 tips and reviews
Pleasure Point is one of California Trip.

11. Pleasure Point

9.5
E Cliff Dr (at 36th Ave), Santa Cruz, CA
Beach · 13 tips and reviews
Monterey Bay Aquarium is one of California Trip.

12. Monterey Bay Aquarium

9.3
886 Cannery Row (at David Ave.), Monterey, CA
Aquarium · Cannery Row · 420 tips and reviews
Spanish Bay is one of California Trip.

13. Spanish Bay

9.6
Pebble Beach, CA
Beach · 8 tips and reviews
17 Mile Drive is one of California Trip.

14. 17 Mile Drive

9.3
17 Mile Dr, Pebble Beach, CA
Scenic Lookout · 106 tips and reviews
Pebble Beach is one of California Trip.

15. Pebble Beach

Pebble Beach, CA
Neighborhood · 20 tips and reviews
The Cheese Shop is one of California Trip.

16. The Cheese Shop

9.0
Carmel Plaza (Ocean Ave. & Junipero St.), Carmel, CA
Cheese Store · 15 tips and reviews
Carmel Beach City Park is one of California Trip.

17. Carmel Beach City Park

9.5
Ocean Ave & Scenic Rd, Carmel, CA
Beach · 121 tips and reviews
Mission San Carlos Borromeo del Rio Carmelo is one of California Trip.

18. Mission San Carlos Borromeo del Rio Carmelo

8.8
3080 Rio Rd (at Lasuen Dr), Carmel, CA
Church · 23 tips and reviews
Rocky Point is one of California Trip.

19. Rocky Point

7.5
36700 Highway 1 (near Palo Colorado Rd), Monterey, CA
American Restaurant · 28 tips and reviews
Andrew Molera State Park is one of California Trip.

20. Andrew Molera State Park

8.5
2211 Garden Rd (coast road and cabrillo highway), Big Sur, CA
State or Provincial Park · 9 tips and reviews
Big Sur River Inn & Restaurant is one of California Trip.

21. Big Sur River Inn & Restaurant

7.6
46840 Highway 1 (Highway 1 at Phenger Creek), Big Sur, CA
Hotel · 40 tips and reviews
Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park is one of California Trip.

22. Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park

9.3
47225 Pfeiffer Big Sur (at Cabrillo Hwy), Big Sur, CA
State or Provincial Park · 28 tips and reviews
Pfeiffer Beach is one of California Trip.

23. Pfeiffer Beach

9.0
Sycamore Canyon Road Big Sur (at Highway 1), Big Sur, CA
Beach · 32 tips and reviews
Big Sur Taphouse is one of California Trip.

24. Big Sur Taphouse

8.5
Hwy 1, Big Sur, CA
Pub · 23 tips and reviews
Big Sur Bakery is one of California Trip.

25. Big Sur Bakery

8.3
47540 CA-1, Big Sur, CA
Bakery · 69 tips and reviews
Sierra Mar is one of California Trip.

26. Sierra Mar

8.7
47900 Post Ranch Inn, Big Sur, CA
New American Restaurant · 43 tips and reviews
Post Ranch Inn is one of California Trip.

27. Post Ranch Inn

9.0
47900 Highway 1, Big Sur, CA
Resort · 41 tips and reviews
Henry Miller Memorial Library is one of California Trip.

28. Henry Miller Memorial Library

8.0
48603 Highway 1, Big Sur, CA
Bookstore · 10 tips and reviews
McWay Falls is one of California Trip.

29. McWay Falls

8.8
Cabrillo Hwy, Big Sur, CA
Waterfall · 23 tips and reviews
Esalen Institute is one of California Trip.

30. Esalen Institute

7.9
55000 Highway 1, Big Sur, CA
Hot Spring · 21 tips and reviews
Hearst Castle is one of California Trip.

31. Hearst Castle

8.8
750 Hearst Castle Rd, San Simeon, CA
Castle · 124 tips and reviews
Centrally Grown is one of California Trip.

32. Centrally Grown

7432 Exotic Garden Dr, Cambria, CA
American Restaurant · 10 tips and reviews
Morro Bay Beach is one of California Trip.

33. Morro Bay Beach

8.8
Morro Bay, CA
Beach · 23 tips and reviews
Morro Bay Skateboard Museum is one of California Trip.

34. Morro Bay Skateboard Museum

601 Embarcadero, Morro Bay, CA
Museum · 3 tips and reviews
Martian Ranch & Vineyard is one of California Trip.

35. Martian Ranch & Vineyard

9110 Alisos Canyon Road, Los Alamos, CA
Winery · No tips or reviews
Kalyra Winery is one of California Trip.

36. Kalyra Winery

8.2
343 N Refugio Rd, Santa Ynez, CA
Winery · 14 tips and reviews
Sunstone Vineyards & Winery is one of California Trip.

37. Sunstone Vineyards & Winery

8.8
125 N Refugio Rd, Santa Ynez, CA
Winery · 21 tips and reviews
Boathouse at Hendry's Beach is one of California Trip.

38. Boathouse at Hendry's Beach

8.8
2981 Cliff Dr, Santa Barbara, CA
American Restaurant · Mesa · 76 tips and reviews
Arroyo Burro Beach is one of California Trip.

39. Arroyo Burro Beach

9.4
2981 1/2 Cliff Dr, Santa Barbara, CA
Beach · Mesa · 49 tips and reviews
Old Mission Santa Barbara is one of California Trip.

40. Old Mission Santa Barbara

8.9
2201 Laguna St (at Los Olivos St), Santa Barbara, CA
Church · Downtown Santa Barbara · 26 tips and reviews
Santa Barbara Pier is one of California Trip.

41. Santa Barbara Pier

State St (Cabrillo), Santa Barbara, CA
Pier · 50 tips and reviews
Figueroa Mountain Brewing Company is one of California Trip.

42. Figueroa Mountain Brewing Company

8.9
137 Anacapa St, Santa Barbara, CA
Brewery · Lower State · 43 tips and reviews
Wildcat Lounge is one of California Trip.

43. Wildcat Lounge

7.5
15 W Ortega St (btw State St & Chapala St), Santa Barbara, CA
Night Club · Lower State · 21 tips and reviews
The Funk Zone is one of California Trip.

44. The Funk Zone

8.7
34 Anacapa Street (Yanonali Street), Santa Barbara, CA
Art Gallery · Lower State · 8 tips and reviews
Butterfly Beach is one of California Trip.

45. Butterfly Beach

9.2
Channel Drive, Montecito, CA
Beach · 24 tips and reviews
Four Seasons Resort The Biltmore is one of California Trip.

46. Four Seasons Resort The Biltmore

9.0
1260 Channel Dr (at Olive Mill Rd), Santa Barbara, CA
Hotel · 49 tips and reviews
Nobu Malibu is one of California Trip.

47. Nobu Malibu

9.3
22706 Pacific Coast Hwy, Malibu, CA
Seafood Restaurant · Eastern Malibu · 244 tips and reviews
Getty Research Institute is one of California Trip.

48. Getty Research Institute

1200 Getty Center Dr, Los Angeles, CA
College Arts Building · Brentwood · 4 tips and reviews
Venice Public Graffiti Art Walls is one of California Trip.

49. Venice Public Graffiti Art Walls

7.6
1800 Ocean Front Walk (across the Venice Beach Recreation Office), Venice, CA
Public Art · 16 tips and reviews
Marina Del Rey Channel is one of California Trip.

50. Marina Del Rey Channel

Channel Walk, Marina del Rey, CA
River · 4 tips and reviews
The Tasting Kitchen is one of California Trip.

51. The Tasting Kitchen

8.4
1633 Abbot Kinney Blvd, Venice, CA
New American Restaurant · 179 tips and reviews
Abbot Kinney Boulevard is one of California Trip.

52. Abbot Kinney Boulevard

Abbot Kinney Blvd., Venice, CA
Road · 52 tips and reviews
Cora's Coffee Shoppe is one of California Trip.

53. Cora's Coffee Shoppe

8.4
1802 Ocean Ave (at Pico Blvd), Santa Monica, CA
Breakfast Spot · Downtown Santa Monica · 103 tips and reviews
Big Dean's Ocean Front Cafe is one of California Trip.

54. Big Dean's Ocean Front Cafe

8.9
1615 Ocean Front Walk, Santa Monica, CA
Beer Garden · Downtown Santa Monica · 58 tips and reviews
Ocean Avenue is one of California Trip.

55. Ocean Avenue

7.8
Ocean Ave., Santa Monica, CA
Road · Downtown Santa Monica · 5 tips and reviews

56. The Georgian Hotel

8.1
1415 Ocean Ave (Santa Monica Blvd.), Santa Monica, CA
Hotel · Downtown Santa Monica · 30 tips and reviews

HISTORYHISTORY: During the Prohibition Era, patrons made this hotel's speakeasy a hotspot. It would appear some patrons from the era never left as many ghostly occurrences are often reported here.

BOA Steakhouse is one of California Trip.

57. BOA Steakhouse

8.7
101 Santa Monica Blvd (Ocean Ave.), Santa Monica, CA
Steakhouse · Downtown Santa Monica · 105 tips and reviews
SUGARFISH by sushi nozawa is one of California Trip.

58. SUGARFISH by sushi nozawa

9.2
1345 2nd St, Santa Monica, CA
Sushi Restaurant · Downtown Santa Monica · 180 tips and reviews
Third Street Promenade is one of California Trip.

59. Third Street Promenade

9.2
1202 3rd Street Promenade, Santa Monica, CA
Shopping Plaza · Downtown Santa Monica · 284 tips and reviews
Montana Ave is one of California Trip.

60. Montana Ave

Montana Ave, Santa Monica, CA
Road · North of Montana · 4 tips and reviews
Kogi BBQ Truck is one of California Trip.

61. Kogi BBQ Truck

8.9
(Greater LA Metro Area), Los Angeles, CA
Food Truck · 219 tips and reviews
Bergamot Station Arts Center is one of California Trip.

62. Bergamot Station Arts Center

8.2
2525 Michigan Ave, Santa Monica, CA
Art Gallery · 21 tips and reviews
Daikokuya is one of California Trip.

63. Daikokuya

8.0
2208 Sawtelle Blvd (at W Olympic Blvd), Los Angeles, CA
Noodle Restaurant · West Los Angeles · 70 tips and reviews
Tsujita LA Artisan Noodle is one of California Trip.

64. Tsujita LA Artisan Noodle

8.8
2057 Sawtelle Blvd, Los Angeles, CA
Ramen Restaurant · West Los Angeles · 208 tips and reviews
ROC Sawtelle is one of California Trip.

65. ROC Sawtelle

2049 Sawtelle Blvd, Los Angeles, CA
Chinese Restaurant · West Los Angeles · 81 tips and reviews
Giant Robot 2 - GR2 Gallery is one of California Trip.

66. Giant Robot 2 - GR2 Gallery

8.7
2062 Sawtelle Blvd (at Mississippi Ave), Los Angeles, CA
Art Gallery · West Los Angeles · 8 tips and reviews
Muma Kitchen is one of California Trip.

67. Muma Kitchen

7.9
1924 Westwood Blvd., Los Angeles, CA
Mediterranean Restaurant · Westside · 13 tips and reviews
Blum & Poe is one of California Trip.

68. Blum & Poe

8.6
2727 S LA Cienega Blvd, Los Angeles, CA
Art Gallery · South Robertson · 1 tip
Annenberg Space for Photography is one of California Trip.

69. Annenberg Space for Photography

2000 Avenue of the Stars (at Olympic Blvd), Los Angeles, CA
Art Museum · Century City · 51 tips and reviews
Urth Caffé is one of California Trip.

70. Urth Caffé

9.1
267 S Beverly Dr (at Gregory Way), Beverly Hills, CA
Café · 378 tips and reviews
THE Blvd is one of California Trip.

71. THE Blvd

9.0
9500 Wilshire Blvd (Beverly Wilshire Hotel), Beverly Hills, CA
American Restaurant · 96 tips and reviews
Wilshire Blvd is one of California Trip.

72. Wilshire Blvd

Wilshire Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA
Road · West Los Angeles · 2 tips and reviews
Mr Chow is one of California Trip.

73. Mr Chow

8.1
344 N Camden Dr, Beverly Hills, CA
Chinese Restaurant · 91 tips and reviews
Gagosian Gallery is one of California Trip.

74. Gagosian Gallery

8.5
456 N Camden Dr (at S Santa Monica Blvd), Beverly Hills, CA
Art Gallery · 6 tips and reviews
The Ivy is one of California Trip.

75. The Ivy

8.9
113 N Robertson Blvd (at Alden Dr), Los Angeles, CA
American Restaurant · Mid-City West · 314 tips and reviews
Taschen Gallery is one of California Trip.

76. Taschen Gallery

8.2
8070 Beverly Blvd (Crescent Heights), Los Angeles, CA
Art Gallery · Mid-City West · 4 tips and reviews
The Grove is one of California Trip.

77. The Grove

9.2
189 The Grove Dr (at W 3rd St), Los Angeles, CA
Shopping Mall · Mid-City West · 662 tips and reviews
The Rain Room @ LACMA is one of California Trip.

78. The Rain Room @ LACMA

5905 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA
Art Gallery · Mid-City West · 4 tips and reviews

79. Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA)

9.4
5905 Wilshire Blvd (at S Ogden Dr), Los Angeles, CA
Art Museum · Mid-City West · 444 tips and reviews

Los AngelesLos Angeles: Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) is the largest encyclopedic museum west of Chicago, with a collection of more than 100,000 works

80. El Chato Taco Truck

9.0
5300 W Olympic Blvd (at La Brea Ave), Los Angeles, CA
Food Truck · PICO · 68 tips and reviews

JennJenn: They usually arrive around 730pm. Good for cheap late night cravings & after club eats. $1 small street tacos & $4 burritos & quesadillas. Try the carne asada tacos & quesadillas.

République is one of California Trip.

81. République

9.3
624 S La Brea Ave (at W 6th St), Los Angeles, CA
French Restaurant · Hancock Park · 267 tips and reviews

Adel A.Adel AlS: Can confidently say that, of all breakfast spots in LA, this is my # 1. Their french toast and omelette is to die for. Shakshoka is 2/10

Pink's Hot Dogs is one of California Trip.

82. Pink's Hot Dogs

8.7
709 N La Brea Ave (at Melrose Ave), Los Angeles, CA
Hot Dog Joint · Mid-City West · 381 tips and reviews

83. Pizzeria Mozza

9.1
641 N Highland Ave, Los Angeles, CA
Pizzeria · Hancock Park · 292 tips and reviews

Steve J.Steve Jang: Order everything. Seriously. But if not, then get the squash blossoms with ricotta, tricolore salad, and the pizza with bacon, sausage, salami and tomatoes.

84. The Jim Henson Company Lot

8.1
1416 N LA Brea Ave (at Sunset Blvd.), Los Angeles, CA
Office · Central Hollywood · 12 tips and reviews

HISTORYHISTORY: This was the original home of The Charlie Chaplin Studios, built in 1918 & one of Hollywood's first complete studios. Many of his films, including "The Gold Rush," were filmed here in the 20s & 30s.

Dolby Theatre is one of California Trip.

85. Dolby Theatre

8.1
6801 Hollywood Blvd (at N Highland Ave), Los Angeles, CA
Theater · 155 tips and reviews
Ovation Hollywood is one of California Trip.

86. Ovation Hollywood

7.9
6801 Hollywood Blvd (at N Highland Ave), Los Angeles, CA
Shopping Mall · 166 tips and reviews
Hollywood Walk of Fame is one of California Trip.

87. Hollywood Walk of Fame

7.0
Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA
Monument · Hollywood Hills West · 486 tips and reviews
Grauman's Egyptian is one of California Trip.

88. Grauman's Egyptian

8.4
Los Angeles, CA
Indie Movie Theater · Central Hollywood · 51 tips and reviews
Hollywood Boulevard is one of California Trip.

89. Hollywood Boulevard

Hollywood Blvd., Los Angeles, CA
Road · 39 tips and reviews
The Hollywood Bowl is one of California Trip.

90. The Hollywood Bowl

9.4
2301 N Highland Ave (at Hollywood Bowl Rd), Los Angeles, CA
Music Venue · 446 tips and reviews
Cinerama Dome at Arclight Hollywood Cinema is one of California Trip.

91. Cinerama Dome at Arclight Hollywood Cinema

6360 W Sunset Blvd (btw Cahuenga & Vine), Los Angeles, CA
Movie Theater · Central Hollywood · 36 tips and reviews
Pantages Theatre is one of California Trip.

92. Pantages Theatre

9.5
6233 Hollywood Blvd (btwn Vine & Argyle Ave), Los Angeles, CA
Theater · 129 tips and reviews
Capitol Records is one of California Trip.

93. Capitol Records

8.7
1750 Vine St (at Hollywood Blvd), Los Angeles, CA
Office · 22 tips and reviews
Roscoe's House of Chicken and Waffles is one of California Trip.

94. Roscoe's House of Chicken and Waffles

8.8
1514 N Gower St (at Sunset Blvd), Los Angeles, CA
Southern Food Restaurant · 236 tips and reviews
Salt & Straw is one of California Trip.

95. Salt & Straw

9.0
240 N Larchmont Blvd, Los Angeles, CA
Ice Cream Parlor · Windsor Square · 77 tips and reviews
Pollo A La Brasa is one of California Trip.

96. Pollo A La Brasa

8.7
764 S Western Ave (Western Ave & 8th St), Los Angeles, CA
South American Restaurant · Wilshire Center - Koreatown · 48 tips and reviews
Poketo is one of California Trip.

97. Poketo

8.4
3515 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA
Clothing Store · Wilshire Center - Koreatown · No tips or reviews
Magnolia Brewing Company is one of California Trip.

98. Magnolia Brewing Company

2505 3rd St (at 22nd St), San Francisco, CA
Brewery · Dogpatch · 78 tips and reviews
Hooker's Sweet Treats is one of California Trip.

99. Hooker's Sweet Treats

442 Hyde St (btwn O'Farrell & Ellis St), San Francisco, CA
Bakery · Tenderloin · 35 tips and reviews
Mr. Holmes Bakehouse is one of California Trip.

100. Mr. Holmes Bakehouse

1042 Larkin St (at Sutter St), San Francisco, CA
Bakery · Lower Nob Hill · 159 tips and reviews
Mikkeller Bar SF is one of California Trip.

101. Mikkeller Bar SF

34 Mason St (at Market St), San Francisco, CA
Gastropub · Downtown San Francisco-Union Square · 391 tips and reviews
Yank Sing is one of California Trip.

102. Yank Sing

8.6
101 Spear St (inside Rincon Center), San Francisco, CA
Dim Sum Restaurant · Financial District · 229 tips and reviews
The Wave Organ is one of California Trip.

103. The Wave Organ

7.1
1 Yacht Rd (at Lyon St), San Francisco, CA
Monument · Marina District · 25 tips and reviews
Golden Gate Heights Mosaic Stairway is one of California Trip.

104. Golden Gate Heights Mosaic Stairway

9.2
Moraga St (btwn 15th & 16th Ave), San Francisco, CA
Scenic Lookout · Golden Gate Heights · 50 tips and reviews
Court of Mysteries is one of California Trip.

105. Court of Mysteries

519 Fair Ave, Santa Cruz, CA
Outdoor Sculpture · Westside · 1 tip
Defenestration is one of California Trip.

106. Defenestration

200 6th St (6th and Howard St.), San Francisco, CA
Art Gallery · SoMa · 7 tips and reviews
Mystery Spot is one of California Trip.

107. Mystery Spot

7.8
465 Mystery Spot Rd (at Branciforte Dr.), Santa Cruz, CA
Arts and Entertainment · 44 tips and reviews
Loved to Death is one of California Trip.

108. Loved to Death

7.7
1681 Haight St, San Francisco, CA
Vintage and Thrift Store · Haight Ashbury · 21 tips and reviews
Musée Mécanique is one of California Trip.

109. Musée Mécanique

9.0
Pier 45, Shed A (at Taylor St), San Francisco, CA
Museum · Fishermans Wharf · 182 tips and reviews
Lands End Labyrinth is one of California Trip.

110. Lands End Labyrinth

8.5
Lands End Trail, San Francisco, CA
Public Art · 13 tips and reviews
Bourbon & Branch is one of California Trip.

111. Bourbon & Branch

8.8
501 Jones St (at O'Farrell St), San Francisco, CA
Speakeasy · Tenderloin · 318 tips and reviews
Rodin Sculpture Garden is one of California Trip.

112. Rodin Sculpture Garden

9.0
Lomita Dr (at Roth Way), Stanford, CA
Sculpture Garden · 14 tips and reviews
Paxton Gate is one of California Trip.

113. Paxton Gate

9.2
824 Valencia St (btwn 19th & 20th St.), San Francisco, CA
Gift Store · Mission Dolores · 49 tips and reviews
Crown & Crumpet Tea Salon is one of California Trip.

114. Crown & Crumpet Tea Salon

7.8
1746 Post St, San Francisco, CA
Tea Room · Japantown · 23 tips and reviews
Cliff House is one of California Trip.

115. Cliff House

1090 Point Lobos (at Great Hwy), San Francisco, CA
American Restaurant · 140 tips and reviews
Umami Burger is one of California Trip.

116. Umami Burger

2184 Union St (at Fillmore St), San Francisco, CA
Burger Joint · Union Street · 173 tips and reviews
Parc 55 is one of California Trip.

117. Parc 55

6.9
55 Cyril Magnin St (at Eddy St), San Francisco, CA
Hotel · Downtown San Francisco-Union Square · 178 tips and reviews
TOMS Flagship is one of California Trip.

118. TOMS Flagship

1344 Abbot Kinney Blvd (at Andalusia Ave), Venice, CA
Coffee Shop · 94 tips and reviews
Vans is one of California Trip.

119. Vans

8.3
400 Broadway (at 4th St), Santa Monica, CA
Shoe Store · Downtown Santa Monica · 1 tip