California

I have spent a lot of time in California and, as such, I have a list of my fav places around the state. If someone said, "I have some time to visit, what things should I absolutely not miss?". These are my recommendations in no particular order:

Must-See Attractions⚑

• Yosemite
• Hwy 1 north from SF: Mendocino, Ft Bragg, Glass Beach
• Hwy 1 south from SF: bixby bridge, Monterey, Carmel
• Madonna Inn¹
• Old Town Sacramento
• Desert: Joshua Tree, Mojave, Death Valley
• Beaches: Huntington Beach, Santa Cruz, Laguna Beach
• Muir Woods, Sequoia, or Ave of Giants
• Fern Canyon
• California Missions

Major Cities⚑

• San Francisco
• Los Angeles
• San Diego / Julian