California Historic buildings, People + Religious pictures

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Walk amid some of the finest redwood scenery on the planet and then visit a waterfall via this natural path. 

Get your camera ready for the panoramic vistas from atop the Black Mountains, widely considered some of the best views in Death Valley National Park.

Be humbled by nature at its most impressive in these two breathtaking national parks, home to some of the largest living things on this planet.

Combine beaches, theme parks, big-city excitement and outdoor recreation in one popular region with great weather and a laid-back lifestyle.

Much of the nation’s produce comes from the fertile valleys in this area bordered by the Sierras and the Pacific Crest Trail.

Culture and nature converge in this diverse park located in the heart of the city.

Venture to the wild heart of California, a land of abundant natural beauty, vast national parks and towns steeped in Gold Rush history.

This charming oceanfront town is a perfect day-trip for art, food and relaxation. 

This hub of all things high-tech also offers excellent parks, wineries and a well-established cultural scene.

This charming oceanfront town is a perfect day-trip for art, food and relaxation. 

See historic San Francisco government buildings, study ancient artifacts and visit renowned performing arts institutions in this cultural district.

Colorful pieces of chewed gum, some of which have been turned into art pieces, decorate the walls of this narrow lane.

Aside from some of America’s most expensive real estate, this enclave of Silicon Valley is also home to a world-class Japanese garden and center for the arts.

Set in the Saratoga Hills, this tranquil replica of a Japanese samurai estate is the perfect place to reconnect with your inner zen. 

Take a free guided tour of this majestic church to see its excellent stained-glass windows and intricate ceiling art.

Wonderful stained-glass windows, an impressive organ and religious artworks feature in this towering Roman Catholic house of worship in the heart of Sacramento.

Wonderful stained-glass windows, an impressive organ and religious artworks feature in this towering Roman Catholic house of worship in the heart of Sacramento.

Watch your kids play with intriguing interactive displays and learn about community, connections and creativity in this acclaimed science museum.

Visit the Palace of Fine Arts Theatre and marvel at views of the Golden Gate Bridge at this popular waterfront neighborhood.

Soak up the old-style charm of this small seaside city, which is famed for the monarch butterflies that stop here on their great migrations.

Walk through some of the most beautiful scenery in San Francisco along Lands End’s oceanfront trail from where you can see iconic sights such as the Golden Gate Bridge.

Wonderful stained-glass windows, an impressive organ and religious artworks feature in this towering Roman Catholic house of worship in the heart of Sacramento.

Visit the Palace of Fine Arts Theatre and marvel at views of the Golden Gate Bridge at this popular waterfront neighborhood.

California’s capital and its surroundings have attractions for all interests, from cultural destinations, to clear lakes, to a history riddled with gold.