California vacation

[camellia0]

I live on the east coast and will fly to California (LA) for the 1st time the end of the month. If you have been there, what is a must see or must do?

[madeara]

Go down Lombard street in SF.  California is beautiful.  Have a great time.

[plennis]

All the regular tourist things are fun...Grauman's Chinese Theatre, Disneyland, Universal studios, the Warner Bros Tour, The double decker bus tour around hollywood and Beverly Hills, Santa Monica Pier, the beaches.  We have many great great museums, Norton Simon, La Brea Tar Pits, Autry Western Museum,  Dodger or Angel games, Galaxy games, Rams games all kinds of concerts at some great venues.  (Hollywood Bowl, Forum, LA Live and many more).  The Comedy clubs, you can try foods from every where in the world.  Farmers Market next to CBS studios.   Whatever interests you, you can find here golf, horseback riding, surfing, a short drive away snow skiing, whale watching excursions.  Day trips to Catalina Island.  They give tours of the Hollywood Bowl when the evening entertainment is rehearsing.     

[dreamyxo]

Some years ago we rented a camper van and drove around some places.  We started in LA then went to Vegas to visit a relative then came back to Cali and went to Yosemite, and San Fransisco.  Went on a tour of Alcatraz.  Went to several places in the week we were there.

[sdenimandlace1]

I was born in California and have never had the time to go back.

[braggin]

When I go to California, I make sure to go to whatever State Parks are in the area I visit because the state parks in California are always wonderful - almost as good as a national park but smaller.

[PGS28]

There are some great suggestions listed here already, have fun!! 

[PGS28]

I can't wait to cruise the pacific coast highway.

[aflyingmonkey]

Besides what is already mentioned, if you're staying in the Los Angeles area check out THE GETTY museum as the views are awesome; and also check out Griffith Observatory -- a landmark.  Also, be sure to check out Venice Beach it's iconic & definitely an experience.  Be sure to check out the famous Rodeo Drive in Beverly Hills, & also the streets of Sunset & Melrose -- they are close to Hollywood Blvd.  Melrose has some good shopping.

[cathy37]

I have never been to California, but I think it would be great to visit in the future.  I also want to go to Hawaii.  I have been on a cruise and loved every minute of it.

[cadence4u]

I lived in California my entire life.

Must see:

President Libraries - Nixson & Reagan
Disneyland
Knotts Berry Farm
Gettys Museum
Chinese Theater
Hearst Castle
Train Museum in Sacremento
Ride Trolley in San Fransico

[sbenkoski]

I have not been there is a long time so i'm no help.

[LaTashaS28]

I have not been there so I can't tell you much about it... but I would like to travel there one day.

[heypeg]

Depends on where in California you are going.

[bretay]

i have never been..but if i did i would go to the ocean..