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Free admission ( which is indeed rare) allowed people from all areas of society to enjoy the exhibitions. 4. La Jolla Cove. You can see sea lions/seals, snorkel, relax on the rocks, have a picnic, play games, and see amazing sunsets.
- Bask in the big trees, Humboldt and Del Norte Counties. The four parks that belong to the network of the Redwood National and State Parks all offer free admission: Redwood National Park, Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park, Del Norte Coast Redwoods State Park, and Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park (expect to pay small parking fees at the state parks).
- Drive the Avenue of Giants, Humboldt County. Cruise this 31-mile stretch, which runs parallel to Highway 101 and is flanked by the enormous trees of Humboldt Redwoods State Park.
- Find Bigfoot, Willow Creek. Drive Highway 96—including the “Bigfoot Scenic Byway”—for signs of Sasquatch, then stop at the Willow Creek China-Flat Museum.
- Cross the Sundial Bridge, Redding. Walk across the Sacramento River on Santiago Calatrava’s 700-foot architectural marvel at Turtle Bay Exploration Park in Redding.
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- Redwood National Park
- Willow Creek China Flat Museum
- Shasta Dam
- Wild Horse Sanctuary
- Humbolt Redwoods State Park
- Montgomery Woods State Natural Reserve
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- Patrick Amiot Junk Art
- French Laundry Gardens
- The Culinary Institute of America at Copia
This park is the southernmost of a patchwork of state and federally administered lands under the umbrella of Redwood National and State Parks. To protect the Tall Trees Grove, a limited number of cars per day are allowed access – get free permits at the visitor center in Orick. After picking up a map at the visitor center, you’ll have a suite of ch...
Drop into this free (though donations are welcome) museumto take in its extensive Bigfoot collection. Footprints, handprints, hair…it has all kinds of exhibits that seek to prove the existence of this mysterious creature. In fact, the namesake Bigfoot Scenic Byway (Hwy 96) starts here and heads north, winding through breathtaking mountain and river...
In keeping with the enormous natural features of the area, this colossal, 15-million-ton concrete dam is second only in size to Grand Coolie Dam in Washington state and second in height only to Hoover Dam in Nevada. The damis located at the south end of Shasta Lake on Shasta Dam Boulevard. Construction started in 1937 and it took 12 years to comple...
Since 1978 the Wild Horse Sanctuaryhas been providing a home to unwanted horses and donkeys and giving them a lovely life. You can visit these beautiful animals, or even volunteer to help out for the day, on Wednesdays and Saturdays at the visitors center. The center is free to visit but to see them on the open plains, you'll need to pay for a one-...
Along Highway 101, 53,000-acre Humboldt Redwoods State Park protects some of the world's oldest redwoods and has three-quarters of the world's tallest 100 trees. Even if you don't have time to hike in, drive the park's awe-inspiring Avenue of the Giants, a 32-mile, two-lane road parallel to Highway 101.
Two miles west of Orr Hot Springs, this 2743-acre reserve protects some of the best old-growth redwood groves within a day’s drive from San Francisco. A 2-mile loop trail, starting near the picnic tables and toilets, crosses the creek, winding through the serene forest. It’s out of the way, so visitors are likely to have it mostly to themselves. Th...
The Italian Graziano family is one of the oldest grape-growing families in Mendocino County and specializes in ‘Cal-Ital’ wines – including primitivo, dolcetto, barbera and Sangiovese – at some fantastic prices. Wine tasting at Grazianois complimentary.
A cow rides a tractor, a rocket blasts off the lawn, and a dinosaur grabs a red convertible for lunch: it's all happening on Florence Ave, in sculptures Patrick Amiotmade for neighbors' yards from recycled junk. You'll spot more around the town of Sebastopol, but Amiot's block hosts three of the best: tin-can firefighters in a bathtub-sized fire tr...
The secret to French Laundryfeasts is hiding in plain sight right across the street: a lush organic culinary garden. Walk among these neatly boxed plots, and see if you can guess the obscure heirloom varietals destined for dinner – if you can't tell your Mokum carrots from your Hakurei turnips, check the framed cheat-sheet at the front. Tables and ...
You don't have to be a chef to find inspiration at the Culinary Institute of America's public food and wine showplace. Turn left at the Winemaker Wall of Fame (salute Merry Edwards, the sole woman!) for gourmet-themed art, including vintage portraits of Julia Child taken before she was famous. Upstairs is fabulous, with its free Chuck Williams Culi...
- Point Dume Nature Preserve. Malibu, CA 90265. (310) 457-8143. The Point Dume Nature Preserve is a dome-shaped peak overlooking Malibu Beach in the northwest area of Santa Monica Bay.
- Chinatown, Downtown Los Angeles. Los Angeles, CA 90012. Chinatown is a neighborhood in downtown Los Angeles dedicated to the culture of China and its festivities.
- Leo Carrillo Ranch, Carlsbad. 6200 Flying Leo Carrillo Ln. Carlsbad, CA 92009. (442) 339-5042. The Leo Carrillo Ranch is a 27-acre historical park owned by the late Leo Carrillo, an actor who acted in almost 100 different films in the mid-1900s.
- Getty Villa. 17985 E Pacific Coast Hwy. Pacific Palisades, CA 90272. (310) 440-7300. The Getty Villa, one of the J. Paul Getty Museum’s two locations, is a museum and educational center devoted to studying the arts and civilizations of classical antiquity, particularly those of ancient Rome, Greece, and Etruria.
Jun 8, 2022 · Flop on the lawn by the big lily pond near the Botanical Building, browse the gardens. If you’re there at 2 p.m. on a Sunday, you have the option of a free hourlong concert in the park’s ...
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However, you will have to pay between $6 and $10 to see the planetarium shows. Griffith Observatory is open Tuesdays to Fridays from noon to 10 p.m. and on Saturdays and Sundays from 10 a.m. to 10 ...
Feb 20, 2024 · Talk about a strategic location. Founded on March 31, 1782, Mission Basilica San Buenaventura is the last to be established by the head of the Franciscan missions in California. 16. Visit Mission Basilica San Buenaventura. Visiting the local missions is one of the top free things to do in Southern California.
