California is one of the most exciting states in the country, both to live in and to visit. I have lived in California for about half my life and have no desire to leave the state. I have also enjoyed touring most of the state, from Mt. Shasta to Yosemite to San Diego to Palm Springs. California is definitely not to be missed!
I first visited California when I was six years old, along with the rest of my family. My parents took my sister and I to Disneyland for my 6th birthday and I loved it! We also visited San Francisco, San Diego, and Big Sur on the trip. My only unpleasant experience was getting seasick in Big Sur, due to my father driving fast down the winding Coastal Highway 1.
My family moved from Cleveland to San Francisco when I was eight years old. For years, we all bragged about how much he had improved. In fact, San Francisco is one of the most beautiful places in the world in my opinion. I live in Los Angeles now, but I still visit City By the Bay four or five times a year. Fun places to see in SF include Golden Gate Park, Chinatown, The Embarcadero, Fisherman’s Wharf, and the Presidio.
Los Angeles is another very exciting city. The Los Angeles area is home to Disneyland, Hollywood, Beverly Hills, and Laguna Beach. I enjoy living in Los Angeles, despite dealing with the high volume of traffic along the freeways. LA has something for everyone.
I used to visit San Diego once a year or so, although I haven’t been for several years. San Diego is another very fun place. In particular, he used to enjoy Balboa Park, home to the world famous San Diego Zoo, as well as several museums. La Jolla, the setting for Black’s Beach and UC San Diego, is another nice place near San Diego.
Another exciting thing to see in California is the national parks. California has eight national parks, more than any other state except Alaska, which also has eight. My parents first took me to Yosemite when I was nine years old and I loved it! I was blown away by the beauty of Yosemite Valley, including Yosemite Falls, Half Dome, and El Capitan. Since then, I’ve been back about 20 times.
Ultimately, California is not to be missed!