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Central California

When people think of California, often it’s only in terms of northern and southern. While both areas have much to recommend, you’re missing a rich adventure by passing through Central California without stopping! Skip out on some of the biggest crowds in the state’s most well-known spots and find something off the radar. Whether you’re looking for hikes, aquariums, or castles, Central California is worth taking the time to explore. Here are some of our favorite spots.

Statues of Highway 395: Social Commentary & Art in the Desert
Central California | Highway 395 | Strangely Awesome

Statues of Highway 395: Social Commentary & Art in the Desert

Gaviota Wind Caves Hike on Highway 101
Caves | Central California | Hikes | Pacific Coast Highway Road Trip Stops

Gaviota Wind Caves Hike on Highway 101

Bishop Creek: Guide to Camping, Resorts, Waterfalls & Lakes
Central California | Highway 395 | Hikes

Bishop Creek: Guide to Camping, Resorts, Waterfalls & Lakes

Rainbow Falls: 100 Foot Waterfall in Devils Postpile
Central California | Highway 395 | National Parks | Waterfalls

Rainbow Falls: 100 Foot Waterfall in Devils Postpile

Devils Postpile National Monument: A Short Hike to the Devil’s Postpile
Central California | Highway 395 | National Parks | Natural Wonders

Devils Postpile National Monument: A Short Hike to the Devil’s Postpile

Convict Lake Loop: One of the Best Easy Hikes in the Eastern Sierras
Central California | Highway 395 | Hikes

Convict Lake Loop: One of the Best Easy Hikes in the Eastern Sierras

Randsburg General Store & Cowboy Bob’s Antiques
Central California | Highway 395 | Historical Structures | Places

Randsburg General Store & Cowboy Bob’s Antiques

Nike Women’s Marathon in San Francisco as a Runner & a Spectator
Central California | Events | Running Trails

Nike Women’s Marathon in San Francisco as a Runner & a Spectator

Zzyzx Road & Healing Center on Highway 15
Abandoned | Central California | Historical Structures

Zzyzx Road & Healing Center on Highway 15

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