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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.

Baker: Attractions at the Desert Oasis on the Drive to Vegas
Central California | Weird Sites

Baker: Attractions at the Desert Oasis on the Drive to Vegas

Golden Trout Wilderness and Cottonwood Lakes
Central California | Hikes | Natural Wonders

Golden Trout Wilderness and Cottonwood Lakes

Serra Cross Park at Grant Park, Ventura
Central California | Historical Structures | Pacific Coast Highway Road Trip Stops

Serra Cross Park at Grant Park, Ventura

San Buenaventura State Beach in Ventura
Beaches | Central California | Pacific Coast Highway Road Trip Stops | State Parks

San Buenaventura State Beach in Ventura

Mirror Lake in Yosemite: Winter and Summer
Central California | Hikes | National Parks

Mirror Lake in Yosemite: Winter and Summer

Madonna Inn – Eclectic Rooms, Amazing Food & Fountain Urinals
Central California | Pacific Coast Highway Road Trip Stops | Places | Strangely Awesome

Madonna Inn – Eclectic Rooms, Amazing Food & Fountain Urinals

The Mountain Room at Yosemite Lodge at the Falls
Central California | Food | National Parks

The Mountain Room at Yosemite Lodge at the Falls

Grace Cathedral in San Francisco
Central California | Historical Structures | Places

Grace Cathedral in San Francisco

Judy’s Donuts in Oakhurst
Central California | Donuts | Food

Judy’s Donuts in Oakhurst

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