And finally, we looked for attractions with that ineffable "only in California" quality. Because what's a vacation without some local color? Ready to discover more hidden gems and expert travel tips?

There are many resources available for finding roadside attractions in California, such as travel blogs, guidebooks, and online directories. Some popular websites for finding roadside attractions ...

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But the thing is, many tourist attractions are popular for a reason ... Balboa Park in San Diego, California No. 4: Smithsonian National Museum of History in Washington, D.C. No. 5: Times Square ...

The wildfires also are affecting tourist destinations in southern California. Universal Studios on Wednesday closed its Universal Studios Hollywood and Universal CityWalk attractions for the day ...

(Getty Images)| Situated in the remote desert of Southern California lies one of America's most unique roadside attractions ... Should you choose to visit, avoid summertime, which sees daytime ...