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The Most Interesting Historical Places in California

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Historical Places in California

Wawona Hotel, National Historic Landmark
Historic Walking Area
Wawona Hotel, National Historic Landmark , Wawona
4.3
Tours from $1,228
Yosemite Valley Chapel ©
Church
Yosemite Valley Chapel , Yosemite National Park
4.3
Nestled in a lush valley surrounded by impressive granite cliffs, Yosemite Valley Chapel is a splendid example of the Carpenter Gothic archit
Tours from $300
Hollywood Walk of Fame ©
Historic Walking Area
Hollywood Walk of Fame , Los Angeles
2.6
Bask in Hollywood glamour at Hollywood Walk of Fame, made up of more than 2,500 five-pointed brass stars embedded in the sidewalks stretching
Tours from $34
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Full-Day Iconic Sights of LA, Hollywood, Beverly Hills, Beaches and More
4.9
Duration: 7 hours 30 minutes
This 7.5 hour guided tour - by LA-natives - is perfect for families, couples and all ages! Discover the area’s most iconic sights and landmarks including Santa Monica, Venice Beach, Beverly Hills, Rodeo Dr., the Beverly Hills sign, iconic Farmer's Market at the Grove, The Griffith Park Observatory for a perfect selfie of the Hollywood Sign; the Hollywood walk of fame Grauman's Theatre, The Kodak Theatre, Sunset Strip and much more. Entertaining, friendly, informative and hilarious guides! Hotel pick-up and drop-off available for select tour options. We have private tour options as well!
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Pacific Grove Oceanview Boulevard ©
Historic Walking Area
Pacific Grove Oceanview Boulevard , Pacific Grove
5.0
Offering sprawling views of the ocean, Pacific Grove Oceanview Boulevard is an easy stroll that stretches south of Monterey Bay all the way t
Tours from $40
Old Mission Santa Barbara ©
Historic Site
Old Mission Santa Barbara , Santa Barbara
4.5
A Spanish mission founded in 1786, Old Mission Santa Barbara provides an insight into the colonization of southern California. Franciscan fri
Tours from $30

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California

3.6
Specialty Museums · Wineries & Vineyards · Beaches
Historical places in California encompass diverse sites like an old Spanish mission, a former maximum-security prison, a World War II battleship, and a century-old wooden wharf. Dating back to the 18th century, Old Mission Santa Barbara and El Pueblo de Los Angeles, one of the city's oldest neighborhoods, provide insight into the colonization of southern California. If you take a walk down the 100-year-old Santa Monica Pier, you will experience the vibrant, timeless energy of the country's most populous state. Tours of the infamous Alcatraz Island provide a glimpse into the state's darker past. Friends of Hearst Castle, former home of the famed newspaper magnate Randolph Hearst, exemplifies the opulence of California's golden age.
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