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Sea Cave Kayaking at the Channel
Islands National Park -
Experience an environment found
nowhere else on earth. Abundant
marine life, kelp forests,
rugged coastline and hidden sea
caves make this a world class
adventure destination.
Gilroy Gardens Family Theme Park
- A one-of-a-kind experience
combining five unique gardens
and amusement rides with the
mid-20th century history and
agricultural roots of Santa
Clara Valley. The park is set
among 600 acres of rural
countryside in the city of
Gilroy.
South Coast Railroad Museum
- The South Coast Railroad
Museum, in Goleta, Calif.,
focuses on the history,
technology, and adventure of
railroading. Special emphasis is
placed on the railroad's
contributions to local history,
on the Southern Pacific
Railroad, and on the key
historical role of the railroad
depot in rural community life
across America.
Old Fisherman's Wharf -
Monterey's world-famous wharf is
known for its fine dining,
unique shops, fresh fish markets
and a variety of other
recreational activities.
Monterey History & Maritime
Museum - The Monterey
History & Maritime Museum shares
the spirit of the explorers,
conquerors, sailors and
fishermen whose courage shaped
Monterey’s, and this nation’s,
history. Located on Monterey’s
waterfront, the museum explores
the regions maritime heritage,
from the Ohlone Indians and
Spanish conquistadors to World
War II and Monterey’s heyday as
Sardine Capital of the World.
MY Museum- Monterey County Youth
Museum - The Museum of
Ventura County celebrates,
preserves and interprets the
art, history and culture of
Ventura County, the California
Channel Islands and the
surrounding region through
collections, exhibitions,
events, education programs,
publications and its research
library, and serves as a
gathering place for the
community.
Monterey Museum of Art - The
museum's permanent collection
includes California paintings,
sculpture, works on paper and
photography, Asian art,
international folk art, and
features significant bodies of
work by Armin Hansen, William
Ritschel, Ansel Adams, and
Edward Weston.
Monterey Bay Aquarium - The
aquarium features more than 100
galleries and exhibits devoted
to the diverse habitats of
Monterey Bay. The aquarium also
features the world's largest
jellyfish gallery and largest
living deep sea exhibits.
More than 300,000 animals and
plants representing 571 species
of fishes, invertebrates,
mammals, reptiles, birds and
plants found in Monterey Bay.
Museum of Natural History -
The Museum of Natural History in
Morro Bay offers activities for
all ages, many of which are
free. Nature walks, exhibits,
lectures, puppet shows, videos,
docent led tours and special
events are available to make
your visit both fun and
educational.
Hearst Castle - Located on a
hilltop in the Santa Lucia
Mountains, overlooking the
Pacific Ocean lies La Cuesta
Encantada - "The Enchanted Hill"
which took craftsmen 28 years to
create.
Santa Barbara Botanic Garden
- Sixty-five acres and over 5
miles of paths meander through
an unrivaled collection of
California flora and offer
panoramic views of the Pacific
Ocean and Channel Islands. Eight
different habitats represent
various regions throughout
California, including redwood
forests, oak and canyon
woodlands, meadows and deserts.
Santa Barbara Museum of Natural
History - Set in historic
Mission Canyon, the Santa
Barbara Museum of Natural
History offers a close look at
the story of the region's birth,
geology and paleontology, native
wildlife, rich marine life, and
the culture of the Chumash
Indians. Features include a
72-foot Blue Whale skeleton, the
region's only public Planetarium
and observatory, a creekside
setting and a unique Museum
Store.
Santa Barbara Zoo - The
Santa Barbara Zoo features over
700 animals species, the Zoo
also offers a gift store, a
Dentzel family enclosed carousel
and two C.P. Huntington trains.
The Ronald Reagan Presidential
Library & Museum - In a
storied career that spanned more
than five decades, Ronald Reagan
inspired Americans to act and
achieve even more than they
imagined. His legacy thrives at
The Reagan Library where events
and exhibits rediscover his
values, actions and spirit of
determination.
Museum of Ventura County -
The Museum of Ventura County
celebrates, preserves and
interprets the art, history and
culture of Ventura County, the
California Channel Islands and
the surrounding region through
collections, exhibitions,
events, education programs,
publications and its research
library, and serves as a
gathering place for the
community.
Ventura Harbor Village -
Ventura Harbor Village is 33
acres of authentic Southern
California exactly how you’ve
imagined it. So make your
vacation what you dreamed it
would be - even if it’s only for
a weekend.
Pacific Grove Museum of Natural
History - The Museum
has permanent exhibits which
interpret the native plants,
animals, geology, and aboriginal
populations of Monterey County.
The Museum also displays a
variety of special temporary
exhibits throughout the year.
History Center and Museum of San
Luis Obispo County - Located
in the former Carnegie Library,
this museum traces the history
of San Luis Obispo County from
the era of the Chumash and
Salinan Indians to present day.
Milestone Motel - Noted for
being the world's first motel,
not open to the public but can
be viewed when visiting the
Apple Farm Inn.
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