California's geographical ... protected sites across the U.S., an extensive list that includes national monuments, recreation areas, seashores, parks, preserves and more. Of these sites, 63 ...

As a former California transplant living in San Francisco, I made it my mission to get to as many California national parks as possible during the two years I spent living in the Bay Area.

Whether you're hiking the trails in one of the state's scenic national parks ... places to visit in California. Have a favorite? Vote below to help influence next year's list.