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Get ready to look up—way, way up. California has the biggest, tallest trees on the planet. Discover them at outstanding parks and preserves dotting the state. Coast redwoods, some topping out at well over 350 feet (and still growing) live in a narrow coastal band from roughly Big Sur to the Oregon border. Giant sequoia, with trunks measuring more than 30 feet in diameter, grow on the west side of the Sierra Nevada, with some trees starting out as seedlings some 3,500 years ago. You can hike among them, camp underneath them, and experience the magic of “forest bathing” on an epic scale.
Humboldt Redwoods State Park
Walk through the world’s largest stand of old-growth redwoods
Armstrong Redwoods State Natural Reserve
Big-tree outdoor adventures and foodie fun in Sonoma County’s Guerneville
Calaveras Big Trees State Park
Look up at (and learn about) amazing giant sequoias 100 miles southeast of Sacramento
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Where to Travel in California Based on Your Zodiac Sign
Can’t decide where to go in the Golden State? Let the stars guide you…
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Places to See California’s Big Trees
Feel really, really small at these awe-inspiring parks
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California Questionnaire: Tracee Ellis Ross
We asked Tracee to share some of her favorite things to do and places to go, and she graciously agreed
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7 Reasons to Follow Visit California on TikTok
Join our dynamic community for all sorts of Golden State travel inspiration and information
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Where to Stay in Big Sur
Connect with nature on an epic scale at rugged hike-in campsites, rustic cabins, and some of the world’s most luxurious resorts
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Getting to Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks
In-park shuttles and public transit make it easy to get to the parks
Family Travel, Idyllwild, Wild North Coast
42min
California Cuisine, Sonoma County, Yosemite
34min
Sonoma County’s Hidden Gems
40min
Travel Tips from California Locals
49min
Undiscovered California Road Trips
49min
Balboa Park, Wellness Travel, Wide Open Walls
37min
California Curiosities, Architecture, East Bay
37min
California's Epic Natural Wonders
41min
Northern California's Greatest Hits
41min
Redwood Coast, Favorite Hotels, Sacramento Dining
38min

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