California is known for its unique museums and natural attractions, historical sites and large-scale cultural centers. There are attractions of various levels, but many travelers invariably associate California with Hollywood. The “star” district of Los Angeles remains the most attractive object for fans of the American film industry, because it is here that many world-famous actors live and numerous film studios are located. The Walk of Fame is among the most significant attractions in California.
Golden Gate Bridge (Golden Gate Bridge), which passes over the strait with the same name, can be categorized as an outstanding architectural structure. The opening of the bridge took place in 1937, until 1964 it remained the largest suspension bridge on the planet, its length is 1970 meters. Nowadays the bridge is accessible not only to motorists, it has special paths for pedestrians.
A very important attraction is the town of Beverly Hills, it is not without reason considered one of the most luxurious cities in the world. Everyone can stroll along the picturesque streets and admire the chic mansions, look into elite stores and attractive restaurants. In the northern part of California there is an important historical site – Fort Ross.
It is worth mentioning the world-famous museums, San Francisco is home to the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, whose collection is one of the largest in the world. More than 26 thousand works of outstanding painters are represented in the halls of the museum. The largest in California is the Getty Museum (J. Paul Getty Museum), this art center consists of two separate institutions. The Getty houses a collection of paintings by medieval artists, as well as a unique collection of art exhibits dating back to ancient times. Located in Los Angeles, the Getty Center introduces visitors to the art of late medieval times and is a permanent venue for exhibitions of contemporary artists.
One of the must-do things to do when traveling to sunny California is to walk down one of the most colorful streets in the world. This is Lombard Street, which has the status of “the most curved street in the world” in San Francisco. However, the city is famous for its iconic neighborhoods, such as Haight-Ashbury, the site of the 1967 Summer of Love. Union Square and Nob Hill, which are significant landmarks in their own right, are also worth a visit. A separate mention should be made of the famous Alcatraz Island, which first of all evokes associations with the prison for especially dangerous criminals.
Los Angeles will also delight with its iconic places. First of all, it is worth mentioning the Walt Disney Concert Hall, which is a creation of the famous Frank Gehry, who created a beautiful masterpiece of deconstructivism. The building was erected in 2003, although the beginning of construction was laid in 1991. The reason for this is the lack of funding. It is definitely worth following the poster of events in the object, because this is where the most large-scale cultural events take place. It is definitely worth visiting Griffith Park, from where you can see the famous Hollywood sign.
Among other notable places of the “city of angels” are excellent museums, which offer informative excursions, and guides can tell a lot about these or those things. For example, the California Science Center Museum attracts with its interactive exposition, thanks to which you can learn a lot of interesting facts (primarily about space, it is to him that the main collection is devoted). There are huge telescopes, Mars rovers and spacesuits. A wonderful experience can be had by visiting the Diorama-Museum of Bhagavad-gita, a cultural center that immerses you in another, hitherto unexplored, world. Another museum, the Battleship USS Iowa Museum, is a destroyer that can be toured. It is a veteran of World War II, the Korean War, and the Cold War. Also notable is the Skirball Cultural Center Museum, through a visit to which you can get a closer look at the local culture.