California Academy of Sciences

San Francisco, United States

A natural history museum, aquarium, planetarium, and rainforest under one living roof in Golden Gate Park. The albino alligator and the four-storey indoor rainforest are perennial favourites.

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Top 10 Places to Visit in California: A Golden State Adventure Guide

From the granite cliffs of Yosemite to the neon glow of Hollywood, California packs more diversity into one state than most countries manage across an entire continent. Here are the ten destinations that define a California trip — where to go, what makes each one special, and why

John Xavier · July 1, 2026