我想你已经走遍了整个加州? 再想想. We traveled to eight different remote locations to showcase some of California’s lesser-known attractions in our 隐藏的宝石 视频系列. From scenic byways to wine country destinations to historic honky-tonks, these locations make great trips for those who 就像 to explore a little off the beaten path. Discover these surprising California spots, listed north to south.
1. 宁静的湖泊和活火山
湖Almanor 和 拉森火山国家公园
它在哪里?: 160 miles north of Sacramento, in California’s 沙士达山级联
隐藏在加州东北部 沙士达山级联 region are many secret finds, especially for outdoors lovers. 湖Almanor offers classic lake bliss: water sports, family-friendly activities, 和 a tranquil ambience. It also neighbors one of California’s coolest (和 most surprising) spots: 拉森火山国家公园, with its bubbling mud pots 和 steaming vents. While the area is most popular during summer, fall brings incredible 秋天的落叶 和 冬天 offers its own version of serenity, with skiing 和 snowshoeing. 在bbin游戏官网的景区近距离探索它 从火山到大海的自驾游.
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2. A rugged northern coastline perfect for whale-watching
Point Arena-Stornetta公共土地
地点: 大约在旧金山以北140英里处
Head north to discover the untouched beauty of Point Arena-Stornetta公共土地, containing 1,700 acres filled with dramatic seascapes. 的 受保护的土地 奇诺县 是如此的特别，事实上 是奥巴马总统宣布的 part of the California Coastal National Monument in March 2014. View the rugged coastline from the top of Point Arena’s 115-foot 历史性的灯塔—the tallest of its kind on the Pacific Coast. Depending on the time of year, you’ll catch glimpses of 座头鲸、蓝鲸或灰鲸 coming up for air as they migrate 之间的 Alaska 和 墨西哥.
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3. 不为人知地品酒
夫妇
地点: In California’s Gold Country, about 85 miles southeast of Sacramento
加州不缺 令人惊叹的葡萄酒之乡. But if you’re looking for a lesser-known locale for sipping, head to the quaint town of 夫妇, w在这里 more than two dozen boutique wineries are open year-round for 品酒. +, Gold Country has both deep history (thanks to the prospectors) 和 impressive natural features, 就像 卡拉维拉斯大树州立公园 和 呻吟的洞穴这是金州最大的洞穴. 想找个独特的地方住，那就退房吧 克伦, a secret-hideaway-style inn overlooking vineyards 和 Sierra foothills.
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4. 这条史诗般的高山小道值得自驾游
Sierra Vista风景大道
地点: Starts at North Fork, 45 miles from Fresno, 和 in the geographic center of California
如果你喜欢花岗岩圆顶, 冻结成冰的山峰, 和 twisty scenic roads with barely any people around, 推动这一 100英里长的公路 之间的 约塞米蒂国家公园 和 红杉资本 & 国王峡谷国家公园. You’ll immediately get a feel for what California looked 就像 a century ago, 和 you can embrace the time-machine theme with stops at the Jesse Ross Cabin from the 1860s 和 Jones’ Store, which still doesn’t have electricity (but does have great pie). 当你去看 塞拉的夏日野花，或者着手做一个经典 加州漂流冒险.
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5. 你见过的最疯狂的树
Gilroy花园
地点: Gilroy, 40 miles inl和 from Santa Cruz
精心嫁接的树木 Gilroy花园 theme park twist 和 contort in fanciful ways that you have to see for yourself. 加州的公园 中央海岸, combines a unique adventure in Mother Nature with amusement park rides. 的 适合家庭的主题公园 有40多个游乐设施, many with produce-inspired themes such as the Mushroom Swing, 洋蓟蘸酱, 和 (a no-brainer in the Garlic Capital of the World) the Garlic Twirl.
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6. A honky-tonk venue w在这里 you can still dance to live country music
巴克·欧文的水晶宫
地点: 贝克斯菲尔德, about 110 miles north of Los Angeles
Country fans: Put on your boots 和 head to this 贝克斯菲尔德 venue for live music 和 dancing that celebrates the rock-meets-country musical style known as the 贝克斯菲尔德 Sound. 乡村明星巴克·欧文斯开了他的同名店 水晶宫 in 1996, 和 today it still boasts a full calendar of music 和 events. 的 venue is also home to a museum filled with music memorabilia, 大部分来自20世纪60年代, 欧文斯在音乐舞台上留下了自己的印记. 水晶宫就是其中之一 加州历史悠久的音乐场所—包括他的酒吧伙伴 鳟鱼的. While you’re in 贝克斯菲尔德, experience the Central Valley city’s other cool features, 就像 its 巴斯克美食 和 克恩河.
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7. An alpine getaway that makes it possible to surf 和 ski in the same day
大熊湖
地点: In the San Bernardino Mountains, about 100 miles east of Los Angeles
You may have heard the claim that in California, it’s feasible to surf 和 ski in the same day. 大熊湖 is a place that makes that possible. Only a couple hours from both San Diego 和 Los Angeles in the Inl和 Empire, 大熊湖 sits at 6,700 feet/2,000 meters in the San Bernardino Mountains. In the 冬天, snowboarding 和 skiing abound at 大熊山和雪峰; in the summer, 都是关于徒步旅行的, 骑自行车, 和 off-road jeep adventures on the 60-plus miles of cross-country trails. And, of course, paddleboarding, kayaking, boating, or fishing on the shimmering lake.
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8. 最好的观星地点之一
安扎-博雷戈沙漠州立公园
地点: 博雷戈弹簧, 90 miles northeast of San Diego
You haven’t seen a night sky until you’ve seen it in the remote 安扎-博雷戈沙漠州立公园. Surrounded by mountains 和 with a local focus on eliminating light pollution, this is the first International Dark Sky Community in the Golden State, 使它成为…的最佳地点 耽于幻想. 在白天，探索小镇 博雷戈弹簧 和 keep an eye out for the cool statues of other-worldly creatures made by metal sculptor Ricardo Breceda. In late 冬天 和 early spring, you’ll see a gorgeous carpet of wildflowers covering the desert.
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