# Tourist Attractions in California ![California](https://super.tours/assets/uploads/places/region-47-3c9bddd8ff.webp) [Home](https://super.tours/)›[North America](https://super.tours/north-america)›[United States](https://super.tours/north-america/united-states)›California # Tourist Attractions in California Discover the best tourist attractions in California — handpicked, rated by real travellers and mapped for your next trip. **4**Cities & towns **84**Attractions ## About California From golden beaches and redwood forests to desert moonscapes and snow-capped peaks, California offers a kaleidoscope of experiences that define the American West. Travelers flock to legendary cities like San Francisco and Los Angeles for iconic neighborhoods, world-class cuisine, and entertainment history, while inland you’ll find prestigious wine regions, creative tech hubs, and cultural pockets that celebrate everything from cinema to agriculture. Outdoor lovers chase the dramatic coast along Big Sur, hike in Yosemite’s granite halls, wander ancient sequoias, or surf pristine waves at Malibu. With diverse climates, festivals, and landscapes, California invites exploration, discovery, and immersive journeys at every turn. Quick facts * Country United States * Cities 4 * Population 33,338,547 * Attractions 84 * Average rating 4.6 / 5 * Total reviews 1,906,094 * Top category Museum * Top city San Francisco ## Cities & towns in California Choose a destination to see its attractions. [ ![Los Angeles travel guide](https://super.tours/assets/uploads/places/locality-114-b4bf8a713d.webp) Los Angeles **22**Attractions **789.2k**Votes ](https://super.tours/north-america/united-states/california/los-angeles) [ ![San Diego travel guide](https://super.tours/assets/uploads/places/locality-118-63a511a8f1.webp) San Diego **22**Attractions **489.5k**Votes ](https://super.tours/north-america/united-states/california/san-diego) [ ![San Francisco travel guide](https://super.tours/assets/uploads/places/locality-119-6af49553ce.webp) San Francisco **24**Attractions **532.6k**Votes ](https://super.tours/north-america/united-states/california/san-francisco) [ ![San Jose travel guide](https://super.tours/assets/uploads/places/locality-329-3290e3daa6.webp) San Jose **16**Attractions **94.7k**Votes ](https://super.tours/north-america/united-states/california/san-jose) ## Most popular attractions in California The highest-rated places across this area right now. [ ![Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco — Landmark](https://super.tours/assets/uploads/attractions/united-states/san-francisco/golden-gate-bridge.webp) 1 Landmark Golden Gate Bridge 4.8 ★★★★★ (85,467) San Francisco ](https://super.tours/north-america/united-states/california/san-francisco#a-golden-gate-bridge) [ ![Balboa Park in San Diego — Park](https://super.tours/assets/uploads/attractions/united-states/san-diego/balboa-park.webp) 2 Park Balboa Park 4.8 ★★★★★ (78,710) San Diego ](https://super.tours/north-america/united-states/california/san-diego#a-balboa-park) [ ![USS Midway Museum in San Diego — Museum](https://super.tours/assets/uploads/attractions/united-states/san-diego/uss-midway-museum.webp) 3 Museum USS Midway Museum 4.8 ★★★★★ (52,781) San Diego ](https://super.tours/north-america/united-states/california/san-diego#a-uss-midway-museum) [ ![Golden Gate Park in San Francisco — Park](https://super.tours/assets/uploads/attractions/united-states/san-francisco/golden-gate-park.webp) 4 Park Golden Gate Park 4.8 ★★★★★ (44,361) San Francisco ](https://super.tours/north-america/united-states/california/san-francisco#a-golden-gate-park) [ ![The Getty in Los Angeles — Museum](https://super.tours/assets/uploads/attractions/united-states/los-angeles/the-getty.webp) 5 Museum The Getty 4.8 ★★★★★ (36,470) Los Angeles ](https://super.tours/north-america/united-states/california/los-angeles#a-the-getty) [ ![Muir Woods National Monument in San Francisco — Natural wonder](https://super.tours/assets/uploads/attractions/united-states/san-francisco/muir-woods-national-monument.webp) 6 Natural wonder Muir Woods National Monument 4.8 ★★★★★ (20,259) San Francisco ](https://super.tours/north-america/united-states/california/san-francisco#a-muir-woods-national-monument) [ ![Griffith Park in Los Angeles — Park](https://super.tours/assets/uploads/attractions/united-states/los-angeles/griffith-park.webp) 7 Park Griffith Park 4.7 ★★★★★ (69,608) Los Angeles ](https://super.tours/north-america/united-states/california/los-angeles#a-griffith-park) [ ![San Diego Zoo in San Diego — Zoo](https://super.tours/assets/uploads/attractions/united-states/san-diego/san-diego-zoo.webp) 8 Zoo San Diego Zoo 4.7 ★★★★★ (66,004) San Diego ](https://super.tours/north-america/united-states/california/san-diego#a-san-diego-zoo) [ ![Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County in Los Angeles — Museum](https://super.tours/assets/uploads/attractions/united-states/los-angeles/natural-history-museum-of-los-angeles-county.webp) 9 Museum Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County 4.8 ★★★★★ (14,335) Los Angeles ](https://super.tours/north-america/united-states/california/los-angeles#a-natural-history-museum-of-los-angeles-county) [ ![Alcatraz Island in San Francisco — Historic site](https://super.tours/assets/uploads/attractions/united-states/san-francisco/alcatraz-island.webp) 10 Historic site Alcatraz Island 4.7 ★★★★★ (44,461) San Francisco ](https://super.tours/north-america/united-states/california/san-francisco#a-alcatraz-island) [ ![Cabrillo National Monument in San Diego — Park](https://super.tours/assets/uploads/attractions/united-states/san-diego/cabrillo-national-monument.webp) 11 Park Cabrillo National Monument 4.8 ★★★★★ (12,713) San Diego ](https://super.tours/north-america/united-states/california/san-diego#a-cabrillo-national-monument) [ ![The Getty Villa in Los Angeles — Museum](https://super.tours/assets/uploads/attractions/united-states/los-angeles/the-getty-villa.webp) 12 Museum The Getty Villa 4.8 ★★★★★ (11,645) Los Angeles ](https://super.tours/north-america/united-states/california/los-angeles#a-the-getty-villa) [ ![Old Town San Diego State Historic Park in San Diego — Park](https://super.tours/assets/uploads/attractions/united-states/san-diego/old-town-san-diego-state-historic-park.webp) 13 Park Old Town San Diego State Historic Park 4.7 ★★★★★ (31,398) San Diego ](https://super.tours/north-america/united-states/california/san-diego#a-old-town-san-diego-state-historic-park) [ ![San Diego Zoo Safari Park in San Diego — Park](https://super.tours/assets/uploads/attractions/united-states/san-diego/san-diego-zoo-safari-park.webp) 14 Park San Diego Zoo Safari Park 4.7 ★★★★★ (28,639) San Diego ](https://super.tours/north-america/united-states/california/san-diego#a-san-diego-zoo-safari-park) [ ![Universal Studio Tour in Los Angeles](https://super.tours/assets/uploads/attractions/united-states/los-angeles/universal-studio-tour.webp) 15 Universal Studio Tour 4.8 ★★★★★ (9,412) Los Angeles ](https://super.tours/north-america/united-states/california/los-angeles#a-universal-studio-tour) [ ![California Science Center in Los Angeles — Camp](https://super.tours/assets/uploads/attractions/united-states/los-angeles/california-science-center.webp) 16 Camp California Science Center 4.7 ★★★★★ (20,189) Los Angeles ](https://super.tours/north-america/united-states/california/los-angeles#a-california-science-center) Show more Last updated 2026-06-16 Reviewed by the Super Tours editorial team Facts verified from public sources See something wrong? [Suggest an edit](https://super.tours/submit-attraction) ## Frequently asked questions about California How many tourist attractions are there in California? California features 84 tourist attractions on Super Tours, each listed with traveller ratings, photos, opening hours and directions to help you plan. What are the top tourist attractions in California? The most popular attractions in California right now are Golden Gate Bridge, Balboa Park, USS Midway Museum — ranked by real traveller ratings and review counts. Where should I go in California? Popular destinations in California include Los Angeles, San Diego, San Francisco, San Jose. Each one has its own guide with the best things to see and do. Is California worth visiting? Yes — California offers 84 hand-checked tourist attractions for every kind of traveller. Browse the full list above to plan your trip.