20 BEST PLACES TO VISIT CALIFORNIA

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  • Join us as we explore the 20 best places to visit in California! California has it all: beautiful national parks, scenic coastal drives, dynamic cultural metropolises, charming small towns, romantic vineyards, quiet countryside ranches, white sandy beaches, colorful deserts, massive mountain ranges, towering Redwood trees and more!
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    Best Places to Visit in California - Time Stamps
    20. Palm Springs - 3:08
    19. Joshua Tree National Park - 4:00
    18. Sacramento - 5:00
    17. San Luis Obispo - 6:00
    16. Hearst Castle - 7:10
    15. Santa Monica - 9:10
    14. Death Valley National Park - 9:55
    13. Catalina Island - 10: 55
    12. Napa Valley - 12:00
    11. Pasadena Tournament of Roses - 12:58
    10. San Diego - 14:18
    9. Lake Tahoe - 15:35
    8. Santa Barbara - 16:37
    7. Redwoods National & State Parks - 17:34
    6. Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Park - 19:10
    5. Monterey & Carmel-by-the-Sea - 20:55
    4. Los Angeles - 21:55
    3. San Francisco - 23:55
    2. Pacific Coast Highway 1 - 27:01
    1. Yosemite National Park - 27:45
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  • @AmericanClassicToursInc
    @AmericanClassicToursInc  3 ปีที่แล้ว +45

    What's your favorite place to visit in California?

    • @pcyingling
      @pcyingling 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Wow JD What a great job making this video. I am taking it all in, soon I will head to California and this is very helpful... I am leaving soon for a trip to Wyoming and Montana, dispersed camping all the way. (I will report all my findings to your dad, he was very interested in this aspect of camping)...

    • @AmericanClassicToursInc
      @AmericanClassicToursInc  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      pcyingling Paul, good to hear from you! Thanks for tuning in! And, yes let us know how the Montana & Wyoming trip goes. We hope to see you soon

    • @EventHorizon1208
      @EventHorizon1208 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      where I live!

    • @TheJpeabellera
      @TheJpeabellera 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Yosemite, San Francisco, Napa Valley and San Diego

    • @derekbuxton6626
      @derekbuxton6626 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I was in Northern California last July with my uncle and cousins for vacation. I went to about half of these places mentioned in the video. There’s still much to see and looking forward to seeing Alcatraz up close on a boat, hopefully Yosemite, Los Angeles, and the sequoia trees. I have already been to the Golden Gate Bridge(it was foggy), Stinson beach, half moon bay, Monterey, Levi stadium, and some other places. For a lot of these places it was my first time there.

  • @guitargirl4himify
    @guitargirl4himify 2 ปีที่แล้ว +161

    SO NICE to hear someone say something KIND about California for a change!

    • @mikenordby6347
      @mikenordby6347 2 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      Cali is the only place for me!!! I love the people the animals the mountains in the ocean it has it all!

    • @bigdickblack1505
      @bigdickblack1505 2 ปีที่แล้ว +21

      Oscar Wilde once said: "We hate that which we envy." This is definitely true for California.

    • @3sgtepwnzr
      @3sgtepwnzr 2 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      I’ll get heat for this, but a lot of people who trash California are the ones who got drove out by prices or are kept out by prices. I’ll be the first to admit it is damn expensive to live here but man is it the place to be.

    • @maina4842
      @maina4842 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      The people who hate Cali are conservative trump supporters. No one else, Us, Non americans envision of cali or ny when we think about america

    • @LINDACONTRERAS63
      @LINDACONTRERAS63 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      People are jealous of our beautiful California 😊

  • @randyrice1429
    @randyrice1429 ปีที่แล้ว +44

    Used to live in California and have seen at least 90 percent of these places. My favorite? Yosemite. It's like God's Disneyland. In my twelve years in CA, I camped at Yosemite three times. Would still like to see it again. Amazing.

    • @andersonlydia100
      @andersonlydia100 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @Randy Rice California is indeed a nice place to be. How is your week going ??

  • @oraliaespinosa4880
    @oraliaespinosa4880 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    I’m a classic California dreamer, born and raised for 60 + years I wouldn’t live anywhere else I still find new places to see for the first time

  • @sionelangi8501
    @sionelangi8501 2 ปีที่แล้ว +47

    I'm born and raised in California and I will be honest, I've lived LA and now in San Francisco and my drive up and down from San Francisco to Las Vegas Nevada, San Diego and LA is the most beautiful scenic view the deserts and beautiful rolling mountains, it is Gods greatest creation.

    • @eri1013
      @eri1013 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Have you ever been to Monterey, Big Sur area? Cause that is a whole paradise on its own

    • @sionelangi8501
      @sionelangi8501 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@eri1013 That is on my bucket list👍 thank you

    • @hotdog7346
      @hotdog7346 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Total garbage

    • @legendaryTMNICO
      @legendaryTMNICO ปีที่แล้ว

      I’m glad to hear you love California. Signal hill, manhattan beach and el segundo are also nice cities in southern ca.

  • @leejtxivnpluanuj6950
    @leejtxivnpluanuj6950 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    My favorite is driving on Highway 1 on the coast from Los Anges to San Francisco. Takes two to three days, no pressure and no rush.

  • @bethdrake2104
    @bethdrake2104 2 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    Santa Barbara is my happy place. I live in Los Angeles and it’s a quick escape location. Beautiful. I love the air and sounds there!

  • @Ckawauchi35
    @Ckawauchi35 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    I am a naturalized US citizen and lived in 2 other countries before I moved to CA. I lived there for the longest time in my life although my husband and I have moved here to Scottsdale, AZ now. CA has so much to offer and I am so grateful that I got to spend so many exciting yrs there. I got a great education, saw all the beautiful places, and met a bunch of interesting people. It is also where I met my husband. We will be retiring in Japan in several yrs but I will always be a Californian at heart!
    I love going back to visit SoCal any time of year. Thank you for this video.

  • @barbaraolson600
    @barbaraolson600 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Prefer San Diego, San Clemente, Laguna Beach, to Hearst Castle, San Francisco, Monterey and Napa then inland to Tahoe, Sierra Nevada towns and lakes, back South to Los Angeles and Hollywood, Maybe Catalina Island and home again. Love some of the other stops but this is a Big trip ! Lots to see at every stop , different things in every season. CA is a driving trip, Native American history should not be forgotten. I would have loved to include the redwoods but seemed we were at a month already, the art ,
    Reforming arts and science , La Brea tar pits are amazing. The pronunciation in this post are close but not correct. Thank you. Another amazing state is New Mexico.

  • @shelbybutler9714
    @shelbybutler9714 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    THANK YOU for including some places in Northern California. I am a lifelong California native, with family from one end of the state to the other. This gorgeous state is more than just beaches and Hollywood. And, Northern California is majestic, to say the least. Monterey and Carmel are "dreamy"- perfect description. Lovely, misty trees, wildlife, and low-key, but high class homes. And, Sacramento is a fantastic city for charm, history, food, and for raising a family. Sacramento has a great art and music scene, as well. And, Yosemite? Jaw-dropping. Leave it to a tour director to finally do this RIGHT!

    • @johnsmith42688
      @johnsmith42688 ปีที่แล้ว

      Nor cal is amazing

    • @liannebedard5521
      @liannebedard5521 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It is so big and so varied that even after a great deal of my life spent in it, I have barely begun.,,

  • @alanmooney3120
    @alanmooney3120 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    DUUUUDE! As a lifelong Californian, and having visited all pof these spots, you absolutely nailed it! I am an hour away from Yosemite and visit often. Some years, 10 times. I am happy you ranked Yosemite #1. Great video :)

  • @MountainKingVGC
    @MountainKingVGC ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Growing up in CA, we’d go to Lake Tahoe a lot for vacation. Never gets old, Tahoe is one of my favorite places in the country

    • @AmericanClassicToursInc
      @AmericanClassicToursInc  ปีที่แล้ว

      Gets more stunning the more you go!

    • @andersonlydia100
      @andersonlydia100 ปีที่แล้ว

      @Zach Lake Tahoe is a an amazing place to visit . I hope you are having a great week ???

  • @shannonstone9272
    @shannonstone9272 2 ปีที่แล้ว +30

    I live in Paso Robles, California, in San Luis Obispo County and we have over 300 wineries here. There's a whole lot more in San Luis Obispo county than covered. Lots of hiking trails, great restaurants and a many historical buildings and missions.

    • @WonderDogTraining
      @WonderDogTraining 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Yes! There is so much that is breathtakingly beautiful in SLO County. 😍

    • @AmericanClassicToursInc
      @AmericanClassicToursInc  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Shannon thanks for the input on San Luis Obispo County!!! We appreciate you tuning in!

    • @daisymay4455
      @daisymay4455 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I live in Paso Robles too. Yes, we have lots of wineries here. Come visit our SLO County. 😊

    • @aubreebarbosa3647
      @aubreebarbosa3647 ปีที่แล้ว

      Im from Paso Robles as well it has really grown in the past 20 years; the wineries are a huge attraction. Its so beautiful in SLO county I miss how pristine it is there; overall the county is so clean and well cared for in comparison to larger cities it sets itself apart.

    • @scvcebc
      @scvcebc ปีที่แล้ว

      Cayucos is nearby and a nicer beach town than the more famous Morro Bay!

  • @lisalucero1035
    @lisalucero1035 2 ปีที่แล้ว +28

    My favorite place in California is Carmel by the Sea the 17 Mle drive it's gorgeous,has great restaurants as well, Pebble beach golf course is spectacular,also Lake Tahoe it's spectacular!!

  • @paulmarks8979
    @paulmarks8979 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Beautiful California.

  • @leonorponce8279
    @leonorponce8279 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    I agree with you, Yosemite is the most beautiful place to visit in California.

    • @patroberts5449
      @patroberts5449 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yosemite is a jewel of nature, it’s breathtaking, it makes you feel so insignificant in its majesty yet so honored to walk this beautiful ground! I love it there.

    • @patroberts5449
      @patroberts5449 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      As far as other places….Seeing the wild elk herds along Highway 101 on the northern coast is incredible, the beauty of Big Basin state park before sadly the fire of 2020, but the trees are still there and will thrive, a view on a clear day from Mount Hamilton or Mount Umunhum ringing the Santa Clara county, especially in the green spring time!

  • @carpassion96
    @carpassion96 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    I too am from Chicago but settled in Santa Maria, right between SLO and Santa Barbara. By far my favorite places in California would be the redwoods. From Big Sur to Crescent City, they are the most beautiful natural wonders I've ever seen.

    • @Greencloud8
      @Greencloud8 ปีที่แล้ว

      I live by you. Slo

  • @judithpotter2456
    @judithpotter2456 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    I so enjoyed watching this. As a teenager it was always my dream to visit California, and in 2009 this dream came true….which is a big deal for a British person. I went on a tour and was blessed to visit most places mentioned in the video….all of which wer simply awe inspiring. An additional place I loved was Solvang.
    Thank you so much for making this 😍

  • @henrysantos121
    @henrysantos121 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Absolutely gorgeous place✓godbless every single person in the entire world.🙏.

  • @jtsdeals
    @jtsdeals 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    The Monterey bay aquarium is a highlight of the city and cannery row - surprised you didn't mention it.

  • @robertturner1308
    @robertturner1308 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Very good list. More to see including Lassen NP, Needles NP, Point Reyes NP, Burney Falls State Park, Mt. Shasta, the Lost Coast, Malibu, Santa Cruz, and the Bristlecone Pines. Universal Studios is also fun in LA or Legoland in San Diego County. There is so much to see and do. California is wonderful.

  • @irenekyes6513
    @irenekyes6513 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I love classic California! My fave is Pismo Beach 🐬🐳🦭🌞🌊🍷

  • @myselfalex
    @myselfalex 2 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    I live in CA, but I don't travel too much. However, one of the nicest couple of places I love to go to for weekend or week trips are the Lake Tahoe area, and also the coast either Montery/south of the Bay Area, and also Bodega/north of Bay Area zones.

    • @AmericanClassicToursInc
      @AmericanClassicToursInc  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Those truly are awesome spots! Thank you for sharing these with us!

  • @ae6148
    @ae6148 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Love CA. There are so many beautiful places to visit in CA. Just take a drive up the coast. Big Sur, Carmel ahhhh

  • @MohammadJaved-eb8gd
    @MohammadJaved-eb8gd ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I am from Pakistan & I live in Dubai, UAE 🇦🇪 just watched this awesome video.
    Amazing infrastructure, mind blowing sceneries. Loved it.

  • @stargazer5073
    @stargazer5073 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Favorites: San Diego, San Francisco and Santa Barbara!

    • @dannyt7075
      @dannyt7075 ปีที่แล้ว

      Me: San Francisco, San Diego and Santa Barbara

  • @slee7717
    @slee7717 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Thank you for sharing all of the beautiful places in Californian top 20. Totally love it

  • @ropprakashp
    @ropprakashp หลายเดือนก่อน

    Cool. I came here about 50 yrs ago and I am in heaven since

  • @pla4825
    @pla4825 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I freaking love our California Redwoods very proud Californian Here 🥰 San Francisco has been one of my favorite cities since I was a little kid. Hella love Oakland too I was born and raised here 😁

  • @susancarrera8781
    @susancarrera8781 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Love it: Disneyland, Santa Monica, Hollywood,San Diego, Lake Tahoe, San Francisco,

  • @darleneatkinson6730
    @darleneatkinson6730 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Beautiful video on California, I was born and raised in California. I been to many places in California and 22 states and Canada, So as a younger me I travel a lot my older me now in my 60's I watch videos. To much happen so I enjoy quiet
    Love where I live in Sacramento California I been in Sacramento from 1974 to present. From day I was born until 17 years of age I lived just out in the county of Lincoln California so I mostly spend my whole life in California state. Thanks, for sharing this video.

  • @darleneatkinson3906
    @darleneatkinson3906 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    To: American Classic Tour. I realize this video is 3 years ago. I just turned age 66 out of those 66 years I live in North California 63 of those years right now I live about 7 miles from Capital building in North Sacramento. I been to so many places in California that a very tough? I love most all California there something great all over in California I live in Sacramento, so I supposed Sacramento is my very favorite place there so much in Sacramento California. I enjoy this video I am watching it on 09-10-2023 Sunday now that I am older, I can watch videos other people video then upload onto You-Tube. Thank You so much for the upload.

  • @timlalande4084
    @timlalande4084 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    California and Arizona are our two favorite states to visit by far! Joshua Tree National Park is our favorite place to visit. Great video thanks for posting!

  • @chriscorsello
    @chriscorsello 2 ปีที่แล้ว +38

    I am a third generation Californian. My dad and grandfather were born and raised in San Francisco. I was born and raised in Napa. While I was expecting both S.F. and Napa to be on this list, I was pleasantly surprised to find Sacramento on this list, which is where I now live. Sacramento is kind of the "red headed step child" living in the shadow of S.F. and so many other great places nearby. Sacramento has really come alive in the last decade or so, along with what was mentioned here, the midtown area is filled with small art galleries, live theater, farm to fork restaurants, numerous cafes, independent coffee shops, bar and clubs. We also have an amazing bike trail the runs from the confluence of the American and Sacramento river 35 miles to Folsom lake. Growing up in Napa (only an hour away) I barely knew Sacramento existed except that it was the state capital... but now I have a real appreciation for this place I call home. Thanks for including it on this list.

  • @twilacarr621
    @twilacarr621 3 ปีที่แล้ว +35

    I have lived in Southern California for 40 years and I love it. I can't name one favorite place as I have several. My favorites are Monterey/Big Sur area, Yosemite area, King's Canyon, Sequoia and San Diego. I've only gone as far north at San Francisco so I have a lot of exploring to do.

    • @AmericanClassicToursInc
      @AmericanClassicToursInc  3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Thanks for tuning in! Those are all amazing places! You need to check out Northern California - especially the Northern California Coast - its breathtaking!

    • @mohammad0lugh
      @mohammad0lugh 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      You should add more videos about north California

    • @hotdog7346
      @hotdog7346 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Garbage state

    • @michaelluna1968
      @michaelluna1968 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hike South Mountain is SP and view the Valley and Pacific Ocean... Stunning!

    • @teresamoser3371
      @teresamoser3371 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      4edwoods should be on everyone's BUCKET LIST!!!!

  • @irinasto2554
    @irinasto2554 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks for the great story . I live in California , N . Hollywood ,from 1994 and like it very much. This really the best place for life ,because each attraction is closed to visit and enjoy. Every weekend we ride to the Will Roger beach to swim 6 months in the year and to see amazing sunset!!!

  • @fmekakckdoaa
    @fmekakckdoaa 3 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    Yes, I love California. I live there and I’m so glad I live there :)

  • @anaceciliaochoamagana8225
    @anaceciliaochoamagana8225 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    So nice California Kept its original Spanish names for towns, roads, sierras, rivers,history etc. From Mexico cty w/❤️🇲🇽✌️

  • @steverector7564
    @steverector7564 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I saw this and it made me smile. I live in the northern California foothills. I have been all over California many many times. Here is a great list places to go in California. Some of them are on this list BUT not all of them. And my top place to go to no one knows about unless they’ve been there.
    1. Medicine Lake area. 5 to 7 days to explore. Best to camp at one of the smaller lakes like bull’s-eye or Blanche. No amenities. By far the best place. By far.
    2. Yosemite. 2 to 5 days to explore.
    3. Mendocino Coast and the giant redwoods. 3 to 5 days to explore.
    4. Disney land. 3 to 4 days to explore. By the park hopper pass. If you’re going to spend that much money it would be worth it.
    5. Sequoia national Park and Kings Canyon national Park. Three days to five days to explore. Pictures will never do the giant sequoias justice. You have to see them!
    6. Lake Tahoe. 2 to 3 days to explore.
    7. Monterey. 2 to 3 days to explore. Well worth renting a kayak and paddling in Monterey bay.
    8. Death Valley. 2 to 3 days to explore. Anymore it’s too damn hot LOL.
    9. North battle Creek Lake Campground. My2nd favorite place to camp in California From there you can go to Lassen national park( much better to camp there than in Lassen) Burney Falls. Caves to explore. Much more.
    10 . Klamath River. Steelhead fishing in the fall . Between Hoopa and happy camp. Absolutely beautiful river. Lots of bears LOL.
    That is my list. I’ve been to every single place on this guy‘s top 20 list but if I was going to recommend somebody to really see California at its best I would tell them to go to those places.

    • @AmericanClassicToursInc
      @AmericanClassicToursInc  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for all of the awesome tips Steve! You put it so neatly! Thanks for tuning in!

    • @steverector7564
      @steverector7564 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Have you ever been to medicine Lake area? It’s the best kept secret of California.
      And the weird thing is no one knows about it. It is very far and hard to get to but there is so much to do and see.
      Lava to caves. The most outside of Hawaii. Bald eagles. Huge lava flows. Obsidian and pumice lava flows. Great trails everywhere you go. And no one knows about it

  • @flavio_souza
    @flavio_souza 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    i am impressed on the quality of you content! congratulations!!! wish all the success for the channel!!! cheers

  • @dmiller2055
    @dmiller2055 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you for putting this together, enjoy learning about California and making a “Bucket List.”

  • @donnarose440
    @donnarose440 2 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    I have lived in San Diego my whole life. I still think it's the most beautiful city in California! You can visit all 4 seasons in one day during winter ( seriously you can). There are a zillion places to visit in San Diego County. If I had to choose my favorites, beyond SD; Big Sur & Yosemite ( I try to camp/ visit once a year), Kings Canyon/ Redwoods. We have the most amazing national parks in this state.
    Or wine country locations are my next favorite.
    I've been to 19 of 20. I have stayed in Pasadena a couple of times for the weekend but I have yet to watch the Rose Bowl in person 🙂

    • @joemama-lq9yx
      @joemama-lq9yx 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      San Diego is my go-to-place for the three day weekends

    • @AmericanClassicToursInc
      @AmericanClassicToursInc  2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Rose, awesome feedback!! We agree with you on all of your takes! 😎 Thanks for tuning in!

    • @scvcebc
      @scvcebc ปีที่แล้ว

      The little town of Julian in eastern San Diego County is a real gem!

  • @kellykim5960
    @kellykim5960 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Thank you for posting , living in California is blessing my favorite place is driving pacific coast hwy 1 to go Big Sur and Monterey 17 miles👍👍

  • @peterhickox9137
    @peterhickox9137 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Heavenly place no place like home 👀👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

  • @billmelichar6822
    @billmelichar6822 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Like you I was born in Chicago, but moved to Southern California as soon as I finished school. My family has always had close ties to California since my dad was stationed in San Diego when he was in the Navy. I have been to every area mentioned in your video, and you did a great job of selecting the top spots. My parents moved to San Diego, and eventually retired to Tucson in a very nice retirement town called Green Valley. Holiday times became very stressful flying to visit them, so I eventually bought a home in Phoenix. When they both passed away I decided to move back to California due to the heat and lack of ocean in Arizona. I now have a condo on top of a hill with a view of San Diego from La Jolla to Mexico and couldn't be happier.

    • @AmericanClassicToursInc
      @AmericanClassicToursInc  ปีที่แล้ว

      Wow Bill thanks for sharing ! We love hearing all of your travel stories!

    • @bgcm1995
      @bgcm1995 ปีที่แล้ว

      Maaan I wish I could afford something like that lol

  • @christophertran3364
    @christophertran3364 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    I have been living in California all my life and fortunate enough to visit all the 20 places that you mentioned in your video and a few more other places. I am an avid traveler and been around the world as well. Everywhere I visited, I always learned something new about the places, the people and its culture. There are so many places I’d like to visit still in the years ahead.

  • @debscali7272
    @debscali7272 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    My bro lives in Half Moon Bay. It's a beautiful place. 🙂

  • @lennabonilla9515
    @lennabonilla9515 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Being born and raised in CA, my favorite place must be Yosemite National Park. We had gone on an annual basis most of my adult life. One of my favorite places to photograph as an amateur photographer. Visiting the mountain area around Lake Tahoe area is my 2nd favorite spot.

  • @sutsokunthealifetv
    @sutsokunthealifetv ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Beautiful places thanks for sharing

  • @gimmie9777
    @gimmie9777 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    i realy love kalifornien very nice country very nice

  • @maryguy9013
    @maryguy9013 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Since I was in my teens I have always loved the surf music and loved the idea of going to California. Visiting California has always been on my bucket list and driving the Pacific Coast Highway

    • @AmericanClassicToursInc
      @AmericanClassicToursInc  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Mary visit with us soon! See more on our website at americanclassictours.com

    • @maryguy9013
      @maryguy9013 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Sure going to try. I am Nearing 80 I want to finish my life on a pleasant note Do not want to deal with doom and gloom 😃🤩💥

    • @donnarose440
      @donnarose440 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Please do it ❤️

    • @gordoncanepa4772
      @gordoncanepa4772 ปีที่แล้ว

      If you do travel the Pacific coast highway make sure you do it from north to south. That'll put you on the ocean side and you'll be able to pull over and see the views

  • @geneconroy7795
    @geneconroy7795 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great Video, been living in CA for 30 years! Many of the places my wife and I have visited, several we've had not... but soon will be... excellent job!

  • @garyhanson9069
    @garyhanson9069 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    California is my favorite state visit

  • @christinaskouby7872
    @christinaskouby7872 2 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Great introduction to California highlights and its good travel inspiration to watch it :) I´ve only been to LA/Hollywood area, but going 3 weeks on wheel in the summer 2022 to SF, Yosemite and down HW1. I expect the stay in Yosemite to be the tour-highlight.

    • @AmericanClassicToursInc
      @AmericanClassicToursInc  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks for tuning in! We hope you’ve had a great trip

    • @eri1013
      @eri1013 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      If you get a chance to do a change of plans, I would HIGHLY HIGHLY encourage you to go to Point Lobos in Monterey. It’s like maybe a two hour way south of SF but it’s an absolute PARADISE! absolutely worth the trip!!!!

  • @johnkirkhoughton1
    @johnkirkhoughton1 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Yosemite is so beautiful. I love the squirrels there.

    • @AmericanClassicToursInc
      @AmericanClassicToursInc  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      John they are awesome at Yosemite 😎! Thanks for tuning in!

    • @ZIIZ2112
      @ZIIZ2112 ปีที่แล้ว

      WTH? You love Yosemite for the squirrels???

  • @mariainge5477
    @mariainge5477 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Yosemite is my favor place in California.
    Whether is Winter or Spring Gorgeous...
    The most beautiful panoramics..
    El Capitan..

    • @AmericanClassicToursInc
      @AmericanClassicToursInc  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Maria, it is fantastic in Yosemite!! Thank you for this thoughtful comment! 😎

  • @gmangmail1511
    @gmangmail1511 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Love to see all those places. Good bit of my family and heritage are from my beloved California. I'm 3000 miles away on the east coast, and watching this video was pleasing. Thank you for the tour.❤

  • @salisufaruq9126
    @salisufaruq9126 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Palm springs is amazing place to visit cover with natural vegetation

  • @Irish_cali_vlog
    @Irish_cali_vlog 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I lived in San Diego for 1 year. I'm in Korea now. I love California. I wanna make a vedio about California culture and nature beauty to introduce to Korean. I was attracted your video title and enjoyed it. I recommend some places to visit hidden gem in California you didn't mention it. Anzo Borrego state park, Crowley Lake Stone Columns, Pinnacles national park, Lassen Volcano national park, Hot Creek Geological Site, Mammoth lake, Mono lake, Burney Falls, Trona Pinnacles, Carrizo Plain National Monument...etc. best lakes, best national park, best beaches, best state parks.. Oh, so many places to go!! There are places I've been to and places I haven't been to. Hope to travel again soon.

  • @Farida-A.R.
    @Farida-A.R. 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Amazing Information and videography, thanks for sharing.

  • @mommygarcia9137
    @mommygarcia9137 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    California is the best state ever ! Has beaches , mountains , deserts all within a few hours drive ! Beaches are my favorite ! I am California born & raised ! I love my beautiful state !!!

    • @AmericanClassicToursInc
      @AmericanClassicToursInc  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You nailed it! California is a beautiful location!

    • @legendaryTMNICO
      @legendaryTMNICO ปีที่แล้ว

      I was also born and raised in CA too. I’m glad that most aren’t bashing ca over the homeless crisis, high taxes and the cost of living for this video.

  • @mikestangel416
    @mikestangel416 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Great Vid, JD - love learning about all the rich history of California from you. Hoping we can catch the Fighting Illini in the Rose Bowl one of these upcoming years! Also would love to 3-putt my way through beautiful Pebble Beach 🙃

    • @AmericanClassicToursInc
      @AmericanClassicToursInc  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for tuning in Mike! Yes, the Rose Bowl would be a blast. Pebble Beach would be too, I just got to get working on my golf game haha. Hope you are doing well and I hope to see you soon!

    • @MsKIMPak
      @MsKIMPak 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yosemite national park, Hearst castle, L.A.

  • @jacquline151760
    @jacquline151760 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    My favorite so far spot to visit in California is San Diego 🌴 beautiful beaches

    • @AmericanClassicToursInc
      @AmericanClassicToursInc  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks for tuning in! Yes, San Diego does have some beautiful beaches!

  • @edens209
    @edens209 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love Bass Lake, CA so quaint the smell of the conifers and pines in the morning take your breath away. Also, Big Sur where the sea and the forest meet best of both worlds awesomeness. Also, love Solvang, and the little town of Kernville a River runs through it.

    • @AmericanClassicToursInc
      @AmericanClassicToursInc  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Eden, all of those spots are something else! California really has much to offer!

  • @domingomercado8589
    @domingomercado8589 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    No better weather . California 🥰

  • @brendanconroy347
    @brendanconroy347 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Great video JD!!!! My favorite place to visit in California is definitely Big Sur!

    • @AmericanClassicToursInc
      @AmericanClassicToursInc  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks Brendan! I'm surprised you didn't say LA after the tour this past January...

  • @jeffarcher400
    @jeffarcher400 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    If you come down San Diego way you can start in historic Old Town and drive from pines to Palm desert Oasis come back through Mexico and be back by sunset.
    Take time and check out Borrego wind caves,Jacumba Valley of the Moon,soak in hot springs in Jacumba or Holtville by the dunes, try apple pie in Julian, wineries all along the way. The Mexican vineyards are becoming famous.
    Lobster in Puerto Nuevo. Fish Tuna off Ensenada.
    Didn't make it back by sunset.

  • @psfca
    @psfca ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Beautiful California !!!

  • @Beingteachablewithkim
    @Beingteachablewithkim ปีที่แล้ว

    One of the best and informative videos. Thank you

  • @PursuingHeaven
    @PursuingHeaven 2 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    You missed Mt Shasta. Northern California is probably the most beautiful part of the West Coast you will ever see and you missed a lot there. As someone who lived in Southern CA all my life (and I do love everything you mentioned) I go to northern CA any chance I get. Not all that impressed with all the deserts because I lived in them for a long time but yes I love Palm Springs, hard NOT to love it when it is 85 degrees in the winter, but nothing is more beautiful to me than Mt Shasta and all the beautiful scenery in Northern CA.

  • @debrafirestone861
    @debrafirestone861 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I was in Napa Valley in 2018 it was so beautiful I loved it

  • @ericknorton716
    @ericknorton716 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for sharing this video.

  • @autumnloverjenn8859
    @autumnloverjenn8859 ปีที่แล้ว

    I live here in
    Southern California born and raised, I LOVE CALIFORNIA We have everything here all scenic places. "From the desert to the sea" was the modo for channel 7 weather ,
    ❤💯

  • @chetanasathish6210
    @chetanasathish6210 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I had a trip down my memory lane when I saw this video (I was in California 4 years ago) .I couldn't agree more with your choices .California is many worlds in one state from deserts to green mountains to beaches to theme parks it has all .lots of love to California

  • @ricardoquintanilla7849
    @ricardoquintanilla7849 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thanks, some great content 👌 👍🏻

  • @Jerryaguirremakeuptutorials
    @Jerryaguirremakeuptutorials ปีที่แล้ว +1

    California is the best for me ❤️

  • @kethsharakhlok1976
    @kethsharakhlok1976 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank so much for this touring intro. The clarity of your voice even made every sequential image a memorable one. 👍
    I truly admire whoever can afford to live in CA; a co-worker told me that even a U.S. government employee couldn't rent an apartment while high-tech employee got prioritized on lease application (truly beyond belief). I only had a chance to see LA (1974) and SF (1992). ✌️🕊️👵

  • @mwn7521
    @mwn7521 2 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Everyone knows California is the Mpst Beautiful Richest State in the US. If it became a Country , it would be the 5th economy in the World

    • @katienoneofyourbusiness1048
      @katienoneofyourbusiness1048 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yup. Our country couldn't run without California.

    • @katienoneofyourbusiness1048
      @katienoneofyourbusiness1048 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Fazlul2312 I am not clicking on that but thank you. Oi you want to send me money I'm totally okay with it though. Great try .

  • @wittie28
    @wittie28 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I am very fortunate to live in Monterey area, hike in Big Sur. From my office, I can see Monterey bay.

  • @jessenoble-if5xt
    @jessenoble-if5xt ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I am in love with this California visit. I had drove threw Colorado, then on to Los Vegas, then death Valley, then stayed in Fresno and visited Yosemite National Park for about 45 days, and after that I hit the coast to visit a old friend of mine where I was raised in Sacramento for a couple weeks. After the trip and the ocean in my body, I really enjoyed a few drinks of whine watching the sunset and I feel so happy with my life like there is so much to see. The views and the true inspiration to just get out and live. Thank you California!

    • @AmericanClassicToursInc
      @AmericanClassicToursInc  ปีที่แล้ว

      California is one of those must-see states! Thanks for viewing and leaving positive words!

  • @nor.cal.explorin
    @nor.cal.explorin 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great video. So informative.

  • @suzetteh2503
    @suzetteh2503 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Nice video JD. I would have to say Hawaii for my favorite state. And Pebble Beach in California!! That whole area is so beautiful.

    • @AmericanClassicToursInc
      @AmericanClassicToursInc  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Suzette, it's tough to beat Hawaii! And, yes Pebble Beach is unforgettable.

    • @michealphilips18
      @michealphilips18 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hello there how are you doing today 🌸

    • @amysiemens5061
      @amysiemens5061 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Since Hawaii is mentioned, my husband and I used to compare two places. His fave is Yosemite and my fave is the beaches of Hawaii. No other state comes close. I think one of the beaches of Virgin island comes close, but that is only one beach. Hawaii has many to die for. Besides Yosemite itself, Tuolumne Meadows is so beautiful you want to just lay on the grass and walk-in the stream. This is toward the north side of Yosemite along Tioga Rd.

    • @alexbryson2257
      @alexbryson2257 ปีที่แล้ว

      Does your family by any chance own pizza shop?

  • @annestarkey7457
    @annestarkey7457 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Greatest video. Please add carmel drjve and Monterey aquarium, butterfly garden and Maine manual preserve with seals and attors

  • @abhijeetkjaiswal
    @abhijeetkjaiswal 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great video! Fortunate to live in the most beautiful state in America.

  • @onedeltoid
    @onedeltoid 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Stunning video! WoW... Thanks for sharing. A couple of places from California not mentioned in the video are Joshua Tree national park and Death Valley national park. You can find some of the crazies rock formations in there. Joshua Tree is just 2.5 hours away from Los Angeles.

  • @recuerdos2457
    @recuerdos2457 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I live in La Jolla, San Diego. My favorite place in Calif so far is Big Sur.

  • @judithotis3586
    @judithotis3586 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Loved Santa Monica Pier with the end of my favorite, Route 66!

    • @AmericanClassicToursInc
      @AmericanClassicToursInc  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Judith, yes! So neat to see the end of that historic route!

    • @legendaryTMNICO
      @legendaryTMNICO ปีที่แล้ว

      Shoreline village is better than the Santa Monica pier.

  • @davkatjenn
    @davkatjenn ปีที่แล้ว +1

    San Diego is my favorite place to visit. It has everything.

  • @chetanasathish6210
    @chetanasathish6210 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Yes I agree with you .California is my fav state too .it's many worlds in one world kinda state. In California my fav city is LA ( I may be biased here) , fav nature place is lake Tahoe.
    Loved the video

  • @janetmarletto6667
    @janetmarletto6667 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    As a third generation Californian, I was distracted by odd pronunciation ( Fr Junipero Serra, San Luis Obispo to name a few). Napa Valley is a xerox copy of Italy's Piemonte. Italian vintners from there established the area in the 1950's: Mondavi, Gallo to name just a few! To me San Francisco and San Diego are favorites. Loved living in Santa Barbara for 12 years and visiting charming Solvang....These are unique experiences.

    • @patgarcia4664
      @patgarcia4664 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Janet Marletto, here's a gem of mispronunciation for you. My Mom and Aunt went on a bus tour to Mission San Juan Capistrano. Another woman on the bus kept talking about San JUan caPIStraNO. YIKES!!🙄😱

    • @legendaryTMNICO
      @legendaryTMNICO ปีที่แล้ว

      Solvang is a nice place to visit in ca.

  • @noraluzcalugas2731
    @noraluzcalugas2731 ปีที่แล้ว

    Spectacular!

  • @nenitasardido7239
    @nenitasardido7239 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The best of the bested is the weather, absolutely beautiful weather in California ❤

  • @kathleenvlieger2313
    @kathleenvlieger2313 3 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    Great video. I've been to California multiple times. Hard to pick my favorite parts but Yosemite is right at the top. This is followed by Lake Tahoe. As cities go, San Francisco is my absolute favorite. I have two favorite states, New Mexico and Wyoming - the Tetons specifically. Hope to travel again soon.

    • @AmericanClassicToursInc
      @AmericanClassicToursInc  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Kathleen, the Tetons are amazing - the most beautiful mountain range in America in our opinion! And, yes New Mexico is an awesome and underrated state to travel to!

    • @michaelluna1968
      @michaelluna1968 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hope to bump into you

  • @anhtaa1
    @anhtaa1 2 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    I like the history you added to each place. Btw, California is my favorite state because it’s my home state. I am disappointed that you did not add my town, Laguna Beach to the list though.

    • @AmericanClassicToursInc
      @AmericanClassicToursInc  2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      The history is so rich here!

    • @lpsports
      @lpsports ปีที่แล้ว

      I agree! LA and OC were lumped together and I see them as completely separate areas!

  • @akeolsson8020
    @akeolsson8020 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I would recommend the hiking trails on Mt Tamalpais just north of San Francisco. So beautiful.

  • @reizenworld
    @reizenworld ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow amazing video bro all the best from Bangladesh

  • @johnd746
    @johnd746 2 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    I live in Southern California, and I agree with you that it is the best state to visit, because of all the factors you mentioned. I might be prejudiced but what other state can offer wonderful beaches, deserts, mountains, and weather. We have the most National Parks for a reason, and great cities also. I love California!

    • @widowmaker6555
      @widowmaker6555 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I love all the various forms of poop you have on your sidewalks next to all the syringe needles

    • @widowmaker6555
      @widowmaker6555 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      That's why you have a whopping five likes because California has turned into a turd

    • @lisalucero1035
      @lisalucero1035 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Totally 👍 agree

    • @AmericanClassicToursInc
      @AmericanClassicToursInc  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      It truly is diverse in scenery!

    • @widowmaker6555
      @widowmaker6555 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Oh I'm sorry after 5 months you have 11 likes

  • @jackhealy9677
    @jackhealy9677 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Great watch, JD! Miss the old back drop 😢

    • @AmericanClassicToursInc
      @AmericanClassicToursInc  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Jack, we miss the old studio too! Thanks for tuning in. Hope to see you out on the road soon :)

  • @lupemendoza7413
    @lupemendoza7413 ปีที่แล้ว

    Happy to say I’ve visited 17/20 of these beautiful places.

  • @Tiburon876
    @Tiburon876 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great show.. thanks 👍