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California Favorites

California Favorites

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Created by Gestina • Updated On: November 10, 2021

Favorite California spots I've been to.

Roscoe's House of Chicken and Waffles is one of California Favorites.

1. Roscoe's House of Chicken and Waffles

8.2
106 W Manchester Ave (Manchester and Main), Los Angeles, CA
Southern Food Restaurant · South LA · 34 tips and reviews
Winchester Mystery House is one of California Favorites.

2. Winchester Mystery House

7.5
525 S Winchester Blvd (at Olsen Dr), San Jose, CA
Historic and Protected Site · 91 tips and reviews
Yard House is one of California Favorites.

3. Yard House

8.6
401 Shoreline Village Dr, Long Beach, CA
American Restaurant · Downtown Long Beach · 133 tips and reviews
The Queen Mary is one of California Favorites.

4. The Queen Mary

8.6
1126 Queens Hwy, Long Beach, CA
Boat or Ferry · 143 tips and reviews
Santa Catalina Island is one of California Favorites.

5. Santa Catalina Island

Avalon, CA
Island · 50 tips and reviews
Catalina Island Express is one of California Favorites.

6. Catalina Island Express

Pebbly Beach Rd, Avalon, CA
Boat or Ferry · 4 tips and reviews
Bubba Gump Shrimp Co. is one of California Favorites.

7. Bubba Gump Shrimp Co.

8.4
87 Aquarium Way (at Shoreline Dr W), Long Beach, CA
Seafood Restaurant · Downtown Long Beach · 58 tips and reviews
Bubba Gump Shrimp Co. is one of California Favorites.

8. Bubba Gump Shrimp Co.

7.8
720 Cannery Row (at Prescott Ave), Monterey, CA
Seafood Restaurant · Cannery Row · 96 tips and reviews

9. Bubba Gump Shrimp Co

8.2
321 W Katella Ave Ste 101 (at Anaheim Garden Walk), Anaheim, CA
Seafood Restaurant · The Anaheim Resort · 77 tips and reviews
Hennessey's Tavern is one of California Favorites.

10. Hennessey's Tavern

7.5
8 Pier Ave (at The Strand), Hermosa Beach, CA
Pub · 60 tips and reviews
Yosemite National Park is one of California Favorites.

11. Yosemite National Park

9.5
Northside Dr, Yosemite National Park, CA
National Park · 285 tips and reviews
USS Midway Museum is one of California Favorites.

12. USS Midway Museum

9.4
910 N Harbor Dr (at Broadway), San Diego, CA
Museum · Marina · 205 tips and reviews
Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament is one of California Favorites.

13. Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament

8.8
7662 Beach Blvd, Buena Park, CA
Arts and Entertainment · 111 tips and reviews
Tuttimelon is one of California Favorites.

14. Tuttimelon

3401 Dale Rd (Vintage Faire Mall), Modesto, CA
Frozen Yogurt Shop · 3 tips and reviews
Pinkberry is one of California Favorites.

15. Pinkberry

7.9
730 South Allied Way, Spc #B2.01 (at Sepulveda Blvd), El Segundo, CA
Frozen Yogurt Shop · 21 tips and reviews
UltraLuxe Anaheim Cinemas at GardenWalk is one of California Favorites.

16. UltraLuxe Anaheim Cinemas at GardenWalk

321 W Katella Ave (Clementine St), Anaheim, CA
Movie Theater · The Anaheim Resort · 57 tips and reviews
Anaheim GardenWalk is one of California Favorites.

17. Anaheim GardenWalk

7.0
400 W Disney Way, Anaheim, CA
Shopping Mall · The Anaheim Resort · 33 tips and reviews
World of Disney is one of California Favorites.

18. World of Disney

9.4
1565 S Disneyland Dr (at Downtown Disney District), Anaheim, CA
Toy Store · 103 tips and reviews
Downtown Disney District is one of California Favorites.

19. Downtown Disney District

9.2
1580 S Disneyland Dr (at Disneyland Resort), Anaheim, CA
Shopping Plaza · The Anaheim Resort · 244 tips and reviews
Anaheim Portofino Inn & Suites is one of California Favorites.

20. Anaheim Portofino Inn & Suites

6.0
1831 S Harbor Blvd (at Katella), Anaheim, CA
Hotel · The Anaheim Resort · 18 tips and reviews
Rainforest Cafe is one of California Favorites.

21. Rainforest Cafe

1515 S Disneyland Dr (at Downtown Disney), Anaheim, CA
American Restaurant · The Anaheim Resort · 126 tips and reviews

22. Casey's Irish Pub

7.8
613 S Grand Ave (at 6th St), Los Angeles, CA
Irish Pub · Financial District · 77 tips and reviews
Peet's Coffee & Tea is one of California Favorites.

23. Peet's Coffee & Tea

8.3
124 N Larchmont Blvd, Los Angeles, CA
Coffee Shop · Windsor Square · 21 tips and reviews
Santa Monica Pier is one of California Favorites.

24. Santa Monica Pier

200 Santa Monica Pier (at Ocean Ave), Santa Monica, CA
Pier · Santa Monica · 483 tips and reviews
Jack N' Jill's is one of California Favorites.

25. Jack N' Jill's

510 Santa Monica Blvd, Santa Monica, CA
Breakfast Spot · 33 tips and reviews

26. Runyon Canyon Park

9.3
2000 N Fuller Ave (at Hillside Ave), Los Angeles, CA
Park · 358 tips and reviews
The Cheesecake Factory is one of California Favorites.

27. The Cheesecake Factory

11647 San Vicente Blvd (Barrington Ave), Los Angeles, CA
American Restaurant · Brentwood · 21 tips and reviews
Madame Tussauds Hollywood is one of California Favorites.

28. Madame Tussauds Hollywood

8.5
6933 Hollywood Blvd (at Orange Dr), Los Angeles, CA
Museum · 70 tips and reviews
Griffith Observatory is one of California Favorites.

29. Griffith Observatory

9.4
2800 E Observatory Ave, Los Angeles, CA
Observatory · 644 tips and reviews
Dialog Cafe is one of California Favorites.

30. Dialog Cafe

8.9
8766 Holloway Dr, West Hollywood, CA
Café · 53 tips and reviews
Tahoe Joe's is one of California Favorites.

31. Tahoe Joe's

3801 Pelandale Ave Bldg D, Modesto, CA
Steakhouse · 16 tips and reviews
The Gaslamp Quarter is one of California Favorites.

32. The Gaslamp Quarter

San Diego, CA
Neighborhood · 86 tips and reviews
Old Town San Diego State Historic Park is one of California Favorites.

33. Old Town San Diego State Historic Park

9.2
4002 Wallace St (at San Diego Ave), San Diego, CA
State or Provincial Park · Old Town · 136 tips and reviews
La Jolla Cove is one of California Favorites.

34. La Jolla Cove

9.5
1200 Coast Blvd, San Diego, CA
Beach · Village · 231 tips and reviews
Karl Strauss Brewery & Restaurant is one of California Favorites.

35. Karl Strauss Brewery & Restaurant

1044 Wall St, La Jolla, CA
Brewery · 57 tips and reviews
Torrey Pines State Beach is one of California Favorites.

36. Torrey Pines State Beach

9.5
N Torrey Pines Rd, San Diego, CA
Beach · 74 tips and reviews
Hard Rock Cafe is one of California Favorites.

37. Hard Rock Cafe

8.4
6801 Hollywood Blvd Ste 105, California
Theme Restaurant · Hollywood · 206 tips and reviews
Spring St. Bar is one of California Favorites.

38. Spring St. Bar

8.4
626 B S Spring St (btwn 6th & 7th St), Los Angeles, CA
Pub · 56 tips and reviews
Tropicana Bakery & Cuban Cafe is one of California Favorites.

39. Tropicana Bakery & Cuban Cafe

8.4
10218 Paramount Blvd (at Florence Ave), Downey, CA
Bakery · 60 tips and reviews
Richard Walker's Pancake House San Diego is one of California Favorites.

40. Richard Walker's Pancake House San Diego

8.9
520 Front St (at Market St), San Diego, CA
Breakfast Spot · Marina · 239 tips and reviews
Yard House is one of California Favorites.

41. Yard House

1023 4th Ave, San Diego, CA
American Restaurant · Central San Diego · 120 tips and reviews
Hard Rock Cafe San Diego is one of California Favorites.

42. Hard Rock Cafe San Diego

801 4th Ave (at F St), San Diego, CA
Theme Restaurant · Gaslamp · 63 tips and reviews
Little Italy Mercato is one of California Favorites.

43. Little Italy Mercato

9.2
580 W Cedar St. (btwn Kettner Blvd & Front St.), San Diego, CA
Farmers Market · Little Italy · 76 tips and reviews
The Cheesecake Factory is one of California Favorites.

44. The Cheesecake Factory

8.9
7067 Friars Rd First Level (at W Fashion Valley), San Diego, CA
American Restaurant · 141 tips and reviews
Fiddler's Green is one of California Favorites.

45. Fiddler's Green

6.7
2760 Shelter Island Dr, San Diego, CA
Steakhouse · La Playa · 13 tips and reviews
Jimmy's Famous American Tavern is one of California Favorites.

46. Jimmy's Famous American Tavern

8.7
4990 N Harbor Dr, San Diego, CA
New American Restaurant · Roseville - Fleet Ridge · 82 tips and reviews
SeaWorld San Diego is one of California Favorites.

47. SeaWorld San Diego

8.8
500 Sea World Dr, San Diego, CA
Amusement Park · Mission Bay Park · 366 tips and reviews
Brigantine is one of California Favorites.

48. Brigantine

8.2
1333 Orange Ave (at Adella Ave), Coronado, CA
Seafood Restaurant · 48 tips and reviews

49. Hotel del Coronado

9.1
1500 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA
Resort · 227 tips and reviews
California Crepes is one of California Favorites.

50. California Crepes

522 Horton Plz, San Diego, CA
French Restaurant · Horton Plaza · 7 tips and reviews
The Westin San Diego Gaslamp Quarter is one of California Favorites.

51. The Westin San Diego Gaslamp Quarter

8.3
910 Broadway Cir, San Diego, CA
Hotel · Horton Plaza · 51 tips and reviews
Oggi’s Pizza & Brewhouse Point Loma is one of California Favorites.

52. Oggi’s Pizza & Brewhouse Point Loma

7.8
2562 Laning Rd (btwn Tatnall Ln & N Harbor Dr), San Diego, CA
Pizzeria · Naval Training Center · 20 tips and reviews

53. Apple Vintage Faire

7.3
3401 Dale Road, Modesto, CA
Electronics Store · 21 tips and reviews
Regal Hacienda Crossings ScreenX, IMAX & RPX is one of California Favorites.

54. Regal Hacienda Crossings ScreenX, IMAX & RPX

8.2
5000 Dublin Blvd (at Hacienda Dr), Dublin, CA
Movie Theater · 58 tips and reviews
Lodi Beer Company is one of California Favorites.

55. Lodi Beer Company

7.8
105 S School St (at E Oak St), Lodi, CA
Brewery · 30 tips and reviews
Heavenly Village is one of California Favorites.

56. Heavenly Village

9.0
Lake Tahoe Blvd (at Friday Ave), South Lake Tahoe, CA
Shopping Mall · 16 tips and reviews
Vikingsholm is one of California Favorites.

57. Vikingsholm

7.8
9999 Hwy. 89 (at Emerald Bay State Park), Tahoma, CA
Castle · 9 tips and reviews
Emerald Bay is one of California Favorites.

58. Emerald Bay

8.9
Emerald Bay Rd, South Lake Tahoe, CA
Bay · 6 tips and reviews
Chick-fil-A is one of California Favorites.

59. Chick-fil-A

7.4
22450 Old Canal Rd, Yorba Linda, CA
Fast Food Restaurant · Savi Ranch East · 26 tips and reviews
Starbucks is one of California Favorites.

60. Starbucks

7.6
1280 W Blaine St, Riverside, CA
Coffee Shop · University · 31 tips and reviews
Pizza Nova is one of California Favorites.

61. Pizza Nova

8.6
5050 N Harbor Dr, San Diego, CA
Pizzeria · Roseville - Fleet Ridge · 28 tips and reviews
Mission Bay Theater - Lights, Camera, Imagination! is one of California Favorites.

62. Mission Bay Theater - Lights, Camera, Imagination!

6.8
500 Sea World Dr (SeaWorld San Diego), San Diego, CA
Movie Theater · Mission Bay Park · 3 tips and reviews
Cafe Zucchero is one of California Favorites.

63. Cafe Zucchero

1731 India St (btwn Fir & Date St), San Diego, CA
Italian Restaurant · Little Italy · 33 tips and reviews
Westfield UTC is one of California Favorites.

64. Westfield UTC

9.0
4545 La Jolla Village Dr, San Diego, CA
Shopping Mall · University City · 82 tips and reviews
Aquarium of the Pacific is one of California Favorites.

65. Aquarium of the Pacific

9.0
100 Aquarium Way (at Shoreline Dr), Long Beach, CA
Aquarium · Downtown Long Beach · 165 tips and reviews
Nancy Hoover Pohl Overlook is one of California Favorites.

66. Nancy Hoover Pohl Overlook

7.9
Mulholland Dr (btwn Laurel Pass & Allenwood Rd), Los Angeles, CA
Scenic Lookout · Studio City · 10 tips and reviews
Beverly Hills Sign is one of California Favorites.

67. Beverly Hills Sign

9.1
1300-1398 Park Way (at N Beverly Dr), Beverly Hills, CA
Monument · 38 tips and reviews
City of Beverly Hills is one of California Favorites.

68. City of Beverly Hills

California
City · 134 tips and reviews
Maggiano’s Little Italy is one of California Favorites.

69. Maggiano’s Little Italy

7.1
3055 Olin Ave (at S. Winchester Blvd.), San Jose, CA
Italian Restaurant · 98 tips and reviews
Santa Monica State Beach is one of California Favorites.

70. Santa Monica State Beach

9.4
1432 Palisades Beach Rd (at Colorado Ave), Santa Monica, CA
Beach · Downtown Santa Monica · 335 tips and reviews
Redondo Beach Pier is one of California Favorites.

71. Redondo Beach Pier

100 Fishermans Wharf, Redondo Beach, CA
Pier · South Redondo Beach · 104 tips and reviews
Panera Bread is one of California Favorites.

72. Panera Bread

7.3
3050 Hotel Dr, Turlock, CA
Bakery · 19 tips and reviews
The Chicken Barn is one of California Favorites.

73. The Chicken Barn

7.4
1700 McHenry Ave (at Judith Ln), Modesto, CA
Fried Chicken Joint · 9 tips and reviews

74. Village Baking Company & Cafe

7.7
1700 McHenry Ave Ste 18 (btwn Briggsmore & McHenry), Modesto, CA
Bakery · 9 tips and reviews
Gallo Center for the Arts is one of California Favorites.

75. Gallo Center for the Arts

9.1
1000 I St (at 10th St), Modesto, CA
Performing Arts Venue · 17 tips and reviews
Historic Knights Ferry is one of California Favorites.

76. Historic Knights Ferry

8.4
Oakdale, CA
Hiking Trail · 5 tips and reviews
Columbia State Historic Park is one of California Favorites.

77. Columbia State Historic Park

9.0
11255 Jackson St, Sonora, CA
State or Provincial Park · 19 tips and reviews
Mystery Spot is one of California Favorites.

78. Mystery Spot

7.9
465 Mystery Spot Rd (at Branciforte Dr.), Santa Cruz, CA
Arts and Entertainment · 44 tips and reviews
Pismo Beach Pier is one of California Favorites.

79. Pismo Beach Pier

9.0
Btwn Pomeroy and Hinds Ave (Cypress St), Pismo Beach, CA
Pier · 20 tips and reviews
Yosemite Falls is one of California Favorites.

80. Yosemite Falls

9.4
Northside Dr, Yosemite National Park, CA
Waterfall · 13 tips and reviews
Lower Yosemite Falls is one of California Favorites.

81. Lower Yosemite Falls

9.3
Yosemite National Park, CA
Waterfall · 17 tips and reviews
Coronado Beach is one of California Favorites.

82. Coronado Beach

9.5
1063 Ocean Blvd, Coronado, CA
Beach · 187 tips and reviews
The Ice Cream Company is one of California Favorites.

83. The Ice Cream Company

2401 E Orangeburg Ave Ste 650, Modesto, CA
Ice Cream Parlor · 4 tips and reviews
Mission San Juan Bautista is one of California Favorites.

84. Mission San Juan Bautista

406 2nd St, San Juan Bautista, CA
Church · 10 tips and reviews

85. Lucky Strike Live

7.6
6801 Hollywood Blvd Ste 143 (at N Highland Ave), Los Angeles, CA
Bowling Alley · 34 tips and reviews
The Graduate is one of California Favorites.

86. The Graduate

344 W 8th St, Chico, CA
Sports Bar · 7 tips and reviews
Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. is one of California Favorites.

87. Sierra Nevada Brewing Co.

8.7
1075 E 20th St (at Sierra Nevada Ct), Chico, CA
Brewery · 112 tips and reviews
Santana Row is one of California Favorites.

88. Santana Row

8.9
377 Santana Row (at Olin Ave), San Jose, CA
Shopping Mall · Valley Fair · 152 tips and reviews
Hollywood Bowl Overlook is one of California Favorites.

89. Hollywood Bowl Overlook

9.0
7036 Mulholland Dr, Los Angeles, CA
Scenic Lookout · Hollywood Hills · 27 tips and reviews

90. Hollywood Sign

9.0
Mount Lee Dr, Los Angeles, CA
Monument · 121 tips and reviews
Monterey Bay Aquarium is one of California Favorites.

91. Monterey Bay Aquarium

9.3
886 Cannery Row (at David Ave.), Monterey, CA
Aquarium · Cannery Row · 420 tips and reviews
Amici's East Coast Pizzeria is one of California Favorites.

92. Amici's East Coast Pizzeria

8.1
4640 Tassajara Rd (at The Shops At Waterford), Dublin, CA
Pizzeria · 17 tips and reviews
Funnel Cake Factory is one of California Favorites.

93. Funnel Cake Factory

6.2
(Santa Monica Pier), Santa Monica, CA
Dessert Shop · Downtown Santa Monica · 4 tips and reviews
P. Wexford's Pub is one of California Favorites.

94. P. Wexford's Pub

8.0
3313 McHenry Ave (at Woodrow Ave), Modesto, CA
Irish Pub · 17 tips and reviews
Mr. T's Delicate Donut Shop is one of California Favorites.

95. Mr. T's Delicate Donut Shop

9.2
3507 Tully Rd (at Standiford Ave), Modesto, CA
Donut Shop · 38 tips and reviews
Yogurt Mill is one of California Favorites.

96. Yogurt Mill

8.1
2509 Oakdale Rd (at Floyd Ave), Modesto, CA
Dessert Shop · 13 tips and reviews
San Diego Zoo is one of California Favorites.

97. San Diego Zoo

9.4
2920 Zoo Dr, San Diego, CA
Zoo · Balboa Park · 565 tips and reviews

98. Olde Tyme Pastries

8.5
2225 Geer Rd (at W Tuolumne Rd), Turlock, CA
Coffee Shop · 10 tips and reviews
Galletto Ristorante is one of California Favorites.

99. Galletto Ristorante

8.3
1101 J St, Modesto, CA
Italian Restaurant · 12 tips and reviews
Pinkberry is one of California Favorites.

100. Pinkberry

7.3
7405 Laguna Blvd, Ste 160 (at Bruceville Rd), Elk Grove, CA
Frozen Yogurt Shop · Laguna Crossroads · 22 tips and reviews
Natural Bridges State Beach is one of California Favorites.

101. Natural Bridges State Beach

9.2
2531 W Cliff Dr (at Crespi Ct), Santa Cruz, CA
State or Provincial Park · Westside · 45 tips and reviews
Mission San Juan Capistrano is one of California Favorites.

102. Mission San Juan Capistrano

9.0
26801 Ortega Hwy, San Juan Capistrano, CA
Church · 38 tips and reviews
Casa de Fruta is one of California Favorites.

103. Casa de Fruta

8.4
10021 Pacheco Pass Hwy (off SR 152), Hollister, CA
Gourmet Store · 75 tips and reviews
Dream Inn Santa Cruz is one of California Favorites.

104. Dream Inn Santa Cruz

9.0
175 West Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz, CA
Hotel · Westside · 40 tips and reviews
Carmel-by-the-Sea is one of California Favorites.

105. Carmel-by-the-Sea

California
City · 57 tips and reviews
Top of Topanga Overlook is one of California Favorites.

106. Top of Topanga Overlook

7.3
3400 N Topanga Canyon Blvd, Woodland Hills, CA
Scenic Lookout · No tips or reviews
Casey's Cupcakes is one of California Favorites.

107. Casey's Cupcakes

59 Fortune Dr Ste 330 (at Irvine Spectrum Center), Irvine, CA
Cupcake Shop · Irvine Center · 9 tips and reviews
Point Reyes National Seashore is one of California Favorites.

108. Point Reyes National Seashore

9.3
Sir Francis Drake Blvd (at Sir Francis Drake Blvd), Point Reyes Station, CA
National Park · 36 tips and reviews
Bodega Head is one of California Favorites.

109. Bodega Head

9.2
West Side Road, Bodega Bay, CA
Hiking Trail · 11 tips and reviews
Pismo State Beach is one of California Favorites.

110. Pismo State Beach

9.1
101 Pomeroy Ave, Pismo Beach, CA
State or Provincial Park · 37 tips and reviews
Lick Observatory is one of California Favorites.

111. Lick Observatory

9.0
7281 Mount Hamilton Rd, Mount Hamilton, CA
Observatory · 13 tips and reviews
Mount Tamalpais State Park is one of California Favorites.

112. Mount Tamalpais State Park

9.4
3801 Panoramic Hwy, Mill Valley, CA
State or Provincial Park · 28 tips and reviews
Christmas Tree Lane is one of California Favorites.

113. Christmas Tree Lane

Ceres, CA
Scenic Lookout · 1 tip