Places to Visit: California Coast

Jennifer Filzen: The Monterey Bay Aquarium is absolutely one of the BEST aquariums in the world. Don't miss it when you're visiting Monterey, California.

Timothy McSwain: It can get very windy and cold on the bridge. If you decide to walk on it, be sure to bring a jacket or a coat.

Felicity D: Save yourself 20 mins and skip the ranger lecture when you get off the boat, you need all of the time you can get on the island!

SFGate: Don't miss the feeding frenzies: Grizzly bears at 11 a.m., penguins at 2:30, pelicans at 3:30. Read more.

Visit California: William Randolph Hearst's masterpiece is a testament to over-the-top architecture and opulence. Saying the swimming pools are ornate, the gardens lavish, and the art priceless is an understatement. Read more.

Steve Babcock: Fast pass will save your sanity.

Visit San Diego: Try starting at the back of the park and work your way to the entrance - the lines are usually shorter!

Carolina Madrid: It's a zoo with big-kid roller coasters and soak rides - so much fun! Look on GoldStar for discounted tickets. Read more.

Drew Wishon: Very good place. Very nice bathrooms. Need more parking though.

Timothy McSwain: Careful where you wander, if you don't want to end up on the local nudist beach.

Timothy McSwain: Beautiful sights of the ocean and other scenery. Just be careful if you decide to go climbing on the rocks, and don't let children try.

Tim's Tech: Take a picture by the Apple Sign, and head in to the Company Store for an Apple T-Shirt.