Top rated Scenic spots in California

Experience the best that California has to offer with our curated list of top-rated places. Sorted by average review scores from venues boasting over 30 reviews, these establishments promise exceptional quality and experiences to elevate your visit in the city. This list contains 245 places from Scenic spot category.

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Moro Rock
Scenic spot
👍👍 We had the treat of seeing this place while in a cloud. Such a unique experience. So our review is based on not seeing much really, just the sensation of climbing 400 steps into the sky. almost erie. But would not skip this on any visit, Awesome place.
5.00 (283 reviews)
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Sentinel Dome
Scenic spot
5.00 (45 reviews)
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Fults Family Vineyards
Winery
👍👍 You feel like family here!!! Great wine too!
5.00 (39 reviews)
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Glacier Point
Scenic spot
Famed overlook known for sweeping, top-down views of Half Dome, Yosemite Valley & Yosemite Falls.
4.90 (5.9K reviews)
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Golden Gate View Point
Scenic spot
A brief hike leads to this elevated lookout above the Golden Gate Bridge, popular for photos.
4.90 (3.6K reviews)
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Dante’s View
Scenic spot
4.90 (2.3K reviews)
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Vernal Falls
Scenic spot
Famed curtain of water, accessed via the Mist Trail, plunging 317 ft. down a vertical granite wall.
4.90 (2.3K reviews)
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Tunnel view
Scenic spot
Popular roadside overlook providing impressive views of the park's forested valley & mountains.
4.90 (2K reviews)
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Burney Falls
Scenic spot
👍👍 We showed up at 8:27 am on a Wednesday. Park fills up quick so show up early. They have lots of nice picnic tables, clean restrooms, general store where you could buy food, snacks, souvenirs, tackle gear, and camping items. The fee to get in for day use is 10.00. The water fall is breath takin...
4.90 (2K reviews)
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Olmsted Point
Scenic spot
Scenic pullout area & short trail offering views of the north side of Half Dome & Tenaya Canyon.
4.90 (1.4K reviews)
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Yosemite Valley View
Scenic spot
Lookout spot & parking lot with sweeping views of El Capitan peak & the valley, plus picnic tables.
4.90 (1.4K reviews)
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Hurricane Point Vista Point
Scenic spot
👍👍 The best picnic spot on highway 1 between Big Sur and Carmel. What we did was stop at the Safeway in carmel and grab some to-go sushi and drinks. We drove about 30 minutes south to Hurricane Point, brough out some chairs, cozied up with the blanket, and whale watched. Being up so high was truly brea...
4.90 (1K reviews)
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San Diego Skyline Viewpoint
Scenic spot
👍👍 If you're looking for that postcard photo of San Diego then this is the spot! Usually best around sunrise and/or sunset! I prefer sunrise because it's pretty quiet and the bay is pretty calm for the building reflections to show!
4.90 (742 reviews)
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Big Tree Wayside
Scenic spot
Massive ~1,500-year-old redwood tree on a paved trail, topping 300 ft. & measuring 68 ft. around.
4.90 (722 reviews)
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Partington Cove
Scenic spot
Small, remote inlet & rugged beach reached by a dirt trail, wooden bridge & tunnel.
4.90 (411 reviews)
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Sunset Cliffs Beach
Scenic spot
👍👍 Beautiful place to visit, if in San Diego! Parking can be difficult if you are visiting near sunset. Follow the stairs down and walk along the water. So much to see. I recommend checking this place out!!
4.90 (405 reviews)
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Tenaya Lake
Scenic spot
👍👍 Amazing lake. Crystal clear, cool water and cool Sierra weather to escape the valley heat in the summer. Lots of shallow areas to wade out into for kids. Lots of trees to shade you, if needed. Unfortunately, when I was there I witnessed a guys go in completely nude, scrub his front and back parts l...
4.90 (370 reviews)
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Emerald Bay State Park Lookout
Scenic spot
4.90 (370 reviews)
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Golden Gate Postcard Viewpoint
Scenic spot
👍👍 Very easy to get to and one of the best spots to view the Golden Gate Bridge! Access to the visitors center and a coffee shop make it a bit more complete experience compared to the other isolated overlooks.
4.90 (333 reviews)
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Soberanes Point
Scenic spot
👍👍 Breathtaking views with easy-to-hike trails. It can get really windy and cold, so make sure you have a jacket handy. There's no dedicated parking lot, but there should be plenty of parking along the road -- just be careful, because it's essentially a 2-lane highway. Public restrooms are available...
4.90 (274 reviews)
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