Planning a trip to SoCal soon? Not sure how to spend your time in the Golden State? Lucky for you, we have plenty of ideas for you to choose. SoCal is home to some amazing landmarks, hiking trails, and famous places to stop. Let’s take a look at the top 10 can’t miss landmarks you’ll find only in SoCal.
10. Tio’s Tacos
First on the list is the place to go when you want amazing Mexican food AND crazy art. Tio's Tacos serves up home-style Mexican food amidst a backdrop of eclectic art.
9. SoCal Redwoods
When you come to California, you must stop to see the beauty of the Redwood tree. SoCal offers a number of popular parks to see Redwood trees with Carbon Canyon Park being one of the easiest to get to and enjoy.
8. Geothermal Mud Volcanoes
You read right: In SoCal, you’ll find geothermal mud pools that are active “volcanoes.” You don’t have to worry about molten lava coming out of these; just some mud. You can find these geothermal mud pools at Salton Sea Mud Volcanoes.
7. Hollywood Sign
No visit to SoCal would be complete without a stop at the famous Hollywood sign. You can choose to admire it from afar or get close up with the famous Hollywood sign trail hike.
6. Venice Beach
This one beach is packed with an incredible amount of history. From the explosion of the bodybuilding scene at Muscle Beach to the famous pier, Venice Beach has a lot to discover.
5. Potato Chip Rock
Near San Diego, you’ll find one of the most popular picture opportunities for avid hikers to pose with. Potato Chip Rock is shaped like your favorite salty snack and makes for a great picture.
4. Dapper Cadaver
For those who like to find the different and the weird when on a road trip, Dapper Cadaver is your stop. Featuring everything scary, spooky, and ghoulish, Dapper Cadaver is a great pit-stop for the macabre lovers and the macabre curious alike.
3. Goat Canyon Trestle
This landmark takes serious dedication as it involves a 6+ hour round-trip hike with no shade from the sun. When you reach your destination, you’ll realize it was worth every step as you look upon an abandoned wooden bridge meant for train travel. Truly an incredible sight!
2. Noah Purifoy’s Outdoor Desert Art Museum
If you enjoy checking out modern art then Noah Purifoy’s is for you. Set amidst a desert backdrop, this outdoor art museum features some incredibly creative and sometimes odd works of art. Get ready for a bit of a bumpy ride as you near your destination as the road is unpaved for the last quarter mile of the way.
1. Joshua Tree National Park
Finally, we have Joshua Tree National Park, which is by far one of the most popular and breathtaking destinations in SoCal. Perfect for avid hikers and nature lovers, this national park has thousands of rock climbing routes and plenty of trails to explore. You’ll get to enjoy nature, ancient artwork, and incredible views of the Salton Sea.
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