Best Historic Sites & Landmarks in California
3 historic sites & landmarks in California
Forts, landmarks, monuments and heritage attractions.
Reviewed by James Morgan. AI-assisted, human-edited. Our editorial standards
Historic Sites
Alcatraz Island (Pier 33 Alcatraz Landing)
San Francisco, California
Board a ferry across the bay to walk the cell blocks of America's most infamous federal prison, perched on a windswept island.
Historic Sites
Old Town San Diego State Historic Park
San Diego, California
Walk through five original adobe buildings and living-history demos in San Diego's birthplace.
Historic Sites
Roaring Camp Railroads
Felton, California
Ride 1890s narrow-gauge steam trains through towering redwoods to the Santa Cruz Boardwalk.