California is the third largest state in the United States of America. This state is located on the west coast of the country and bordered by the Pacific Ocean. Some of the largest cities in California are San Diego, Sacramento, San Jose, Los Angeles, Long Beach, etc. The uniqueness of this state lies in the fact that it has mountainous terrain in the east, desert in the southeast, forests in the northwest, agricultural area in the central part of the state, and not to forget, the coastal belt. Due to such diverse climatic conditions, one can choose a vacation spot from numerous of them dotting this state. Let's take a look at some of its most popular tourist attractions from the information and pictures below. With winter around the corner, you would naturally want to know about a tourist destination that would be suitable to start with. One of them is indeed desert hot springs. It is located in the southern California region. It has hot water aquifers. One can relax and rejuvenate at the spas, soak in the winter sun, etc. You can also enjoy the view of the snow laden Mt. San Jacinto. If you are fond of nature, then this is a must-visit place for you. It has to be on the list, especially if you have come or planning to come with your family. It is located in Sierra Nevada region closer to east central California. The park spreads over 750,000 acres. It has 1600 mile long streams and one can hike for 800 miles. The park is rich in flora and fauna. There are a number of falls in the park, each one of them breathtaking than the other. This is another popular tourist attraction worldwide. People belonging to all age groups are able to enjoy in the Disney theme parks. For an affordable family vacation, you can choose a Disney vacation. Among the major attractions is the San Diego zoo. The animals in the zoo live in their natural habitat. There is the "SeaWorld" at the zoo, an attraction for all tourists visiting the zoo. There are the animal shows, as well as the water-themed rides. Apart from the zoo, there is the Belmont Park, Legoland, Balboa Park, etc., which are great places to visit. It is one of the famous tourist spots in this state. The bridge makes for a splendid sight; it connects the northern tip of San Francisco peninsula to a portion of the south facing headlands of Marin County. It makes for the most famous attraction in California and is a must-see on a tourist's itinerary. If you are a beach person, then you can choose from among the best beaches in California. Long Beach, Monterrey State beach, Coronado beach, etc. are some of the beaches, which can make for great vacation spots. Among the other fascinating tourist places are Monterrey State historic park, Joshua tree national park, Oakland attractions, Santa Barbara, etc. When you are in the state of California, each member of the family will have something of his liking and taste. Therefore, this place is indeed good for a family vacation.