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- Q: What makes California's natural landscapes unique?
- A: California boasts spectacular natural landscapes, ranging from the rugged Sierra Nevada Mountains and deep valleys of redwood forests to the rolling patchworks of the Central Valley farmlands and the arid yet beautiful Mojave Desert.
- Q: What are some highlights of California's cities?
- A: The heart of the Hollywood entertainment industry is found in the city of Angels (Los Angeles), and the hilly and healthy San Francisco is best known for the magnificent Golden Gate Bridge, iconic Alcatraz Island, and famous tramway cable cars.
- Q: What are some fun activities for kids in California?
- A: Here are some fun things to do with kids around the state.
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Children's Fairyland, USA
Aerospace Museum of California
Aquarium of The Bay
California Academy of Sciences
California Living Museum
California’s Great America
Cartoon Art Museum
Castle Air Museum
Charles Paddock Zoo
Children's Discovery Museum of San Jose
Children's Discovery Museum of the Desert
Adventure City
Children's Museum of Stockton
Disneyland Park
Musee Mecanique
Pretend City Children’s Museum
Santa Barbara Zoo
Sequoia Park Zoo
The Museum of Flying
The Museum of Tolerance
World of Wonders Science Museum
Turtle Bay Exploration Park
Universal Studios Hollywood
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