Top 5 Museums in California

100 Larkin St, San Francisco, CA 94102, United States

“Oh my, what a treasure City Guide Tours is! We went on 3 this visit and each one was fabulous! I do not remember all of our tour guides names except Gail, but the 3 women were amazing! They were each so well organized, researched and friendly. If you want to see and/or learn about San Francisco I cannot think of a better way. I wish we had known about these tours on previous visits. The tours are all donation based so folks of all income levels can participate and give according to their ability. What a gift and resource this volunteer tour program is!”

4 Westmoreland Pl, Pasadena, CA 91103, United States

“Are you a fan of Back to the Future? Then come visit the Gamble House (of Proctor and Gamble). This is where they filmed the exterior shots of Doc Brown's house and garage. I took both an interior tour and a walking tour of the neighborhood. Lots of great historical information on mid-century Craftsman homes, architecture and the Gamble family. The extra fun aspect is how this location was used in Back to the Future! Be sure to get your tour tickets in advance online.”

1510 Webster St, Alameda, CA 94501, United States

“This place is amazing and a real treasure! One entry fee for all-you-can-play pinball! The machines are in very good condition and each one features signage detailing the history and significance of the game. The non-profit Pacific Pinball Museum takes its mission seriously, educating the public about the art and sport of pinball. They also have awesome jukeboxes, free to play, with music from the decade matching each game room they are found in. Admission price is totally reasonable, they do offer a student/senior/teacher discount and I got my money's worth in the first hour of play! Personally I prefer to pay one price, then play for free, compared with paying for each game as I go. The city of Alameda is clean and safe, unlike neighboring Oakland, and there are places to eat nearby if you get hungry and take a break from playing pinball; the PPM gives you a wristband to leave and come back in on the same day. The staff is friendly and they obviously love what they do. I recommend setting aside several hours to enjoy all the various pinball tables and exhibits. They also have merch for sale. Admission is half price on Tuesdays. You cannot go wrong with the Pacific Pinball Museum because it is a TON of FUN!!!”

12593 Donner Pass Rd, Truckee, CA 96161, United States

“The museum was very educational. I learned a lot about what they went through, unbelievable. They have the museum set up very nicely. On the outside, the trails are very wide and flat and easy to walk on for all ages. They have ponds on the trail, too. I highly recommend going.”

4202 Alhambra Ave, Martinez, CA 94553, United States

“Crazy how we stumbled on this returning home from visiting the Marin Headlands but here goes. I knew a little something about John Muir and his legacy including his cofounding of the Sierra Club. My university has his entire library and collection of written works which are accessible online. He got to write about his adventures and political advocacy with the comfort of the mansion, property, and his wife's family resources and friends support. I did learn more about his later years and it's interesting to think about how far he walked with what a piece of bread in his pocket from Martinez to Yosemite. He traveled to various continents. I had a blast ringing the bell!”

1601 Civic Dr, Walnut Creek, CA 94596, United States

”Great place to see the performing arts. Everyone put on a great performance tonight. On a side note: Please remember this is not a "Movie" theater. Please bring age appropriate children because they will be scared of the loud special effects. Lastly please just follow the rules and put your phones away. It ruins the experience when the staff has to shoosh your kids. Limited wheelchair seating if you can not transfer, the accessible seats are only if you can transfer out of your wheelchair.”

3800 Homer St, Los Angeles, CA 90031, United States

”Loved our visit here. Miles was our tour guide for the inside tour of the homes. So worth seeing the inside, and Miles was Amazing!!! She had so much cool info about the houses and is such a fan of the Victorian age. We can't wait to go back.”

5014 Silverado Trail, Napa, CA 94558, United States

”James Cole wines are a favorite at our table. We've been members here for years. The tasting experience is top-notch with pleasant, knowledgeable ambassadors for the winery. Being a member has such great perks too! Their Spring and Summer Release parties are festive and provide a chance to really enjoy the gardens. We're fans!”

10065 Donner Pass Rd, Truckee, CA 96161, United States

”Must stop if you never been to Historic Downtown Truckee, CA. We were here recently in November and was busy but not as swamp like in the summer time! We haven’t stop here since a few years ago! Many unique shops and restaurants!”

550 Jane Stanford Way, Stanford, CA 94305, United States

”Go up with the elevator and enjoy a 360° view over the Campus and far inside the land. The tower has to exhibitionhalls, one about the live of President Hoover. The visit is free. Open till 16h.”

400 Disney Way, Anaheim, CA 92802, United States

”Courteous staff explained everything patiently and it was just so much fun to do it all. Great 90 minutes, well worth the money. Still grinning from ear to ear! Do it. Its a very realistic experience!”

Jet Propulsion Laboratory, 4800 Oak Grove Dr, Pasadena, CA 91011, United States

”Fascinating tour filled with a ton of information. Seeing an actual satellite being built, that will be launched into space later this year was certainly a highlight. Nicki was a great tour guide.”

128 E Donovan Rd, Santa Maria, CA 93454, United States

”I absolutely love ❤️ Rancho Bowl! The staff are very kind and Wade the manager does a very good job running the state of the the art facility.”

206 W 6th St BSMT, Los Angeles, CA 90014, United States

”This spot started a live jazz night with a band. The ambiance was cool. Downstairs and dimly lit with a nice band doing r&b and jazz covers. The back has an area with board games and there is a small but sexy band.”

33410 Rancho California Rd, Temecula, CA 92591, United States

”Great wine! Great food! Great view! The sangria is amazing. Really good wine. The tomahawk chicken melted my brain. I am not normally one to eat chicken (I’m a beef guy), but this… this masterpiece just blew my mind. It is something I will be craving for a long time. So good. Thinking about getting a membership.”

6801 Hollywood Blvd Ste 143, Hollywood, CA 90028, United States

”First time here and it was a fun experience! Kind of on the pricey side, but it is clean. Staff is nice and helpful. Music is obnoxiously loud, but I guess that's a vibe of Hollywood. They have Pepsi, not Coke. Would recommend for birthday party!”

2QQC+QR, Davenport, CA 95017, United States

”This might be my favorite beach of all time. It was too cold to even consider going in the water but the views were breathtaking. It was also completely empty, we were the only ones there in the middle of the day. We were just stopping for a minute but ended up staying awhile and walking the whole thing. This looks like a great place to camp. If I lived in Cali I'd visit here all the time. The pictures do not do it justice, it feels like a place out of a movie.”

29700 Woodford-Tehachapi Rd, Keene, CA 93531, United States

”Amazing place to visit . Historical and just off the freeway to tehachapi. Museum on site to learn about Cesar Chavez's life . He was also buried here and hes house in fence up . Theres a creek that runs thru it . Great place to visit and …”

Borrego Springs, CA 92004, United States

”Spectacular metal sculptures all over the place. We only visited 53 while more than 100 should be out there. Some Google Maps coordinates of certain sculptures are not correct. But that is not a real problem, because you will see most of them from a distance!”

Manhattan Beach Pier, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266, United States

”Wonderful little gem of a place! Small enough to easily walk through while genuinely enjoying the wildlife displays and interactive experiences! The aquarium is conveniently located at the end of Manhattan Beach Pier. There are educational labels with pictures at each display, and there is a tide pool with guided interactive experiences on site for kids of all ages! The moon jellyfish were so cool to watch! Definitely if you are in the area check it out! It's easy to get to and free to enter, although donations are encouraged and accepted.”