Discover the San Francisco Bay Area. Tanya Holland. Regions Pick a region from the map or the list below to explore. Shasta Cascade 2. North Coast 3. Gold Country 4. San Francisco Bay Area 5. High Sierra 6. Central Valley 7. Central Coast 8. Deserts 9. Inland Empire Los Angeles County Orange County San Diego County. Regions Scroll down to explore the twelve regions of California.
Shasta Cascade This region, in California's north-east corner, is know for its mountains, forests, waterfalls, and amazing, safe-to-visit volcanoes. The region, a 3-hour drive north of Sacramento, gets its name from the rugged Cascade Mountains and their signature peak the 4,metre Mount Shasta—yes, a volcano. View more. Highlights Spotlight: Pacific Crest Trail.
Spotlight: Lassen Volcanic National Park. California Welcome Centres in Shasta Cascade. The largest city, Eureka, is roughly a 5-hour drive north of San Francisco—but what a drive! Spotlight: Mendocino. California Welcome Centres in the North Coast. While gold is still found in the region, new riches include top museums and art in Sacramento, the state capital, plus whitewater rafting, tucked-away towns, farm-fresh dining, and award-winning wines.
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Rivers and Mountains Conservancy. San Gabriel Mountains Regional Conservancy. Sanitation Districts of Los Angeles County. Santa Catalina Island Conservancy. Santa Clarita Valley Historical Society. Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy. Santa Monica Mountains Trails Council. Schabarum Regional Park Support Foundation. South Coast Botanic Garden Foundation. Park Programs. Escondido Rd. Time Wednesday am - pm.
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Castaic Regional Sports Complex. Charles S. Farnsworth Park. Charles White Park. Charter Oak Park. Chester L. The acre grounds of Vasquez Rocks Natural Area Park is well known and admired most for its distinctive geological rock formations.
Something that literally looks straight out of a sci-fi flick. Vasquez Rocks are basically large sandstone rock formations that were uplifted out of the earth along the San Andreas Fault. From being so close to the fault line, tectonic activity has been a huge factor in the reshaping, uplift, and exposure of the buried sandstone. These strange rock formations create a picturesque and otherworldly landscape that draws in tons of visitors, both hikers and city-folk alike.
Interestingly, these formations are also extremely similar to the red rock formations at Garden of the Gods in Colorado. How cool to find such a remarkable geological feature so close to home! Technically, the park resides in the small town of Agua Dulce, but is only 15 minutes away from the city of Santa Clarita.
From Los Angeles, you can expect a minute drive north of the city to reach the park. Mainly to satisfy our nature craving when we only have half the day or less. If visiting from out of town, the closest and best place for overnight lodging would be in Santa Clarita. A 2 for 1 weekend banger for those staying in the area! Escondido Canyon Rd. Santa Clarita, CA Turn left and follow Agua Dulce Canyon Road for 1.
Head down for just 0. Continue down the dirt road from which you came in. Or drive straight back till you reach the towering rock formations and the largest parking lot. This is where the road ends. When you reach the parking area at the end of the road, you can step out on the slanted rock on the west side of the formation.
Follow this sandstone incline east into a gap below the top of the rocks. Be careful. Your safety is your responsibility. Return the way you came or scramble down the east side of the Famous Rocks to head back to your vehicle. Vasquez Rocks Natural Area Park is open from sunrise to sunset and dogs are welcome.
The visitor center is closed on Mondays and open Tuesday through Sunday from 8 a. Drive Turn left at the bottom of the ramp and drive north for 16 miles on Agua Dulce Canyon Road to a sharp right hand turn in the road. Inside the park, turn right at the split to stop by the visitor center, or proceed to the left down the dirt road toward the Famous Rocks and trailhead for the Pacific Crest Trail. Vasquez Rocks Natural Area Park on socalhiker. Vasquez Rocks Natural Area Park on modernhiker.
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Los Angeles. Click or hover over any spot on this elevation profile to see the distance from the start and elevation above sea level at that location, which will be highlighted on the map. Stephanie wrote:. May 11, December 11,
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