8 Best Weekend Getaways in California for Nature Lovers

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8. Santa Barbara

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7. Channel Islands National Park

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6. Mendocino Coast

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5. Sequoia National Park

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4. Joshua Tree National Park

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3. Big Sur

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2. Lake Tahoe

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1. Yosemite National Park

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