Over 10,000 human lives were confined to the grounds of the Manzanar National Historic Site, each with their own unique story.
National Parks
Explore America’s national parks. Discover our most treasured places, supported by people like you, and start your travel planning here by finding your park.
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Manzanar National Historic Site
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Mojave National Preserve
Mojave National Preserve is one of the largest national preserves within the continental U.S.
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Muir Woods National MonumentDedicated to the father of the national parks, John Muir, in 1908, this redwood forest along the Pacific coast offers views unlike any other.
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Pinnacles National Park
Pinnacles National Park is the result of an ancient volcanic eruption.
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Point Reyes National SeashoreSandy beaches, majestic waves, otherworldly cypress trees—crest a hill and see it all when you visit this one-of-a-kind paradigm of coastal California beauty.
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Port Chicago Naval Magazine National Memorial
Port Chicago Naval Magazine National Memorial remembers 320 men killed in a munitions explosion; World War Two's worst home front disaster.
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Redwood National and State ParksSome of the tallest and oldest trees on Earth are in Redwood National Park and State Parks, managed jointly by National Park Service and California State Parks.
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Rosie the Riveter WWII / Home Front National Historical Park
California's Rosie the Riveter WWII / Home Front National Historical Park honors the sacrifices of American civilians on the WWII home front.
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San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park
Located in the Fisherman's Wharf neighborhood, San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park offers sights and stories of Pacific Coast maritime history.
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Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area
Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area includes Malibu beaches, hiking trails, and cultural Native American sites.
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Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks
Visit the world’s largest trees at Sequoia, America’s second national park.
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Tule Lake National Monument
A former incarceration site in California, Tule Lake now stands as a memorial to the 29,000 Japanese Americans forced to relocate here during World War II.
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Whiskeytown National Recreation Area
At the juncture of the Klamath Mountain range and Sacramento Valley, Whiskeytown National Recreation Area has diverse wildlife and scenic waterfalls.
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Yosemite National ParkAs one of America’s most popular national parks, Yosemite boasts some of the best views, hiking trails, and family vacation opportunities in the country.