The Hearst Castle, San Simeon

California Cruises & Tours

San Pedro
With Los Angeles Harbor Cruise, enjoy a whale-watching tour or a tour of the Los Angeles Harbor and coastline. The 2 1/2 hour whale watching cruises are available annually (Dec. 26 thru April 9) to observe the migration of the Pacific Grey Whales close along the coastline. www.2seewhales.com

San Simeon
One of the most beautiful pieces of architecture in America, the Hearst Castle, built by William Randolph Hearst, boasts nearly a million visitors annually. Choose from 5 different tours as a visitor, from the first-time visitor tour to a more in-depth tour of the different wings of the mansion. www.hearst-castle.org