California, I Love You

My love for this great state shouldn't come as much of a surprise. Though I often think about what it would be like to call someplace else home, I would sure have trouble leaving California's beauty behind.Today I'm offering up a simple photo essay of some of my favorite places. If you're planning a trip here anytime soon, may I suggest beginning your adventure in Northern California?

She's a stunner:

{Alcatraz from the Presidio in San Francisco.}

{Upper Sacramento River}

{Taft Point in Yosemite National Park}

{Blue Ridge Loop, overlooking Lake Berryessa}

{View of Rodeo Beach & Lagoon, Marin Headlands}

{Downtown Sacramento}

{Castle Crags State Park near Dunsmuir, California}

{Sunrise over the American River in Sacramento}

{Views of the Napa Valley}

{Pigeon Point Lighthouse near Pescadero}

{Tenaya Lake in Yosemite National Park}

{Pebble Beach in Crescent City}

See what I mean? B-E-A-utiful.

If you’re planning to spend time in Northern California this summer, be sure to check out a mobile collection of my favorite outdoor spots here.

Now tell me: which places and spaces make you love California? Any spots on the "must see" list for Southern California? I'm always looking for recommendations!