Whether you live in Southern California or you’ve only visited a time or two, there’s no question that SoCal is one of the most beautiful places on earth. From glorious beaches to dreamy mountainside settings, there’s so much to love about this little slice of paradise in the Golden State. In honor of this place we call home, we’ve put together some pictures of SoCal’s most stunning settings that you can explore right from your couch.
More than just pretty pictures, these are all places you’ll want to plan to visit in the future as they’re all worthy of experiencing in person.
- Mt. Rubidoux Memorial Park
googlemaps/Roger K ng Head to the top of Mt. Rubidoux and you’ll get to experience one of SoCal’s most spectacular views. Keep reading about Mt. Rubidoux Memorial Park and the spectacular trails to discover right over here.
- Diamond Valley Lake
all trails/mauro contreros Diamond Valley Lake Wildflower Trail is one of SoCal’s many treasures that you must see to believe. Read all about Diamond Valley Lake Wildflower Trail in our original article right here.
- Vitaglio Winery
googlemaps/vitagliano winery More than just beautiful scenery, we also have fairytale wineries. Located in Temecula, Vitagliano Winery is a dreamy setting that’s almost too good to be true. To read more about this little slice of paradise, you can find the original article right over here.
- Silverwood Lake
flickr/Don Graham The view of Silverwood Lake in Southern California is enough to make your jaw drop. Keep reading about this beautiful destination in SoCal right over here.
- Chino Hills State Park
googlemaps/s. chen The Bane Lanyon Loop Trail is just one of many jaw-dropping destinations that show off SoCal’s colorful side. To learn more about this destination, you can continue reading right over here.
- Griffith Observatory
googlemaps/zion child Stunning views abound at Griffith Observatory. There’s always something new to see and explore from way up here. More information can be found about Griffith Observatory right over here.
- Fairview Park
googlemaps/meddi bandana A lush green outdoor oasis and clear blue skies overhead is enough to remind you why SoCal is truly heaven on earth. Find out more about Fairview Park by reading our original article over here.
- Balboa Park
flickr/chris jimenez Wandering through Balboa Park is always a feast for the eyes. More than the beautiful natural scenery, we also find ourselves in awe of the magnificent architecture. You can learn more about Balboa Park in our original article right over here.
- Salt Creek Interpretive Trail
googlemaps/ray bookman This picture-perfect view of Salt Creek Interpretive Trail will completely refresh you and leave you feeling rejuvenated. You can discover more about this beautiful destination right over here.
- The Cactus Garden
flickr/ian d keating Tucked inside the Getty Center you’ll find this secret cactus garden in the sky that’s made for sunset views. You can learn more about this secret garden by heading right over here.
What a beautiful place we live in! Don’t you just love Southern California? Where’s your favorite place in Southern California to daydream about? We’d love to know.
googlemaps/Roger K ng
Head to the top of Mt. Rubidoux and you’ll get to experience one of SoCal’s most spectacular views. Keep reading about Mt. Rubidoux Memorial Park and the spectacular trails to discover right over here.
all trails/mauro contreros
Diamond Valley Lake Wildflower Trail is one of SoCal’s many treasures that you must see to believe. Read all about Diamond Valley Lake Wildflower Trail in our original article right here.
googlemaps/vitagliano winery
More than just beautiful scenery, we also have fairytale wineries. Located in Temecula, Vitagliano Winery is a dreamy setting that’s almost too good to be true. To read more about this little slice of paradise, you can find the original article right over here.
flickr/Don Graham
The view of Silverwood Lake in Southern California is enough to make your jaw drop. Keep reading about this beautiful destination in SoCal right over here.
googlemaps/s. chen
The Bane Lanyon Loop Trail is just one of many jaw-dropping destinations that show off SoCal’s colorful side. To learn more about this destination, you can continue reading right over here.
googlemaps/zion child
Stunning views abound at Griffith Observatory. There’s always something new to see and explore from way up here. More information can be found about Griffith Observatory right over here.
googlemaps/meddi bandana
A lush green outdoor oasis and clear blue skies overhead is enough to remind you why SoCal is truly heaven on earth. Find out more about Fairview Park by reading our original article over here.
flickr/chris jimenez
Wandering through Balboa Park is always a feast for the eyes. More than the beautiful natural scenery, we also find ourselves in awe of the magnificent architecture. You can learn more about Balboa Park in our original article right over here.
googlemaps/ray bookman
This picture-perfect view of Salt Creek Interpretive Trail will completely refresh you and leave you feeling rejuvenated. You can discover more about this beautiful destination right over here.
flickr/ian d keating
Tucked inside the Getty Center you’ll find this secret cactus garden in the sky that’s made for sunset views. You can learn more about this secret garden by heading right over here.
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Address: Mount Rubidoux, Mt Rubidoux, Riverside, CA 92501, USAAddress: 36101 Glen Oaks Rd D, Temecula, CA 92592, USAAddress: Balboa Park, San Diego, CA, USAAddress: 1200 Getty Center Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90049, USAAddress: Griffith Observatory, 2800 E Observatory Rd, Los Angeles, CA 90027, USAAddress: Salt Creek Interpretive Trail, California 92328, USAAddress: Silverwood Lake, California 92345, USAAddress: Chino Hills, CA, USAAddress: 2501 Placentia Ave, Costa Mesa, CA 92626, USA
