Yosemite National Park

Yosemite National Park is a United States National Park spanning eastern portions of Tuolumne, Mariposa and Madera counties in the central eastern portion of the U.S. state of California. The park, which is managed by the National Park Service, covers an area of 747,956 acres (1,168.681 sq mi; 302,687 ha; 3,026.87 km2) and reaches across the western slopes of the Sierra Nevada mountain range. About 4 million people visit Yosemite each year: most spend the majority of their time in the seven square miles (18 km2) of Yosemite Valley. Designated a World Heritage Site in 1984, Yosemite is internationally recognized for its granite cliffs, waterfalls, clear streams, giant sequoia groves, lakes, mountains, glaciers, and biological diversity.

Yosemite Falls is the highest waterfall in Yosemite National Park, dropping a total of 2,425 feet (739 m) from the top of the upper fall to the base of the lower fall. Located in the Sierra Nevada of California, it is a major attraction in the park, especially in late spring when the water flow is at its peak.

Yosemite Valley - Almost everyone would get a chance to stop here. Self driving routes take you through here, tour companies stop here, The Valley floor tours stop you here.

So many things to do in Yosemite National Park.

Hiking to Half Dome, Glacier Point, Mist Trail, Vernal Fall, El Capitan.

Laguna Beach

Laguna Beach is a seaside resort city located in Southern Orange County, California, in the United States. It is known for a mild year-round climate, scenic coves, environmental preservation, and artist community.

There are so many things to do in Laguna beach.The second smallest church in the world (St.Francis by the sea) is here. Visiting the Crystal Cove State Park, 1000 Steps Beach, Crescent Bay Point Park, Aliso Beach Park, Table Rock Beach and riding on the 'Laguna Beach Trolley'.

Lake Tahoe

Lake Tahoe is a large freshwater lake in the Sierra Nevada of the United States. At a surface elevation of 6,225 ft (1,897 m), it straddles the border between California and Nevada, west of Carson City. Lake Tahoe is the largest alpine lake in North America. Its depth is 1,645 ft (501 m), making it the second deepest in the United States after Crater Lake (1,945 ft (593 m)). Additionally, Lake Tahoe is the sixth largest lake by volume in the United States at 122,160,280 acre·ft (150,682,490 dam3), behind the five Great Lakes.

Top Reasons to go:
THE LAKE Blue, deep, and alpine pure, Lake Tahoe is far and away the main reason to visit this High Sierra paradise. 

SKIING Whether you're an expert, a beginner, or somewhere in between, the numerous Tahoe-area ski parks abound with slopes to suit your skills. 

THE GREAT OUTDOORS A ring of national forests and recreation areas linked by miles of trails makes Tahoe excellent for nature lovers. 

DINNER WITH A VIEW You can picnic lakeside at state parks or dine in restaurants perched along the shore.

Emerald Bay State Park

Absolutely must-see. Water, mountains, mature forest - one can spend entire day walking around. Very well maintained trails and vista point. On another side of Emerald Bay, there is a mile-long walk down to medieval castle, build in 1930s.

The Gondola at Heavenly

We took a ride on the Gondola and had the best time. The views were breathtaking. The ride was smooth and worth the time. Regardless of whether you are planning to bike, hike or ski after you exit the gondola, riding it is a definite must for anyone looking to savor the amazing view of Lake Tahoe. 

Make sure to stop midway up and take in all the views. While the 2.4 miles journey to the lodge is spectacular in its own way, you will be able to savor the amazing natural beauty even more when you arrive at the top where you can stop by the sports shop, have a cup of coffee at the cafe or just soak up the view form the observation desk.

With my friends at Lake Tahoe

There are lots of places for trekking too if you are interested in Trekking. Eagle lake, Fallen leaf lake falls are few such nice places.