From coastal cliffs to mountain peaks and desert vistas to urban overlooks, these carefully chosen spots provide the perfect setting for watching the sun paint the sky in brilliant hues of gold ...

California offers many stunning alternatives to Big Sur with scenic overlooks and activities for hiking and exploring. Destinations like Point Reyes, Garrapata State Park, and Mendocino Headlands ...

The park's 38-mile (round-trip) scenic drive features 13 viewpoints along the route. The northern overlooks have the most hoodoos, but the southern overlooks offer the most expansive views.