30 Incredible ‘Bucket List’ Places to Visit in California

Zabriskie Point

Ensconced in Death Valley National Park, this spot alone makes the drive through the park worthwhile. Gaze in wonder at the sand dunes rippled with chocolate, mauve, pink, white, and yellow. See the purple sandy river, the salt flats in the valley, and the majestic Panamint Mountains in the background. The colors and textures are surprisingly impressive and the spot is said by some to be simply breathtaking at sunrise and sunset.