Things to Do in California, United States: City Guides

California is a vast western U.S. state that stretches from the Pacific coastline to the Sierra Nevada mountains, offering redwood forests, desert valleys, fertile farmland and world‑renowned cultural hubs. Its layered history—Indigenous heritage, Spanish and Mexican rule, the Bear Flag Revolt, the gold rush and rise of Hollywood and Silicon Valley—creates a landscape where every turn tells a story of change and contrast. Neywo provides a free audio guide for the region, covering 55 cities, 1,904 narrated places and 63 walking tours in 11 languages.

Key places to explore

Los Angeles

Los Angeles features 382 narrated places, with highlights such as the Hollywood Sign, Fort MacArthur, the Los Angeles Maritime Museum and the Neutra VDL Studio and Residences.

Los Angeles

San Francisco

San Francisco offers 255 narrated places, including the Golden Gate Bridge, Fort Point, the Treasure Island Museum and the Transamerica Pyramid.

San Francisco

San Diego

San Diego provides 105 narrated places, with notable sites like the USS Recruit, the USS Midway Museum, The Lot and the San Diego Zoo.

San Diego

Sacramento

Sacramento lists 50 narrated places, highlighting the Crocker Art Museum, the California Automobile Museum, the California State Capitol Museum and the California State Military Museum.

Sacramento

Anaheim

Anaheim presents 30 narrated places, featuring Disneyland, Sleeping Beauty Castle, the Anaheim Carnegie Library and the Animation Academy.

Anaheim

Berkeley

Berkeley includes 86 narrated places, with points of interest such as Sather Gate, the First Church of Christ, Scientist, the Corder Building and the Lawrence Hall of Science.

Berkeley

Explore California with Neywo

Neywo’s free audio guide lets you discover the state at your own pace. As you approach each narrated spot, the app plays a short story about that place—no group, no schedule. With 63 walking tours across 55 cities and support for 11 languages, you can dive into California’s history, geography, food and culture whenever and wherever you choose. Simply download the app, select a tour or city, and let the narration begin as you walk.