Burrowed deep in the sweeping Salinas Valley, this national park is characterized by a rather enchanting set of rock formations called the Pinnacles which were created as a result of ancient volcanic activity. Spread over 26,606 acres (10,767 hectares), the park attracts rock climbers as well as avid nature enthusiasts, thanks to its rocky and craggy landscape. Uninhibited drapes of wilderness adorn this park which boasts some of the best, most dramatic vistas that central California has to offer. A safe haven for creatures such as California condors, prairie falcons and Townsend's big-eared bats, the park, along with being a geological and archaeological site, is also endowed with a wealth of many natural wonders. The park is traversed by winding trails, while its mysterious rock formations glint in hues of fine golden under the candor of the Californian sun. Interesting places to explore at the park apart from the Pinnacles are the Balconies and Bear Gulch rock caves.
Established in 1791, the Mission Nuestra Señora de la Soledad is the thirteenth of the Spanish missions in California. Dedicated to Our Lady of Solitude, the mission also lends its name to the town of Soledad where it is located. Although parts of the site including the chapel were reconstructed in 1954, the cemetery and some other buildings still retain their original features. Open to public, the site now functions as a place of worship and a museum.
Blas Santana Park in Soledad is an expansive, green space which is ideal for a stroll, or a game of football. People often gather here to play some football or baseball, or simply enjoy a nice picnic. Visitors with families, especially small children, can let the young ones run free at the kid's playground which is situated within the city park.
Follow over 200 miles (321 kilometers) lush green trails winding through scenic wilderness and embark on exhilarating adventures at Hollister Hills State Vehicular Recreation Area. This state park unit beckons avid outdoor and motorsport enthusiasts over to explore the picturesque environs of the area through vehicles of their choice, be it four-wheelers, ATVs, or motorcycles. Visitors can also settle for picnics at designated spots that are surrounded crystal-clear creeks, verdant canyons, undulating knolls and hills, and oak-sprinkled woodlands.
Found deep within the Pinnacles National Park, climbers come across the Bear Gulch Reservoir while traversing through the Bear Gulch Cave. Surrounded by rock boulders on all sides, it is ideal to visit this lake during the sunset. So witness a romantic sunset and reconnect with nature here at the reservoir.
Follow over 200 miles (321 kilometers) lush green trails winding through scenic wilderness and embark on exhilarating adventures at Hollister Hills State Vehicular Recreation Area. This state park unit beckons avid outdoor and motorsport enthusiasts over to explore the picturesque environs of the area through vehicles of their choice, be it four-wheelers, ATVs, or motorcycles. Visitors can also settle for picnics at designated spots that are surrounded crystal-clear creeks, verdant canyons, undulating knolls and hills, and oak-sprinkled woodlands.
Burrowed deep in the sweeping Salinas Valley, this national park is characterized by a rather enchanting set of rock formations called the Pinnacles which were created as a result of ancient volcanic activity. Spread over 26,606 acres (10,767 hectares), the park attracts rock climbers as well as avid nature enthusiasts, thanks to its rocky and craggy landscape. Uninhibited drapes of wilderness adorn this park which boasts some of the best, most dramatic vistas that central California has to offer. A safe haven for creatures such as California condors, prairie falcons and Townsend's big-eared bats, the park, along with being a geological and archaeological site, is also endowed with a wealth of many natural wonders. The park is traversed by winding trails, while its mysterious rock formations glint in hues of fine golden under the candor of the Californian sun. Interesting places to explore at the park apart from the Pinnacles are the Balconies and Bear Gulch rock caves.
Established in 1791, the Mission Nuestra Señora de la Soledad is the thirteenth of the Spanish missions in California. Dedicated to Our Lady of Solitude, the mission also lends its name to the town of Soledad where it is located. Although parts of the site including the chapel were reconstructed in 1954, the cemetery and some other buildings still retain their original features. Open to public, the site now functions as a place of worship and a museum.
King City has been known to boost education on a large scale. The King City High School Auditorium is a modern style auditorium that was designed by architect Robert Stanton in the year 1939. Built with administrative funding, this concrete building features rounded corners and compound curves. The lobby has to its credit bright blue wainscoting and ceilings. The balcony can be accessed through curved stairs that run on either side of the lobby. The main house has six doors and the auditorium has an impressive 596 seats in the orchestra section and 387 in the balcony. That perhaps paved way for King City High School Auditorium getting listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1991.