A view of Lake Tahoe to south from Tahoe City, California on the north shore. This alpine lake is located on the border of California and Nevada at an elevation of 6,225 feet and was formed during the Ice Age over 2 million years ago. With an average depth of 1,000 feet and maximum depth of 1,645 feet, Lake Tahoe is the second deepest lake in the United States after Crater Lake in Oregon. In the winter, skiers and snowboarders visit many of the ski resorts surrounding the lake including Squaw Valley and Heavenly, which hosted the 1960 Winter Olympics. In the summer, fishing, boating, camping, and other water sports are very popular.

The Parker Dam is located on the border of California and Arizona, some 155 miles south of the Hoover dam. This arch gravity dam was completed in 1938 and is constructed of concrete. The Parker Dam is the deepest dam in the world with a length of 856 feet and a width of 320 feet, of which 235 feet is located below the bed of the river. Parker Dam generates power and supplies water for most areas of Southern California. The reservoir created behind Parker Dam is known as Lake Havasu.

A view of the Honda Center during an Anaheim Ducks ice hockey game. The arena, located in Anaheim, California, opened on June 19, 1993, which was known then as the Arrowhead Pond. The Honda Center has been host to the 2003 and 2007 Stanley Cup Finals, major musical concerts, World Wrestling Entertainment matches, and professional basketball games including the Lakers and Clippers. Maximum capacity is 18,900 for concerts, 17,608 for basketball, and 17,174 for Anaheim Ducks games. Angel Stadium, home of the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim, can be found just down the street.

A view of the pier, beach, and hills of Avalon, located on Santa Catalina Island, twenty six miles off the coast of Southern California. This popular tourist destination is home to about 3,500 residents. Most of the million tourists that visit the island each year arrive by ship, ferry, or plane. The Carnival Elation cruise ship can be seen docked in the background. Wildlife such as American bison and the endangered island fox can be found roaming the island.

Candlestick Park in San Francisco, California, with a capacity of 70,207, was opened on April 12, 1960. The stadium has been home to the 49ers NFL team since 1971, who can be seen in this game versus the St. Louis Rams on November 16, 2008. Originally built for the San Francisco Giants baseball team, the stadium is well known for its harsh wind conditions, cold weather, and dense fog. In the past, Candlestick Park has also been known as 3Com Park at Candlestick Point and Monster Park. Future plans call for the name to be changed to Bill Walsh Field in honor of the former 49ers football coach.