Jellyfish Lake
A unique marine lake with an area of 5.0 ha, has an underground connection to the sea. Stratified in two layers that do not mix. Isolated from the sea 12,000 years and contains a distinct population of two species of jellyfish – endemic Mastigias cf. papua etpisoni and most likely endemic Aurelia sp. Millions of these jellyfishes make strict daily migration around the lake. Four more marine lakes with jellyfish on the nearby islands but Jellyfish Lake is the only one open to tourists. The number of jellyfish has reached up to 31 million (January 2005), currently some 5 million.
Gorakhgad hill fort
A nearly inaccessible medieval Maratha hill fort with remnants of fortifications, rock-cut steps.
Carrizo Plain wildflower meadows
Some of the largest and most impressive spring wildflower fields in California, more than 1,000 km² large. Diverse types of meadows, rare and endemic species of plants.
Point Buchon poppy meadows
The impressive seaside scenery of Point Buchon in springtime often is supplemented by a bright orange carpet of California poppies.
Shell Creek Road meadows, California
These meadows belong to the most impressive spring wildflower meadows with diverse species of plants including the beautiful California poppies.
Poppy meadows of Merced Valley and Hite Cove
The landscape of Merced River Valley is world-famous due to Yosemite Valley – a beautiful, impressive glacial valley. But in the spring this place turns into…
Dry Creek wildflower meadows, Tulare County
Valley of Dry Creek in Tulare County is better known and protected due to the rare biotope – sycamore alluvial woodland community. But in the spring it turns…
Bear Valley wildflower meadows, Colusa County
Although Bear Valley wildflower meadows in Colusa County are comparatively little known, these meadows are some of the most impressive in California.
Figueroa Mountain poppy and lupine fields
Very impressive lupine and California poppy fields around the summit of Figueroa Mountain in Los Padres National Forest.
Walker Canyon poppy fields, California
Some of the most beautiful poppy meadows in Southern California are located north from Lake Elsinore – Walker Canyon poppy fields.