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Museums
Cahuilla Indian Museum
This museum in Palm Springs is dedicated to the history and culture of the Cahuilla people. It has a large collection of Cahuilla artifacts, including baskets, pottery, and musical instruments. The museum also offers a variety of educational programs and events throughout the year.
Chumash Indian Museum
Located in Santa Barbara, and dedicated to the history and culture of the Chumash people, there’s a large collection of Chumash artifacts, including baskets, pottery, and stone tools. The museum also offers a variety of educational programs and events throughout the year.
Ohlone Costanoan Esselen Museum
This museum in Watsonville is dedicated to the history and culture of the Ohlone, Costanoan, and Esselen people. You’ll discover a large collection of Ohlone, Costanoan, and Esselen artifacts, including baskets, pottery, and tools. The museum also offers a variety of educational programs and events throughout the year.
Landmarks
Mono Lake Tufa State Reserve
This state reserve in Mono County is home to a number of ancient tufa towers. The towers are a popular tourist destination, and visitors can hike to them or take a boat tour.
Pigeon Point Lighthouse
This lighthouse in San Mateo County is a popular tourist destination. Visitors can climb to the top of the lighthouse for stunning views of the Pacific Ocean.
Tomales Bay State Park
This state park in Marin County is home to a number of Native American archaeological sites. Visitors can hike to the sites or take a guided tour.
Reservations
Big Sur Rancheria
This rancheria in Monterey County is home to the Big Sur Band of Chumash Indians. The rancheria is a popular tourist destination, and visitors can learn about the Chumash culture at the Big Sur Indian Museum.
Ohlone Costanoan Esselen Nation
This tribe is headquartered in Watsonville, California. The tribe is a federally recognized tribe and has a reservation in Monterey County. The tribe offers a variety of educational programs and events throughout the year.
Torres-Martinez Desert Cahuilla Indians
This tribe is headquartered in Coachella, California. The tribe is a federally recognized tribe and has a reservation in Riverside County. The tribe offers a variety of educational programs and events throughout the year.
Events
Año Nuevo Birding Festival
This festival is held in Año Nuevo State Reserve in San Mateo County. The festival features a variety of bird watching events, as well as educational programs about the birds of Año Nuevo. The festival is held in January.
Chumash Powwow
This powwow is held at the Chumash Indian Reservation in Santa Barbara County. The powwow features a variety of Native American dances, music, and food. The powwow is held in July.
Ohlone Costanoan Esselen Cultural Festival
This festival is held at the Ohlone Costanoan Esselen Nation Reservation in Watsonville, California. The festival features a variety of Native American dances, music, and food. The festival is held in September.