California is known for its trendy coastal cities, fantastic beaches and climate, and its world-renowned national parks. The state receives hundreds of thousands of tourists a year who come to get a taste of life in the promised land where the American continent gives way to the Pacific Ocean. It would be fair to say that the vast majority of visitors to California tend to stick to well-established tourist routes. As any Californian will tell you with a smirk, this is a massive shame. There are plenty of marvels located far off the beaten track that come close to the…