Where to see Dark-eyed Junco in California

Arastradero Preserve

Bird Watching and Family Friendly

You might spot Acorn Woodpecker and Western Fence Lizard.

Arroyo Conejo Open Space

Bird Watching and Family Friendly

You might spot Western Fence Lizard and California Brittlebush.

Atchison Village

Architectural Landmark and Cooperative Community

You might spot Monarch, Canada Goose, and Western Gull.

Benbow Lake State Recreation Area

Accessible and Camping

You might spot Redwood, Pacific Trillium, and Evergreen Huckleberry.

Blake Garden

Bay Views and Botanical Garden

You might spot Monarch, Bee, and Anise Swallowtail.

Conejo Valley Botanical Garden

Botanical Garden and Drought Tolerant Plants

You might spot Western Fence Lizard, Duck, and California Brittlebush.

Desert Garden Conservatory

Botanical Garden and Cacti

You might spot Western Fence Lizard and Eastern Fox Squirrel.

Hakone Gardens

Botanical Garden and Cultural Exchange

You might spot Western Fence Lizard and Pacific Poison Oak.

Hollywood Forever Cemetery

Botanical (trees/gardens). and Celebrity Graves

You might spot Duck, Mute Swan, and Pond Slider.

Jasper Ridge Biological Preserve

Biological Preserve and California Flora

You might spot Warrior's Plume, Western Leatherwood, and White Globe Lily.

Little Italy

Dining and Family Friendly

You might spot Western Fence Lizard, Eastern Fox Squirrel, and Duck.

Monte Bello Open Space Preserve

Bird Watching and Equestrian Trails

You might spot Checkerbloom and Fuchsiaflower Gooseberry.

Presidio Park

Family Friendly and Historic Site

You might spot Snowy Egret, Great Blue Heron, and Western Gull.

Professorville

Academic History and Architecture

You might spot American Avocet, Northern Shoveler, and Black-Necked Stilt.

Regional Parks Botanic Garden

Bird Watching and Botanical Garden

You might spot Pipevine Swallowtail and Western Fence Lizard.

Ruth Bancroft Garden

Botanical Garden and Cactus Garden

You might spot Western Fence Lizard, Duck, and Canada Goose.

Sonoma Botanical Garden

Asian Plants and Biodiversity.

You might spot Mule Deer, Turkey, and Duck.

Sonoma Plaza

California History and Cultural Events

You might spot Western Fence Lizard and California Poppy.

South Bonnie Brae Tract Historic District

Colonial Revival and Historic Architecture

You might spot Eastern Fox Squirrel, Bee, and House Sparrow.

South Coast Botanic Garden

Bird Watching and Botanical Garden

You might spot Western Fence Lizard, Duck, and Black Phoebe.

Theater District

Architecture and Broadway Shows

You might spot Western Gull, Sea Lion, and Great Blue Heron.

Gaviota State Park

Hiking, Camping, Beach, Wildlife Viewing, Scenic Views, Family Friendly, Coastal Access, Historical Site, Birdwatching, Surfing

You might spot Western Fence Lizard and Canyon Sunflower.

Los Angeles Zoo

Animal Encounters and Botanical Garden

You might spot Gorilla, Asian Elephant, and Chimpanzee.

Oakland Zoo

Accessible and African Animals

You might spot Grizzly Bear, Gray Wolf, and California Condor.

San Diego Zoo

Animal Encounters and Botanical Garden

You might spot Giant Panda, African Penguin, and Koala.

Happy Hollow Park & Zoo

California. and Family Friendly

You might spot Jaguar, Varecia Variegata Subcincta, and Red Ruffed Lemur.

San Francisco Zoo

Accessible and Animal Encounters

You might spot Giraffes, Zebra, and Grizzly Bear.

Arizona Cactus Garden

Botanical Garden and Cacti

You might spot Dark-Eyed Junco, Western Fence Lizard, and Monarch.

Atwell Mill Grove

Ancient Trees and Campground

You might spot Sequoia, Mountain Misery, and Black Bear.

Benicia Arsenal

19th Century Architecture and Benicia Historical Museum

You might spot Duck, Snowy Egret, and Black-Necked Stilt.

Berkeley Rose Garden

Bay Views and Botanical Garden

You might spot Eastern Fox Squirrel, Monarch, and Turkey.

Black Mountain Grove

California and Giant Sequoia National Monument

You might spot Sequoia, California Incense-Cedar, and White Fir.

Bush Street–Cottage Row Historic District

Architectural Heritage and Historic District

You might spot Western Gull, Great Blue Heron, and Anna's Hummingbird.

California State Capitol

Architecture and Botanical Garden

You might spot Horse-Fly Carpenter Bee and Anna's Hummingbird.

California State Capitol Museum

You might spot Horse-Fly Carpenter Bee and Anna's Hummingbird.

Campo de Cahuenga

California History and Educational

You might spot Western Fence Lizard, Eastern Fox Squirrel, and Bee.

Carroll Avenue

Angelino Heights and Architectural Heritage

You might spot Red-Tailed Hawk, Duck, and Canada Goose.

Chumash Painted Cave State Historic Park

California State Park. and Chumash Culture

You might spot Canyon Sunflower, Cardinal Catchfly, and White Globe Lily.

Columbia State Historic Park

California State Park and Family Friendly

You might spot California Scrub-Jay and Acorn Woodpecker.

Conservatory of Flowers

Botanical Garden and Carnivorous Plants

You might spot Great Blue Heron, Anna's Hummingbird, and Red-Tailed Hawk.

Cottonwood Historic District

Architecture and California History

You might spot Pacific Tree Frog, Pipevine Swallowtail, and Bee.

Crossroads of the World

Architecture and Cultural Monument

You might spot Eastern Fox Squirrel and Red-Tailed Hawk.

Descanso Gardens

Birdwatching. and Botanical Garden

You might spot Duck, Western Fence Lizard, and Dark-Eyed Junco.

Downtown Historic District

Cultural Heritage and Family Friendly

You might spot Eastern Gray Squirrel and Eastern Fox Squirrel.

Exposition Park Rose Garden

Botanical Garden and Family Friendly

You might spot Eastern Fox Squirrel, Bee, and House Sparrow.

Fort Funston

Coastal Park and Dog Friendly

You might spot White-Crowned Sparrow and Bermuda Buttercup.

Fullerton Arboretum

Botanical Garden and Drought Tolerant Plants

You might spot Western Fence Lizard, Eastern Fox Squirrel, and Duck.

Great Sierra Mine Historic Site

Alpine Lakes and Ghost Town

You might spot American Pika, Yellow-Bellied Marmot, and Shasta Blue.

Guadalupe River Park & Gardens

Biking Trails and Botanical Garden

You might spot Eastern Gray Squirrel and Eastern Fox Squirrel.

Huntington Desert Garden

Botanical Garden and Cacti

You might spot Western Fence Lizard and Eastern Fox Squirrel.