The Golden State is home to endless natural wonders.

While absolutely stunning to behold, a few of these sites are very dangerous to visit. Be it weather or wildlife, something about the attractions addressed in this article land them on a list of the most dangerous tourist attractions in the U.S.

According to a list compiled by LoveExploring, the most dangerous places to explore in California (and the entire country) are Death Valley National Park and Huntington Beach. LoveExploring mentioned that Death Valley National Park is the hottest and driest place in America and many people have died there as a result of the heat. As for Huntington Beach, this gorgeous oasis is home to a plethora of stingrays, with 176 people being stung in one day in 2019!

Here's what LoveExploring had to say about the most dangerous destinations in California:

Death Valley National Park:

"Death Valley National Park attracts vast visitor numbers with its ethereal landscape of undulating sand dunes, rock-salt spires and salt flats. It's also among America's best spots for stargazing and viewing unforgettable sunrises and sunsets. However, this gorgeous place is filled with hazards, from extreme heat and flash floods to rattlesnakes, scorpions and black widow spiders. There’s even a chance of stumbling into illegal marijuana cultivation sites."

Huntington Beach:

"Huntington Beach in Orange County is another popular spot for beach-goers and surfers. So much so it's dubbed Surf City USA, offering miles of sandy shoreline as well as one of the Pacific coast's longest piers at 1,850 feet (564m) long. It also hosts the world's largest surf competition, Vans US Open of Surfing, every summer."

Check out LoveExploring for a continued list of the most dangerous travel destinations across America.

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Monica Lowe