Tokopah Falls probably has the tallest cumulative drop of the known and accessible waterfalls in Sequoia National Park. Said to drop some 1200ft at the head of Tokopah Valley…

Soldier Creek Falls (also referred to as Lewis Falls after a ranger that once patrolled this area) seemed like one of those obscure waterfalls that made for a surprisingly pleasant local outing…

Eaton Canyon Falls is a pleasant waterfall dropping some 30ft or so with a rock wedged right at its brink. Being close to Pasadena it is an immensely popular local attraction…

Sycamore Canyon Falls sits in Point Mugu State Park, which itself resides in the Santa Monica Mountains. We visited the falls during New Years Day during a dry winter…

Solstice Canyon Falls (also called Roberts Ranch Falls) is a tiny 30ft waterfall in the coastal Santa Monica Mountains. This is one of the easier waterfalls to visit, and…

Horsetail Falls is a fairly common waterfall name so the one depicted here pertains to a waterfall found while hiking along the McGee Creek Trail near the Mammoth Lakes area. It can be argued that…

Twin Falls drains Lake Mamie as it tumbles into the Twin Lakes near the Mammoth Lakes area (which is most known as a resort town for skiing). We were able to experience this reportedly 250ft…

Rainbow Falls is a classically-shaped rectangular waterfall dropping some 101ft on the San Joaquin River. This waterfall was once part of Yosemite before mining interests…

Lower Falls is the overlooked neighbor to Rainbow Falls as visitors often don’t even bother with this falls or know it’s there. This waterfall isn’t even within…

Minaret Falls is a pleasant cascade just outside the northwestern boundaries of the Devils Postpile National Monument. Tumbling probably some 150ft as it scatters…

Monrovia Canyon Falls is a pleasant two-tiered waterfall in the foothills near the suburb of Monrovia. Presenting another little getaway from Angelinos like us…

Lower Calf Creek Falls was one of those desert surprises that really made us wonder how such a harsh and arid environment could harbor such a lush and lovely oasis. It was a gorgeous and colorful…

The Zion Narrows Waterfalls are hidden in the famous Zion Narrows. These waterfalls act as both obstacles as well as scenic assets. The only way to see them is through a memorable trek along the…

“Mossy Cave Falls” is a name I made up for this tiny 15ft waterfall near Mossy Cave. The car park for the Mossy Cave is just a few minutes east of the turnoff for Bryce Canyon…

The Zion Canyon Waterfalls are more typically the ephemeral types that don’t last much longer than a few days after heavy rain. However, since afternoon thunderstorms occur…

Sturtevant Falls is one of the more attractive waterfalls in the Southern California area. The moss and algae growing on the cliff where its waters run adds lovely colors…

Paradise Falls (also referred to as Wildwood Falls) is a lovely 40ft waterfall in the canyons of Wildwood Park in the Thousand Oaks area just minutes east of the popular…

McWay Falls was easily one of the most beautifully situated waterfalls on the California Coast that Julie and I have encountered. Its impossibly scenic location was what made this waterfall unique…

Salmon Creek Falls is another one of those must-see waterfalls when we’re out and about touring the Big Sur Coast. Not only is this falls gushing with reliable flow, over 100ft…

Pfeiffer Falls is a small multi-stranded 60ft waterfall typically within the shadowy forest confines within Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park. This is one of the more popular…