California is home to both the largest and tallest trees in the world. General Sherman in Sequoia National Park is the world’s largest tree, coming in at 52,500 cubic feet. 500 miles further north lives Hyperion, the world’s tallest tree, standing at 379.7 feet. Hyperion resides in Redwood National Park, which sits cozily next to the Pacific Ocean and the Oregon border. We can thank the Pacific Ocean for these massive trees because the ocean brings cool moisture to the redwoods year-round. The stunning location on the California coast and the sheer size of these redwoods makes this park an essential destination.
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