California's Two Major Mountain Ranges: Sierra Nevada and Coast Ranges

1. Sierra Nevada

Location: Eastern California
Highest Peak: Mount Whitney (14,505 ft)
Features: Granitic rock formations, towering peaks, alpine lakes, giant sequoia groves, deep canyons like Yosemite Valley.

2. Coast Ranges

Location: Along the Pacific Coast of California
Sub-ranges: Northern, Central, and Southern Coast Ranges
Key Peaks: Mount Tamalpais, Big Sur, Santa Lucia Range, Santa Ynez Mountains
Features: Rugged terrain, redwood forests, picturesque coastal views, wine regions like Napa Valley and Sonoma.