Top Vacation Destinations in California
Les Mureaux Top Vacation Destinations in California
California is one of the most diverse states in the country, both culturally and in terms of actual landscape. It comprises 840 miles of Pacific coastline and an incredible variety of climate zones. In terms of prime vacation destinations, thereâs no other state that offers as many great options. Here are just a few of the top ones.
craftily San Francisco
San Francisco is filled with history and culture. The site of many political movements in the past decades, San Francisco has a friendly and open atmosphere. Youâll some of the best hotels in the country and attractions ranging from daytime cruises to tours the famous Alcatraz maximum security prison. A hike through the redwoods is only a short drive away and the nightlife in San Francisco is one of the best of any city.
Big Bear
If youâre an outdoor enthusiast and especially if you like snow, Big Bear is definitely the California vacation spot for you. Located a two hour drive east of Los Angeles, Big Bear is the site of Snow Summit, one of the prime locations in the state for skiing, snowboarding, sledding and other snow sports. In the summer, boating, fishing and other water activities can be enjoyed at Big Bear lake. Lodgings are plenty and range from campsites, to cabins and hotels accommodations.
San Diego
San Diego is one of the most visited tourist destinations in California. It has a rare Mediterranean climate that gives it perfect weather year-round. No humidity or extremes, just sunny skies and cool ocean breezes. San Diego has some of the best beaches in the West Coast and it is very popular among surfers. Other San Diego vacation packages include the Sea World and Legoland theme parks, the San Diego Maritime Museum, the Wild Animal Park, and the beautiful Balboa Park with its world-renowned museums and outdoors Shakespearean theatre.
Yosemite
Yosemite is known for being the so-called âcrown jewelâ of the national parks system. Yosemite National Park is filled with breathtaking landscapes and views. There are epic waterfalls as well as huge monolithic stone structures, all in the middle of a large sequoia forests. There are streams and lakes aplenty and hiking trails for outdoorsmen of any level.
Ryan Frank is an avid writer and blogger living in San Diego, CA.