California (16 Guides)
California is one of the leading travel destinations on the world. The entire state stretches along the Pacific Ocean. The northern part of the state offer mountain and cliff views while the south features sandy beaches. The cliffs in the north are perfect for hiking. The south’s beaches are ideal for surfing and just sitting out enjoying the sun.The state is ideal for families on vacation. The southern part of California is known for all of the theme parks. The most famous of these parks are Disneyland and Universal Studios. Disneyland is truly amazing. The white capped top of the fake mountains and the spires of Cinderella’s castle stand out above the skyline of the rest of the city.
Northern California features some of the most stunning areas for hiking and other outdoor activities. Visit Lake Tahoe or Yosemite in the High Sierras and camp or hike. IN the winter skiers can head to Big Bear to hit the slopes. It is only a few hours away from most cities in middle to upper part of the state. You can drive from the beach to the slope in just over 2 hours.
Wine lovers should be sure to stay in the Californian wine country. Take a take a tour of any of the local vineyards and enjoy some of the amazing wines made in this part of the world.
San Francisco is one of the most historic and fun cities in all of the United States. A trip across the San Francisco Bay Bridge and a trip out on a ferry to Alcatraz Island is a must for visitors to the area. Alcatraz Prison is one of the most famous landmarks in the state and the only way to get out to the island is a ferry trip across the bay. The views of the city from Alcatraz Island are truly amazing.
San Diego in the south is not only home to Sea World and some of the best fishing as well. The San Diego Zoo is a great place to visit and is the ideal place to take your family on a vacation to San Diego. The zoo is truly gigantic and can take more than one day to see everything. History buffs will enjoy seeing the Mission Basilica San Diego de Alcala. This historic church is one of the historic churches that were founded in the early 1800s.
The state of California offers such a diverse amount of climates that a trip through the state feels like you are visiting a number of different states. The deserts offer some truly amazing scenery and are just a short trip from the wonderful coast. The cliffs along the Malibu coast offer a glimpse into the decadence of the Hollywood famous. Many visitors spend a few days in Hollywood trying to spot celebrities.
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