adventure travel northern california
Travel California: Certainly The Golden State
California is a giant-sized wonderland of preserved wilderness, world-class cities, famous beaches, tantalizing cuisine and unparalleled wines. Be close to the action from any destination in California, whether it is Los Angeles, San Francisco, San Diego or Bakersfield! Travel within California is fantastically scenic and simple; with the largest network of state highways that bring all of the Golden State’s wonders to your car door, you can surf, ski and enjoy fine dining all in one day… but you might want to make it two or ten!
A California for Every Kind
California is the third largest state in the United States, as well as the most populous state in the country. Consequently, California attracts visitors for all kinds of reasons. National Parks such as Joshua Tree in the expansive Mojave Desert, Pinnacles National Monument in the Central Coast, and Ansel Adam’s famously photographed Yosemite are rocky havens for rock climbers and hikers alike. The Sierra Nevada mountain range to the east boasts California’s premier ski resorts, including Mammoth Mountain and Lake Tahoe.
North of the easy-going Sacramento capital lies California’s world-class wine region. Enjoy a trip through Napa Valley for some of the most exquisite restaurants and wine tastings the country has to offer. Lose yourself in quaint luxury at a Bed & Breakfast along the Carmel coast after spending a day at the Hearst Castle. Get star struck during a visit to Hollywood or wonder-struck at Southern California’s Disneyland Resort and California Adventure theme parks, across the street from each other. Don’t forget to explore California’s coastline with a trip to the historic Channel Islands or a whale watching expedition off of San Francisco’s Pacific shores.
The Platinum State
When you book your airfare to California, you will soon discover why this massive and diverse region along the Pacific Ocean is more precious than gold. The 48 state’s tallest peak resides in the Sierra Nevada region of California. Mt. Whitney welcomes thousands of climbers and hikers each year to its 14,505 feet of serene wilderness. Giant Sequoias, the largest living organism in the world, reside in Sequoia National Park and the tallest organisms on Earth, the California Redwood trees, grace the shores of California’s rugged northern coastline. California’s Death Valley is the largest National Park in the country as well as the hottest place on earth (in the summer) and the lowest point in the Western Hemisphere. Treat yourself to Death Valley’s spectacular wildflower bloom in March and April.
California also offers one of the most superb collections of luxury resorts, celebrity chefs and nightlife. It is not surprising, considering the state is home to America’s entertainment, music and tech industries as well as one of the largest economies and ports in the world. Don’t wait another minute to book your airfare to California; you could be tanning on the beach or summiting a mountain tomorrow!
Christmas plans for a newly-single person?
My boyfriend and I just went our separate ways and I’m wondering what I might do for Christmas. To be honest, I’m not too keen on visiting my family since I’ve done that for several years, and the last few years I visited them with my boyfriend.
However, I’m interested in an exciting adventure; it’s likely, however, that I’ll be traveling alone since my friends will be out of town. Things I’ve considered include volunteering somewhere warm; staying in the area and exploring the beaches; traveling to visit friends in northern California; driving to Mexico; picking up a new sport. I live in southern California, where the possibilities are practically endless but I’m having a hard time settling on a fantastic idea, so I thought I’d open this up to you! 
So, last notes:
-I will travel alone
-I don’t have much money
-I want an adventure
-I live in southern California (and have a car)
since you live in california you’ve probably done this already but its a good idea for some by yourself time
you could do the coast drive from like los angeles, to san francisco. its beautiful, but my family did it from san francisco to los angeles.
you could go hiking somewhere
you could go to san francisco just for fun.
this is probably out of the budget but you could fly to new york.
you could to a road trip somewhere in the country.
you could go to disney world
go take some tours around hollywood just for fun (but im 13 and live about 15 min from NYC, and i know that id be soooo bored if i had to take a tour of new york city- so idk if you want a tour of hollywood)
i like the mexico idea, that sounds like fun
well good luck and merry christmas!
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