California Vacation Tips: Adventure Travel
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California Vacation Tips: Adventure Travel
California offers an expansive array of activities for every type of traveler. If you’re planning an adventurous California vacation, check out these amazing fitness and outdoors activities:
Camping: With 13 campgrounds to choose from, Yosemite is paradise for hikers and campers. The rates are great, making this a frugal choice for a California vacation. Due to popularity, reservations generally need to be made several months ahead of time.
Horseback Riding on the Beach: In beaches like Oceano Beach, south of Pismo Beach, recreational stables rent horses or offer guided tours right alongside the water. Appropriate for all skill levels, this activity is a great way to add romance to a California vacation for couples.
Snowboarding and Skiing: California offers dozens of seasonal ski areas and resorts. Try Dodge Ridge in Central California or Cedar Pass in Northern California. In the off season, many ski resorts offer challenging hiking trails.
Hiking: Nearly every region of California offers amazing hiking trails. Book time with a guide or research trails ahead of time. The coastal trails are famous for Oceanside views while inland mountain and desert areas offer a more challenging hikes.
Whitewater Rafting: Stick with the experts and book a trip with a safe whitewater rafting tour group. The season occurs when snow packs begin to melt and the rivers get wild. Try the Truckee River or East Carson River.
Surfing: Few sports are as iconic as surfing in California. The various beaches of California offer beginner level and expert surf. Learn to surf on your California vacation or find the best hot spots if you’re already a pro.
