Top California Adventure Vacation Activities and Sights
California is also one of the top places to experience adventure! We take at least two California adventure vacation trips each year!
California Soft Adventure Here's our page on some of the top adventure locations in the State along with information and tips on where and when to go.
California Adventure Vacation Ideas and Spots
California National Parks
- Discover the natural beauty of California like you've never seen it before!
By getting out of the big urban areas and cities, you'll find adventure spots that the entire family can enjoy. And there are a lot of outdoor activities to experience as well. Check out our complete guide to these outstanding California Parks: California's National Parks are great places to experience the wilderness areas of the State - and you can do it by hiking, rafting, cycling, climbing, and more!Without a doubt, the National Parks in California are an excellent vacation choice for outdoor enthusiasts and families looking for an adventure getaway. 
Northern California Adventure Holiday
- Northern California is famous for its spectacular coastline scenery and its abundant supply of year round adventure activities!
Try kayaking in Tomales Bay, or mountain biking on Mount Tamalpais. On the Monterey Peninsula you'll find some of the best sections for hiking and camping along California's rugged coast. And a northern California adventure vacation wouldn’t be complete without exploring some of the vast wilderness areas in High Sierra country! 
San Francisco and Bay Area -
There are no less than 14 State Parks located within 40 miles from the greater San Francisco area! Some parks are located right on the coast and offer some excellent hiking and biking trails.
Whale watching is also extremely popular in the Bay area, with cruises scheduled throughout the year. Half Moon Bay offers number of inexpensive half-day whale watching tours. Not to be missed while in the Bay Area are some outstanding surfing locations! Rockaway Beach and Half Moon Bay both provide challenging surf! 
Southern California -
When you think of southern California, you probably think about sunny weather and hitting the beach! And thousands of people do!
An adventure vacation in southern California is all about outdoor activities, and Los Angeles and San Diego as well as every place in between doesn’t disappoint. In fact, it’s the perfect place for families to spend time together, with a number of adventure choices for all ages! 
California Desert -
Palm Springs is a good starting point to explore some of California's vast desert! If you really want to get away from it all and have a bit of fun at the same time, we suggest taking a jeep tour or a bike tour through the heart of the San Andreas Fault zone.
California Adventure Vacation ActivitiesBecause much of central and southern California enjoys a moderate climate year-round, the possibilities are virtually endless when it comes to pursuing exciting adventure activities!
Check out some of our top California vacation activities below!
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