FOUR SEASONS IN CALIFORNIA
Every season has its charms, especially in California. From beaches and deserts to 14,000 foot mountains, from ultimate cities to its boar heartland, the Golden State invites you to play all year long.
This is the season to catch California's endless-summer attitude. In Southern California, latest attractions at top theme parks include Six Flags Magic Mountains Full Throttle, the worlds highest and fastest looping roller coaster. Movie mayhem comes alive on Transformers: The Ride-3D at Universal Studios Hollywood, while at Disneyland, watch Mickey make some magic in shows presented in the reimagined Fantayland Theatre. In San Diego, the San Diego Zoo showcases koalas and more in the new Conrad Prebys Australian Outback exhibit, while Sea World San Diego makes a splash with Aquatica waterpark. Nothern California attractions shine too play with science at the all-new waterfront home of the Exploratorium in san Francisco, also touting the always innovative California Coast, watch sea otters romp in their new home at the unparalleled Monterey Bay Aquarium.
Outdoor adventure gets big, beautiful backdrop in Californias parklands. Follow trails to steaming vents and boiling pools at Lassen Volcanic National Park, or snorkel and paddle off the protected Channel Islands, Walk, pedal, or ride horseback beneath towering trees in Redwood National and State Parks along the North Coast, or hug a giant sequoia in Sequoia & Kings Canyon Nation Parks.
Summer perfect beaches? Pick from crownd-pleasers like San Diegos Coronado central Beach, Orange Countrys Huntington Beach and Crystal Cove, and Malibu near Los Angeles, or ride-filled Santa Cruz beach Boardwalk, south of San Francisco.
Summer
This is the season to catch California's endless-summer attitude. In Southern California, latest attractions at top theme parks include Six Flags Magic Mountains Full Throttle, the worlds highest and fastest looping roller coaster. Movie mayhem comes alive on Transformers: The Ride-3D at Universal Studios Hollywood, while at Disneyland, watch Mickey make some magic in shows presented in the reimagined Fantayland Theatre. In San Diego, the San Diego Zoo showcases koalas and more in the new Conrad Prebys Australian Outback exhibit, while Sea World San Diego makes a splash with Aquatica waterpark. Nothern California attractions shine too play with science at the all-new waterfront home of the Exploratorium in san Francisco, also touting the always innovative California Coast, watch sea otters romp in their new home at the unparalleled Monterey Bay Aquarium.
Outdoor adventure gets big, beautiful backdrop in Californias parklands. Follow trails to steaming vents and boiling pools at Lassen Volcanic National Park, or snorkel and paddle off the protected Channel Islands, Walk, pedal, or ride horseback beneath towering trees in Redwood National and State Parks along the North Coast, or hug a giant sequoia in Sequoia & Kings Canyon Nation Parks.
Summer perfect beaches? Pick from crownd-pleasers like San Diegos Coronado central Beach, Orange Countrys Huntington Beach and Crystal Cove, and Malibu near Los Angeles, or ride-filled Santa Cruz beach Boardwalk, south of San Francisco.
Autumn
For in the-know locals, autumn is the secret favorite season. Coastal weather is at its fog-free best prime time for a Highway 1 road trip, with photo-op stops along Big Sur and at ultra-opulent Hearst castle.
California's mountains take on an unforgettable autumn beauty.
Eastern Sierra aspen groves paint slopes gold near Mammoth Lakes and east of Lake Tahoe.
Autumn is also harvest time, and top farmers markets, like the ones in Davis, Santa Monica, and Ojai overflow with falls beauty. Its crush time at vineyards state-wide, with places like iconic Napa Valley, Paso Robles and Temecula Valley staging events and activities during September.
Winter
Winter is Californias extreme season, with snow piling deep at ski and snowboard meccas like Mammoth Mountain, Big Bear and Lake Tahoe resorts, while Californias desert parks, like Anza-Brrego and Death Valley, start to pur on raucous wildflower shows.
Wintry weather is perfect time to visit Californias outstanding museums, like the de Young and Legion of Honor in San Francisco and others.
Spring
From cascades of creamy blossoms atop Joshua Tree national Parks namesake giant yuccas to bright pink rhododendrons at the Mendocino Botanical Gardens, Californias spring beckons.
Spring means snowmelt, and that means waterfalls. Standouts include Yosemites rainbow and mist cloaked plumes tumbling thousands of feet down granite walls.
Want less adrenaline, more Zen? Stroll flower lined paths in San Marinos magical Huntington Botanical Gardens (near Los Angeles), or sip green tea amidst spring time cherry blossoms in San Franciscos Japanese Tea Garden.
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