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Sunday, August 30, 2015

Finding Fun Things To Do In California

By Shawn Hunter


Almost everyone knows something about the nation's third largest state, even if they've never been there. It's easy to find fun things to do in California. Search whitewater rafting, amusement parks, exclusive resorts, fine dining, historic properties, world-class museums and galleries, wilderness, gardens, rare birds, surfing, fishing, hiking, shopping, or car tours, and you'll see the Golden State well represented. It is the most populous of the states, and many consider it paradise on earth.

Famous place names ring a bell for people all over the world. Hollywood. Disneyland. Malibu. The golden Gate Bridge. Fisherman's Wharf. The Presidio. Rodeo Drive. Napa Valley. Oxnard, with its strawberry fields and annual festival. Los Angeles. The list goes on.

Outdoors you can try to see the top of a 350-foot redwood, snooze by Lake Placid, survive the Salmon's whitewater, or find an urban park for a stroll among the geranium hedges. Visitors of all ages and stages of physical fitness can enjoy fun in the sun in the Golden State.

The infinite variety of California includes the nation's highest point at the top of Mt. Whitney and its lowest in Death Valley. Hikers could spend a lifetime and not see all the natural wonders. There are marshes with rare birds, forests with towering sequoias, the wilderness of Yosemite with almost every animal you can imagine, and world-class surf off Oxnard and many other beach cities. Even the sunsets are unforgettable seen from a Pacific coast clifftop.

The cities draw as many people as the great outdoors. Breathtaking architecture awaits in hilly San Franciso, which many consider the most beautiful city in the world. This fabulous city is home to the Golden Gate Bridge, one of California's top ten tourist attractions.

People take tours in Palm Springs to see the homes of the rich and famous. They stroll in areas where the stars are known to shop, dine, and play, in hopes of catching a glimpse of a leading actor or actress. There is Los Angeles' Walk of Fame, where bronze stars are awarded to people outstanding in their field. The giant white letters on the side of Mount Lee make sure no one misses out on Hollywood. Movie studio tours are always popular.

Even with all the movie hype and the fabulous cities, agriculture remains California's largest industry. From the vineyards of Napa and Sonoma to the strawberry fields of Oxnard, the richness of the Golden State is not underground. Travel from the Pacific coast to Northern California's farms and ranches to appreciate just how varied this great state is.

Even historic, magnificent municipal buildings are tourist attractions here. Visit a mission to learn more about the history or browse the museums. Swim in a turquoise pool at a luxury resort or spot rare birds in a marshy preserve. Eat fresh seafood. No matter what you want to do on your vacation, you can do it in California.




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