{"id":7884,"date":"2023-03-24T23:12:27","date_gmt":"2023-03-24T23:12:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog-origin.redweek.com\/blog\/?p=7884"},"modified":"2023-03-28T17:42:29","modified_gmt":"2023-03-28T17:42:29","slug":"where-to-go-for-outdoor-adventure-in-california","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog-origin.redweek.com\/blog\/2023\/03\/24\/where-to-go-for-outdoor-adventure-in-california\/","title":{"rendered":"Where To Go For Outdoor Adventure in California"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

If you\u2019re someone who loves outdoor adventure, California has everything you\u2019re looking for. From skiing to surfing, from coastal beauty to spectacular deserts, the Golden State offers a wide array of fun in diverse natural landscapes. Discover where to go \u2014 and what to do.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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San Diego<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Destination:<\/strong> With a practically perfect climate and sunny skies year-round, the greater San Diego<\/a> area seems like it was made for outdoor adventure. From sandy beaches to gorgeous desert landscapes, it\u2019s a destination that suits all levels of experience.  It\u2019s also home to some seriously amazing outdoor attractions, including the famed San Diego Zoo<\/a> and the San Diego Zoo Safari Park<\/a>. And of course, you can easily get out on the water, whether you\u2019re interested in whale watching, surfing or stand-up paddle boarding (SUP). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Outdoor Adventure:<\/strong> In the mood for a long walk on the beach? Take a stroll on the South Carlsbad State Beach trail<\/a>. At just under four miles, it offers spectacular coastal views \u2014 keep an eye out for dolphins frolicking in the surf. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Resort:<\/strong> Four Seasons Residence Club Aviara<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Palm Springs<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Destination:<\/strong> California\u2019s high desert is known for its huge music festivals (Coachella, anyone?), luxurious resorts and stylish ambiance. But Palm Springs<\/a> and the surrounding areas are also a great place for fresh-air fun with 300 days of sunshine a year. Nearby Joshua Tree National Park is a place like no other, with 1,250 square miles of otherworldly rock formations and scenic hikes \u2014 there\u2019s a reason the park is among the fastest-growing in the national park system.<\/a> In the spring, Palm Springs blooms beautifully with thousands of dazzling wildflowers, attracting hikers from all over the U.S.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Outdoor Adventure:<\/strong> Indian Canyons Nature Preserve<\/a> offers both natural and cultural immersion, including a stunning 60-foot waterfall and Native American heritage rock art that was carved centuries ago.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Resort<\/strong><\/a>:<\/strong> Marriott’s Desert Springs Villas<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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San Francisco<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Destination:<\/strong> Mix outdoor adventure with urban flair in the Bay Area. Start your San Francisco<\/a> trip with a stroll across one of the destination\u2019s most iconic spots \u2014 the mighty Golden Gate Bridge<\/a>. The pedestrian walkway is open 365 days a year \u2026 and it\u2019s free! Take some time to enjoy the sprawling Golden Gate Park<\/a>, with more than 1,000 acres of manicured gardens, peaceful trails, rolling meadows and more. And though San Francisco isn\u2019t known as a beach town, there are still sandy shores to enjoy, including Aquatic Park, where the swimming is great. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Outdoor Adventure:<\/strong> Just a short drive from the city, Muir Woods National Monument<\/a> is a stunning spot, with towering old-growth Redwood trees \u2014 some of which are more than 250 feet tall. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Resort:<\/strong> The Ritz Carlton Club, San Francisco<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Lake Tahoe<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Destination:<\/strong> California\u2019s greatest skiing and snowboarding can be found in Lake Tahoe<\/a>. From mid-November through mid-April, the slopes here are filled with fresh powder. But this destination is a year-round outdoor playground. In the warmer months, kayaking is a popular pastime \u2014 and once you\u2019ve glided across the calm, crystal-clear waters of Lake Tahoe, you\u2019ll know why. Mountain biking is also big, with miles of trails that offer thrilling rides through the mountains.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Outdoor Adventure:<\/strong> The Lake Tahoe Water Trail<\/a> offers 72 miles of kayak\/canoe\/SUP excitement, with easy-to-follow signage and stunning scenery everywhere you turn. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Resort:<\/strong> Marriott’s Timber Lodge Tahoe<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The Newport Coast<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Destination:<\/strong> Located just down the coast from Los Angeles, the Newport Coast<\/a> is one of California\u2019s best-kept travel secrets. Here, you\u2019ll find pristine beaches, craggy cliffs, aquatic activities and much more, all in a perfectly laid-back-but-luxurious setting. It doesn\u2019t just attract a human clientele, either; the Newport Coast is a whale watching hotspot year-round, with December through April offering the most bang for your buck. And birdwatchers should make plans to visit the Upper Newport Bay Nature Reserve<\/a>, one of Southern California\u2019s largest coastal wetlands, which gives you the chance to spot rare migratory species in the winter months. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Outdoor Adventure:<\/strong> A natural gem, Crystal Cove State Park<\/a> offers outdoor adventurers 3.2 miles of coastline to explore, along with 2,400 acres of backcountry trails and tidepools that teem with marine life. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Resort:<\/strong> Marriott’s Newport Coast Villas<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Start planning your California outdoor adventure vacation with RedWeek now!<\/em><\/strong><\/a> <\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"For outdoor adventurers of all experience levels, California is a one-of-a-kind destination. Discover where to go \u2014 and what to do.","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":7892,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[4280,363,3784],"tags":[],"yst_prominent_words":[],"class_list":["post-7884","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-beach-destinations","category-california","category-travel"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog-origin.redweek.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7884","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog-origin.redweek.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog-origin.redweek.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog-origin.redweek.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog-origin.redweek.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=7884"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/blog-origin.redweek.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7884\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":7897,"href":"https:\/\/blog-origin.redweek.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7884\/revisions\/7897"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog-origin.redweek.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/7892"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog-origin.redweek.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=7884"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog-origin.redweek.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=7884"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog-origin.redweek.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=7884"},{"taxonomy":"yst_prominent_words","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog-origin.redweek.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/yst_prominent_words?post=7884"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}