Winter Vacation Spots in California

California, also known as the "Golden State", is one of the most well-known states of the United States. This beautiful state contains two of the most populous cities in the US, namely, Los Angeles and San Diego. Laid-back beach, picturesque mountain deserts and the world famous 'Hollywood' are just a few highlights of this state.

There are plenty of activities to do. California has a diverse geographic terrain range from the Pacific coast in the west, to the Sierra Nevada mountains in the east and from the Redwood-Douglas-fir forests of the northwest, to the Mojave Desert areas in the southeast. With diversity, winters (December to February) be a great time to visit California.

The mountains turn into a winter wonderland for skiers and snowboarders. The desert, meanwhile, is beautiful, and temperatures are mild and pleasant. California beaches, like always, are lively and perfect for soaking your body in the sun.

So, if you're planning to spend some quality winter time, do consider this beautiful city that has been specially constructed over the world's finest natural hot mineral water aquifers.

Numerous activities in this city include, hiking, golf, tennis, shuffleboard, sightseeing, bicycle riding, ballooning and horseback riding. Moreover, nights are always filled with joyful activities like music concerts, theaters, museum visits, movies and cultural events related to the region.

If you're planning for a winter vacation with your entire family or friends, you can bank upon Yosemite National Park. It is one of the first wilderness parks built in East Central California.

Yosemite valley, a world heritage site since 1984, is popular worldwide for waterfalls, meadows, wetlands, rock formations, giant sequoias, granite cliffs, its amazing biological diversity, and wildlife tourism. Cross-country skiing and snowshoeing, ice skating and numerous other Yosemite national park activities are available for adventure lovers.

Snowboarding and skiing are among the most popular things to do at Lake Tahoe and they also form a major source of income for this area.

Other activities in Tahoe include water sports, hiking and bicycling and downhill snow skiing. The scenic beauty, along with the mentioned activities, makes Tahoe one of the best vacation spots in this state.

Tahoe can also be an ideal destination for a romantic vacation because of its serenity and natural beauty.

The 2nd largest city in California, and the eighth-largest city in the US, San Diego is known for its mild year-round climate.

Owing to many luxury spas, amusement parks and historic sites, one may face difficulty in choosing amidst innumerable fun things to do in San Diego! It is certainly one of the best places to visit in California during winter.

Other places to look out for are Santa Monica Pier, Hollywood Walk of Fame, Walt Disney Concert Hall and Griffith Observatory. Los Angeles has plenty of sunshine throughout the year and the temperature in winter ranges from 57 to 66 degree Fahrenheit.

Los Angeles, vibrant city of California is world famous, and has inspired legendary artists like The Beatles, The Doors, RHCP, Guns and Roses, David Bowie, Frank Sinatra and many more. Los Angeles is often billed as the "Creative Capital of the World", because of the fact that one in every six residents works in a creative industry.

Another activity that you cannot afford to miss is paddle surfing and whale watching along the central California coast, between Monterey and San Diego. California travel will be an amazing experience for you, if you're able to visit some or all the places mentioned here.

These were a few vacation spots in California that are ideal for a winter visit. There are other places, which are worth visiting at least once.

Fun filled Disneyland resort, the historic Golden Gate Bridge, the beautiful Monterey Bay Aquarium, Death Valley, Big Bear Lake, the magnificent California Giant Redwoods, Napa Valley Wine Country to name a few.