California: A Travel Destination For Everyone

By Jean-Pierre Prieur


California is a destination that offers couples, families and individuals many exciting activities to do. The state is filled with a variety of historic and artistic sights to visit. Amazing wonders such as the Golden Gate Bridge and the Redwood Forest in Redwood National Park will create pictures worth framing. The state also offers several world-class amusement parks including iconic Disneyland, exciting Knott's Berry Farm and thrilling Six Flags, which will delight families and individuals of all ages and sizes.

Driving towards the border you will run into San Diego where beauty is everywhere. Make sure you spend a day at the beach and walk around the unique little shops. There are over seventy miles of beaches to enjoy, and they seem to go on forever. The zoo is one of the biggest in the world, and with the mild, sunny weather, any day of the year is a perfect time to visit. Golfing, fishing and boating are all at your fingertips when you are in this region. It truly is one of California's finest cities, and the vacationing there is the best.

While you are in San Diego, you will want to take a day trip to Tijuana which is just right across the Mexican border. It is an easy drive and can be a lot of fun for the whole family. Most people choose to park on the California side and walk over into Mexico. Quaint shops and culture are everywhere, and you will certainly feel like you stepped into another part of the world.

Beautiful with its rugged sandy coast line and famous population of wild seals, La Jolla should also be on your list to visit. With its curvature of the coastline and hills, it lies in the northern city limits of San Diego. Attractions in La Jolla are the PGA Tour, The Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego, and the Rough Water Swim event at La Jolla Cove that they have sponsored for years.

Picture perfect Pacific Beach is surrounded by La Jolla to the north and Mission Beach and Mission Bay to the south. You can walk the boardwalks for miles or take in the young and happening night life while watching the beautiful, tranquil sunsets at night. The beach and boardwalk seem to be endless, with shops, restaurants, skaters, and people just out for a lovely stroll.

The most populated city in California is Los Angeles. Located in the southern part of the state, it is known as the Entertainment Capital of the World. One-sixth of its population works in some sort of creative trade. Hollywood is packed with filmmakers, dancers, musicians, writers, and artists. There is no other city quite like Los Angeles.

Attractions in San Diego are also numerous. Families will be busy spending time at the world famous San Diego Zoo, Sea World and LEGOland. Couples will enjoy a romantic day spent at one of San Diego's pristine beaches or eating decadent cuisine at one of the city's tasty eating establishments.

San Diego's economics depend on the military and defense-related activities, as well as visitors, international trade, and manufacturing. The University of California centers on its biotechnology research and science. Los Angeles is a city of bustling hard-working, hard-playing people. Known as L.A. or City of Angels, its population is made up of multicultural professionals of technology, media, fashion, science, and education.




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