California offers many back-to-nature getaways. You can hike to a secluded area for some peace and quiet or discover a waterfall.
You can take the kids to the park for some fun and games or some light fishing.
You can go to the nearby beaches to stroll next to the waves or take the plunge and enjoy some swimming and surfing.
You can go to the mountains to hike or play in the snow.
This section will provide information about some of those activities. See the sub-topics for more detailed descriptions.
Hiking:
- Oak Canyon Nature Center, Anaheim
- Crystal Cove - El-Moro Canyon
- Ralph B Clark Regional Park
- Griffith Observatory Trails
- Monrovia Falls
- Barbara's Lake
- Yosemite National Park
- Big Bear Lake
- Golden Gate Park
- Muir Woods
- Catalina Island
- Channel Islands National Park.
Beaches:
- Huntington Beach (Surf City)
- Newport Beach: Big Corona Beach
- Laguna Beach: Main beach
- Laguna Beach: Crystal Cove
- Laguna Beach: Salt Creek
- San Diego Beaches
- La Jolla
- Venice Beach
- Oceano Dunes
- Manhattan Beach.
Parks:
- Yorba Regional Park
- Laguna Lake Park
- Laguna Coast Wilderness Park
- Ralph B. Clark Regional Park
- Irvine Regional Park
- Orange County Great Park
- Golden Gate Park
- Heisler Park, Laguna Beach
- Balboa Park
- Torrey Pines State Reserve
- Shoreline Park, Lon Beach.
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