California
California is a magical and eclectic playground
for all to enjoy. An exciting land filled with glamorous cities, vast deserts,
primeval forests, sensational sandy beaches and soaring mountain ranges. Brimming
with history, culture, beauty and high society, California is where dreams just
begin.
Due to the enormity of California, it would not be feasible
nor practical to attempt to visit all the attractions in just one visit. With
the sheer enormity of the sights to see, it can be difficult to decide where
to begin. From the maddening exhilaration to be had in Los Angles, to the vast
barren landscape of Death Valley, California is a veritable collage of environmental
extremes.
For the majority of first time visitors to California, a trip
along the shoreline north the length of the Central Coast can be a spectacular
place to begin. Discovering quaint towns such as Santa Barbara and Santa Cruz
can be an ideal introduction to the highlights California has to offer. Although
these towns are a lot smaller than the likes of San Francisco or Los Angeles,
there is a unique charm and grace to these places which can be found in very
few American towns.
One of California’s most visited and beautiful cities
has to be San Francisco. More European in appearance, San Francisco is built
on large hills and is an array of old wooden houses and classic architecture.
A visit to Fisherman’s Warf can allow you sensational views of the city
as well as an abundance of first class restaurants, bars and hotels.
Or for those who are seeking a unique back to nature experience,
then take a visit at one of several national parks which can be found east of
San Francisco. Yosemite and Sequoia/Kings Canyon being a classic example. With
waterfalls flowing into translucent glacier valleys and lush landscapes soaring
into the heavens, the national parks of California are a celebration of the
wonders on this earth.
Lake Tahoe is one of the world largest, cleanest and cavernous
lakes. Resting above the peaks of the Gold County, Lake Tahoe is surrounded
by geological wonders such as lush trees, clear blue sky’s and high majestic
mountain. In the winter months, Lake Tahoe enjoys snow covered slopes popular
with travellers seeking the best in skiing, and during the warm summer months,
the lake is a haven for those looking for sunny beaches and picturesque landscape.
California is blessed with a warm and sunny climate throughout
the year. Anytime is a good time to visit California, although different regions
experience different temperatures and climate.
To the south of California, the weather tends to get hotter and dryer. With
picture perfect sunshine days and sultry evenings in the beating heat. That
being said southern California can be prone to occasional spells of flooding
which can be somewhat torrential in cases.
LA can be infamous for the smog which becomes increasingly worse during these
high summer days, so caution should be taken at these times, or avoid visiting
during altogether during these inhospitable months.
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