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Southern California Top Destinations
Southern California has many great vacation travel destinations from which to choose. Each destination includes local information, weather, photos, maps and all of it is free.
- Central Coast
- Central Valley – Sequoia
- Death Valley Area
- Los Angeles Area
- Palm Springs – Joshua Tree Area
- San Diego Area
- Santa Barbara Coast
Nightlife Seekers
West Hollywood
Los Angeles – restaurants, nightclubs and bars.
Gaslamp District
clubs, cafes and restaurants in the heart of San Diego.
Hikers
Anza-Borrego State Park
the largest in Southern California, west of San Diego, is a desert park with numerous trails.
Sequoia National Park
approach from the west (close to Mt. Whitney) or from the east (to see the famous giant sequoia stands).
Joshua Tree National Park
near Palm Springs – see the unusual trees, numerous desert microclimates and interesting rock formations.
Death Valley and Mohave Desert
Fall, winter or spring travel affords more comfortable explorations into these amazingly harsh and beautiful regions.
History Buffs
California Missions
Mission San Juan Capistrano (south of LA on the coast) or Mission San Miguel Archangel (near Paso Robles) or Mission Santa Barbara, on a hill just northeast of downtown Santa Barbara.
Gourmands
Gourmands
LA’s sophisticated restaurants and the city’s huge list of ethnic cuisine will keep any foodie happy (and full).
Beach Lovers
San Diego
Coronado Beach, Torrey Pines Beach, Mission Bay Park, Pacific Beach, Ocean Beach
Los Angeles
Hermosa Beach, Zuma Beach (Malibu), Will Rodgers State Beach
Santa Barbara
Cabrillo Beach
Families
LA Area
Disneyland in Anahiem, Knotts Berry Theme Park, Universal Studios
San Diego Area
Sea World, LegoLand and San Diego Zoo or Wild Animal Park
Big Bear and Arrowhead Lakes
fishing, hiking, watersports, skiing, golfing, cycling and lots of fresh air – west of LA.
Shoppers
South Coast Plaza
LA has Rodeo Drive for those who don’t need to balance their checkbooks or try South Coast Plaza near Costa Mesa for an elegant mega-mall.
Wine Enthusiasts
Paso Robles to Templeton in San Luis Obispo County
more than 30 wineries and vineyards as far as the eye can see.
Temecula
60 miles north of San Diego, offers more than a dozen wineries in a pretty setting.
