Southern California by Frank Druer

There's no place quite like California. Imagine it - a beautiful place filled with beautiful people. Southern California is the land of sun and surf. Southern California does have a winter season, with slightly cooler temperatures, but even then the weather is wonderful year round. Plus, California has the advantage of not having hurricane season - there won't be any storms to interfere with vacation plans. There is something for every member of the family to be found in Southern California.

Of course Disneyland is the most popular destination for both kids and adults. It resides in Anaheim and you don't want to miss it if you're anywhere near. In fact there is so much to see and do that you want to allow as many days as possible. Many of the hotels are within walking distance. This will make it easy for you to take a break from the rides and go back to your hotel for a swim and maybe a short nap. During peak seasons, Disneyland is packed. If you are visiting during one of these times be prepared for long lines, both to get into the park and to experience the rides. There are rides for adults and children alike. If you have children, be sure to take pictures of them with the Disneyland characters. They wander the park daily and interact with visitors.

If the Disneyland rides are a little too tame for you, Six Flags Magic Mountain in Los Angeles may be the place to go. This mega-amusement park is filled with rides that will get your heart pumping and your adrenaline flowing. Six Flags Magic Mountain offers some of the most thrilling rides in North America. The highlight is the huge variety of roller coasters this park offers. These coasters are not for the faint of heart. Six Flags Magic Mountain boasts some of the fastest, highest, and most innovative coasters around. As with Disneyland, during the peak season line-ups can be very long, be sure to go early and on a weekday if you can.

The beach is one of the biggest reasons people visit Southern California. There is usually a cool breeze coming off the ocean so even the hottest days can be enjoyable. Be careful though, the balmy breeze may lead you to believe that the sun isn’t as hot as it is and many tourists have ended up with horrendous sunburns. Sunblock is a must. Some of the most attractive beaches are in Malibu and Santa Monica. Santa Monica is a fabulous place to spend the day. Pacific Palisades Park is simply beautiful with its palm trees and cliffs overlooking the ocean. You can also head up to the Promenade for some high-end and funky shopping. The beaches are typically well-kept and clean. Parking is a hot commodity so be sure to head there early.

When you plan your visit to Southern California allow enough time to sun worship, site-see, and generally have a great time with your family.

Frank Druer is the owner of Facts on California, the web's premier resource for information about California, For more articles on California visit: http://www.faxcalifornia.com/articles
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Why Travel To California? by John Nazareno

California, the third largest state in the U.S.A., boasts of countless destinations that will surely cater to any traveler’s discriminative taste. There are numerous theme parks, national parks, historical sites, and natural wonders that span the state’s entirety. It is a state that can be summed up in one word – Diverse. Diversity can be manifested in the people, tourist spots, climate, and topography.

The people in California are a happy mixture of different ethnic backgrounds. Aside from your typical White Americans, there are the African Americans, Native Americans, Hispanics and Asians. A community of citizens with the same ethnic background is not difficult to find. This uncanny mixture of varying cultures makes travel to California as colorful and as memorable as can be.

Tourist spots abound the state. Numerous theme parks like Disneyland, Lego Land, Knott’s Berry Farm, Six Flags, and Magic Mountain are famous the world over. For those who want to commune with nature, there is always the national parks such as Yosemite. A journey through the state’s major cities would unveil modernity at its finest, but one could always take a trip to historic places like the Old Town of San Diego where rustic houses makes you feel like time stopped in the 19th century. For a touch of glitz and glamour, there is always Hollywood. Here, one could leisurely stroll down the walk of fame, visit the movie studios, see the celebrity’s homes, or even witness a movie being made. A visit to Hollywood could definitely make travel to California unforgettable.

Diversity could also be seen in the state’s climate. Of the five major types of climate zones, four of these could be experienced in California, with only the hot and rainy tropical climate missing. Mediterranean climate can be experienced along coastal California and parts of the interior valley. It is characterized by relatively warm, dry summers and mild winters. Much of the San Joaquin Valley and the fringes of the Mojave Desert has a Semi-arid or Steppe climate. Here, rainfall is less and temperatures are warmer compared to that of the Mediterranean zone. A milder and somewhat cooler version exists along the narrow coastal strip from Los Angeles to San Diego. A somewhat unforgiving type is the Desert climate, which could be experienced in the southeastern part of the state, east of the Sierra Nevada and the Peninsular Ranges, and in the southwestern part of the San Joaquin Valley. Blocked by the mountain ranges from the moisture-laden Pacific storms, this region receives very little precipitation. This region accounts for the hottest temperature anywhere in the state, averaging over 100 degrees Fahrenheit in July. The highest temperature ever recorded in the United States occurred in Death Valley, reaching a high of 134 degrees Fahrenheit on July 10, 1913. Finally, the Microthermal or Alpine climate is present in the higher elevations of the Sierra Nevada, Modoc Plateau, and the Klamath Mountains. It is characterized by short, cool summers, and vigorous winters. This region is the major source of California’s water supply.

The topography of California is also a wonder on its own. The surface of the state could go as low as 282 feet below sea level (Badwater in Death Valley, the lowest point in the Western Hemisphere) to as high as 14,495 feet (Mount Whitney, the highest point in the U.S. outside Alaska). Mountains cover most of the state’s surface 20% of which is covered by the Sierra Nevada, the longest mountain range in California. The state is also a host to three deserts, the Mojave, Colorado, and Death Valley. These, plus 1,264 miles of coastal area make California’s topography as diverse as it could be.

With a state as diverse as California, one could always find things to do and places to go. That is why California never fails to make it as one of the world’s premiere destination for travel and relaxation.

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