Whether you're driving along the coast of California or flying to LA on vacation, there's a lot of fun to be had, and a ton of reasons to travel to this gorgeous state. It's known as the Golden State for many reasons, from its miles and miles of gorgeous beaches to being the home of the Golden Gate Bridge.
If you've been considering taking a trip to California for some fun in the sun, but haven't made up your mind yet, here are just a few of the top reasons you should make your next vacation destination the West coast.
The Weather
Who isn't in love with 70-degree weather and sunshine? Well, that's what you get the majority of the time when you're on vacation in sunny California. It's the perfect place to get up in the mornings, head out to one of the many jet ski rental San Diego establishments and go jet skiing for the day. You can wear shorts just about all year-round in California, so you can go on vacation anytime and still have a blast.
Surfing
If you're a lover of water, then California is the place you need to be, if only because of the amazing surfing. There are many great places to surf here, so it's hard to take them all in. But if you extend your trip, you can certainly get it done. There are also many places where you can take surfing lessons and the beaches themselves are amazing as well. What's not to love about surfing if you love the water, to begin with. Just make sure to follow all instructions and safety precautions, as the ocean is a dangerous place.
Theme Parks
California is home to amazing theme parks, and you can't travel there without visiting a couple of them. From Disneyland to Knotts Berry Farms, you'll want to take the entire family. Make a day of it. Leave your hotel room in the mornings and don't come back until that evening. You never have to leave the parks, but you can eat, drink, and have fun the entire time you're there. Trust and believe, the kids will never want to leave.
Haunted Locations Abound
For some travelers, haunted locations aren't exciting, and they stay as far away from them as possible. However, if you love haunted everything, from ghosts to beaches, then you're going to love California. From Alcatraz to the Winchester House and from Linda Vista Hospital to the RMS Queen Mary, the Golden State is full of haunted history and haunted locations that a true traveling ghost hunter will love. Many of these places offer tours to travelers, so if you ever get the chance to go, watch your back, because you never know when a ghost might be sneaking up behind you.
Celebrities
Of course, you already know that there are celebrities everywhere in California. In fact, there are so many celebrities and people are used to them being there, so they're out and about more than they would be in many other states. This way you're apt to see more superstars than you could ever imagine on your tours of the state and city you choose to visit.
These are just a few of the reasons that you want to put a trip to California on your bucket list. From the beaches to the theme parks, the state is truly amazing. So, get out your summer clothes, pack your bags, and book the next flight to California as soon as you can for a vacation to remember.
