Great Winter Vacation Ideas in California
During the winter is actually an excellent time to visit California. Although there is typically a rainy season, there are a bunch of sites to visit for recreation, festivals, and much more.
One nice area to visit is Yosemite Falls. This is huge attraction in the springtime when the waterfall is at its peak. It also make for a nice little winter wonderland for a brief period of time as California doesn’t get much snow. It’s a great way to check out the beautiful wintry scenery and spend time outdoors with your loved ones! However, in other places, the temperature is really nice. You definitely have more options than if you lived in certain areas where snowfall is prevalent.
A really exciting place to visit especially during the winter time is the San Francisco Chinese New Year festival. It’s the 2nd most populous Chinese New Year festival with the only rival being the actual one in China. It’s a great cultural affair that brings in the traditions of the Chinese New Year on a grand scale. There are annual events to explore such as the Chinese New Year Flower Fair, Miss Chinatown USA Pageant, and Chinese New Year Run to name a few. You’ll experience a lot of fun and a lot of activities that’ll keep you busy all throughout the Chinese New Year. It’s the place to be in late January or early February, depending on when the Chinese New Year starts.
Christmas is really special as all the major cities in California lights up. There is a great event called Carols in Caves. It’s a very unique take with some interesting instruments that provides a different perspective on holiday songs. Some well known people that perform in the San Francisco area is Chanticleer. They perform a lot of popular tunes in some great venues that out of towners are sure to enjoy.
Typically, Disneyland in California is a top tourist attraction by itself, but Disney likes to go a bit over the top and really bring in the Christmas spirit!!! Not only does it have a Christmas decor with Christmas lights all over Disneyland, but a few sites are greatly enhanced just to give a special treat to the visitors. The Haunted Mansion becomes a great scene based off “The Nightmare Before Christmas”. The ride is also nice to ride in at night due to the candles. Also, there is a great festival that runs from small world to main street to the town square. Main Street is the most popular area, but you can watch the parade from any of those three locations. There are also great fireworks to enhance the overall show.
California is a really great place to spend some time during your winter vacation. With a great mix of cold and warm, you really get a sense of diversity with all of the activities you can do over here that wouldn’t be able to at home. Take advantage of the rich culture, the beautiful weather, the great environment, and have a good time with your family and friends.
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