When visiting sunny California, there are always landmarks and hot spots, but for those that want to try something a little different and do the things Californian’s do, all it takes is a day trip. Being in a state that has some of the best weather around, great beaches and is home to Hollywood it would seem that there are endless amounts of activities available. When you’re ready to get out and about in California, try these day trips.

Shopping

The Grove, located on Fairfax has some of the best shops in Los Angeles. There’s a Barney’s, a Nordstrom’s and tons of other popularized retail venues that are equipped to let you shop ’til you drop! If you prefer buying from smaller more intimate vendors, don’t fret because The Grove is lined with carts operated by business retailers of all sorts. The diversity of the cart vendors is vast as there is a Crocs dealer, cell phone accessories provider, a dress and purse vendor, and many more. Shopping at The Grove is more than just about finding great products. There is usually live entertainment, music and The Farmer’s Market is right next door. Making The Grove the perfect day trip for couples or the entire family!

Santa Barbara

The beautiful sandy beaches, fine dining and scenic views make Santa Barbara an ideal location for a day trip! The gorgeous views from beach front restaurants are the perfect motivation to take part in the many water sports available. From kayaking to jet skiing, Santa Barbara promises to delight!

For the Adventurous

If you have been there and done all of the above (which you probably have), why not go for the gusto and try a hot air balloon ride? Picture the views of all of Los Angeles from sunrise and beyond enjoying a beautiful day above the town. Hot air balloons are also great family treats for those that can get past the fear of heights.

For loads of fun for the entire family you may try paintballing! Going paintballing is a strategic and fun game of espionage and teamwork providing the whole family the opportunity to get closer through working as a team. A great way to get active and have a ton of fun for an hour, or for the entire day! Make it interesting and invite friends along for a friendly competition!

Take a cruise! There is plenty of time during the day to take a nice two-hour long cruise along the coast. Enjoying the lovely ocean air while eating lunch and cultivating conversations. San Diego’s oceanic scenery and fantastic weather provide for a superb day date.

Enjoying California doesn’t always mean jetting down Hollywood Boulevard and taking the tourist route. There so many possibilities and adventures to be had if one is creative enough to look for them. Taking that into consideration, looking for things that you can spend your entire day doing will prove to be a much easier task than you may think. Enjoy California and have fun doing it!

Author Bio: Mike regularly writes for ProlificPaintball.com, they carry such paintball equipment as Paintball Marker and the Tippmann A-5, as well as many other items from a variety of manufacturers.

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