There are multiple California attractions in all parts of this state. This is a large and diverse piece of ground that
offers great destinations for a Class C Motorhome enthusiast.
California has prime destinations such as mountains, forests, deserts, delta, and the Pacific Ocean beaches with activities, such as hiking, fishing, sailing,
rafting/kayaking,
skiing, and surfing... to name just a few.  Custom Search There are plenty of opportunities to hike our various inland mountain ranges, explore coastal trails, and find hikes along various rivers and sloughs in the San Joaquin Delta regions. This San Joaquin Delta also has extensive waterways that are suitable for kayaking, fishing, water skiing, or just renting a house- boat to relax and watch the tide come in and out. For those who like off road activities, we have the Rubicon Trail northwest of Lake Tahoe. This trail has set the standard for off road performance. It is very technical... but a lot of fun if you are interested in this type of off road activity. You will spend the day climbing over and around rocks the size of a small house. California attraction is a must. I remember climbing over Rock Bound Pass back in the '80s. Other than the effort (this pass is 8500 feet) I remember how pristine this area is. The trick to exploring the Desolation Wilderness is to get past the daypackers. Most of them do not hike in any further than 3 or 4 miles because this will add up to 6 to 8 when they hike back out... That can be a lot of hiking for a day trip. At 8500 feet, you are above the tree-line. You will see many alpine lakes and a lot of exposed rock left by receding glaciers.
Many motorhome owners are ex-military and may have an interest in a few of California's attractions that saw service as far back as WW II. San Diego has made an excellent museum out of the USS Midway. She was launched in 1945 and was, at the time, the largest aircraft carrier in the world. You will also find the Star Of India at anchor in San Diego. She is an iron-hulled square rigger that is considered "active". This means that she can still set sail using her 100 foot tall masts. This makes her the oldest ship still under sail in the world. If you have ever read any of the "Master and Commander" novels by Patrick O'Brian, you may be interested in the HMS Surprise. This ship is also located in San Diego and is a replica of the Royal Navy's 18th century frigate. In San Francisco, you will find the submarine, USS Pampanito. She was commissioned in 1943 and can now be visited in the Fisherman's Wharf area. Fisherman's Wharf is another California destination as are the cable cars that are still in operation in this city. You can catch the Powell-Hyde line within a couple blocks from Fisherman's Wharf. The Los Angeles basin is a fantastic California attraction mecca. There are the standard bearers like Disneyland, Universal Studios Hollywood, Magic Mountain, and the original theme park... Knott's Berry Farm. In today’s fast paced world, places like Knott’s Berry Farm can easily slip through the cracks unnoticed. That could be a mistake… especially for the kids. Another good California attraction that the kids like is the Rancho La Brea Tar Pits These tar pits have bones going back 40,000 years. Unfortunately for the kids, you won't find any dinosaur bones here. But they do have a skeleton of the Hairy Mammoth and the Saber-Tooth Cat! Depending on the season, you can see the L.A. Lakers at the Staples Center or the Los Angeles Dodgers playing with a home field advantage in Dodger Stadium. There are also world class museums in Los Angeles... whether you know way too much about too many movies or have an interest in the origins of life, you can definitely find a museum that will gain your interest and satisfy a thirst for knowledge. Going east out of L. A., you will find Palm Springs... a great winter golfing location. Palm Springs has a couple of unique California attractions called the Fabulous Palm Springs Follies and the Palm Springs Tramway that will lift you up to the Mt. San Jacinto State Park. the Follies are a must.
The Tram, however, is a great California attraction for the kids and adults alike. In fact, the above graphic was taken in February 2006. It was a warm 80+ degrees F. day in Palm Springs, but the kids were using the tram to take their snowboards to the summit area. There was enough snow to allow them to experience some winter sports! This tram is considered to be an engineering marvel due to the use of helicopters during construction. This thing rises up from the hot desert floor where it has been up to 123 degrees F. to an elevation of over 8,000 ft... As I write this on July 27th, it is 114 degrees F. in Palm Springs while it is only 75 degrees F. at the top of the tram! From hot rocks to cool Ponderosa Pines in 15 minutes… kids love this thing! Custom Search Return To Top Of Page
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