| California is a large state with many large | | | | the years 1970 to present and see Yosemite |
| cities. Each city has its own culture and | | | | through the eyes of various artists. The |
| there are a million things to do. From coast | | | | museum is located at the Museum of the |
| to coast there are a variety of activities | | | | American West Institute for the Study of the |
| available to do and see in February. The | | | | American West Griffith Park Campus in Los |
| AMGEN Tour of California is a bicycle race | | | | Angeles. |
| that takes place in eight stages and eight | | | | |
| cities. You can catch the Prologue in San | | | | If you find yourself in San Francisco Bay in |
| Francisco, stage one is Sausalito to Santa | | | | February, you may find time to take a |
| Rosa, stage two is Santa Rosa to Sacramento, | | | | Moonlight Sail with OCSC Sailing. These are |
| stage three is Stockton to San Jose, stage | | | | held once a month and are $40 for |
| four is Seaside to San Luis Obispo, stage | | | | non-members. The sail gives you the |
| five is in Solvang, stage six is Santa | | | | opportunity to sail on a yacht skippered by a |
| Barbara to Santa Clarita and stage seven is | | | | professional. You can enjoy in the beauty of |
| in Long Beach. Several teams from around the | | | | the sail or even help out. After the sail |
| world meet in California in February for a | | | | they hold a party with chili, chips, salsa, |
| race that is 650 miles long. The race runs | | | | snacks and beverages. These sails are |
| through the redwoods, through the wine | | | | popular winter events in the San Francisco |
| country and to the Pacific Coast. | | | | Bay area and are sure to be a beautiful |
| | | | experience and a chance for some relaxation. |
| Yosemite Park is a national icon and at the | | | | |
| Autry National Center-Museum of the American | | | | California is a large state and these events |
| West you will have the opportunity to view | | | | don't even begin to cover everything that |
| art of the park. There are a number of | | | | there is to do, however, they are very unique |
| artists to be featured and Part II of the | | | | and can be a lot of fun as well as |
| exhibition is to be exhibited through the | | | | interesting. So, whether you are on vacation |
| month of February. This exhibit allows | | | | or just looking for something to do, |
| visitors to view more than 140 artworks from | | | | California has a lot of options in February. |