| Southern California is one great vacation | | | | shops, and the occasional public performers |
| paradise to come visit during the holidays. | | | | and concerts. |
| With its sunny skies and ideal climate, one | | | | |
| cannot avoid spending time outdoors. There | | | | Further down south of So Cal, you can try |
| are currently more than 23 million residents | | | | pedaling along the San Diego Creek bike |
| in this part of the Golden State. You can | | | | trail, which starts from the City of Irvine |
| find ten counties here, and the most | | | | down to Upper Newport Bay. According to |
| populated ones are Los Angeles County and San | | | | visitors, this area is so peaceful and well |
| Diego County. Tons of activities await | | | | maintained, that the walls lining the trail |
| vacationers to So Cal, like the beaches, | | | | are clean and free from graffiti. The areas |
| shopping malls, amusement parks, and historic | | | | around this 10 mile stretch are lined with |
| sites. For the biking fans out there, this is | | | | different types of vegetation, and you may |
| the place to be for breathtaking sights and | | | | even spot various bird species while you're |
| amazing bike trails. | | | | here. |
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| If you like biking, there are different types | | | | For those who like mountain biking, then you |
| of trails you can try out while in Southern | | | | should head to the west fork of the San |
| California. Whether you are up for something | | | | Gabriel River on the Azusa Mountains in Los |
| rustic like a trail into the woods, a venue | | | | Angeles County. The trail starts at a bridge |
| that is a little more laid back like a beach | | | | with has an altitude of than 1000 feet above |
| side trail, or a scenic and tranquil trail by | | | | the river. You can cycle down to a camp |
| the river, So Cal has got it in store for | | | | ground a few miles down the trail. The San |
| you. | | | | Gabriel River is a clean and beautiful spot |
| | | | to swim, camp out, and have fun with the |
| If by any chance you trudge along Huntington | | | | family. |
| Beach, a seaside retreat in Orange County, | | | | |
| try the bicycle trail that stretches for 8 | | | | Whatever path or trail you choose to take, |
| miles along Sunset Beach. This venue is a | | | | Southern California has something to suit |
| haven for surfers, beach combers, and people | | | | your taste for fun and adventure. So what are |
| who just want to have fun by the coast. The | | | | you waiting for? Head on over to these |
| bike trail is lined on one side by shops, | | | | awesome bike trails and more in the Golden |
| souvenir stands, restaurants, refreshment | | | | State! |