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