Rainy and chilly in the north, and hot in the south. For a fan of any of those types of weather, the northern West Coast is the perfect location to find the former. Starting in the north, Seattle, Washington, is notorious for its year-round rainy weather. The most recognizable point in Seattle is the Space Needle, where you can get panoramic views of the city from the observation deck, 500 feet from the ground. At Pike Place Fish Market, fishmongers catch and throw the daily catch between each other as customers place orders for salmon three feet in length. Unlike much of Southern California, San Francisco is one of the chillier cities in the state. Although the term 'chilly' to many refers to temperatures cooler than 50 degrees, in California, anything below 85 is considered cold. San Francisco lies right next to the bay, where the freezing cold waters were used in an attempt to prevent infamous Alcatraz prisoners from escaping. Los Angeles is usually hot and not humid and is a beach-faring city year round. Don't forget the Ray Bans and Coppertone when visiting Death Valley; the blisteringly hot climate can only sustain a small amount of wildlife, but attracts many visitors each year.
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More than just bronzed skin and bikini-clad bodies, Los Angeles is a hub for everything creative and inspiring. From the music and movies to the clothes and food, LA boasts a truly West Coast atmosphere that cannot be duplicated.
Go for: Contemporary Architecture, People, Houses, Museums, Gardens
47 experiences:
Marilyn Monroe's grave, The Huntington Botanical Gardens, Sunset and Hollywood Boulevards, J.Paul Getty Museum, El Pueblo de Los Angeles.
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Home of the Golden Gate Bridge, this city by the bay is brimming with diverse culture, art and music. San Francisco is offbeat and stylish with a definite touch of quirk – not to mention that the hilly landscape and sparkling water of the bay.
Go for: Visitor Attractions, Shopping, Paranormal, Parks, Sailing
24 experiences:
Alcatraz, Golden Gate Park, Golden Gate Bridge, Farallon Islands, Sailing San Francisco Bay.
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Made famous by its grande lattes and grunge alternative rock bands, Seattle is a fast-paced and vibrant city on the Pacific coast. And what the city lacks in sunshine, it makes up for in scenery – Mount Rainer is the city’s 14,410 ft tall volcano.
Go for: Contemporary Architecture, Visitor Attractions, Markets, Restaurant, Monuments & Landmarks
7 experiences:
Bumbershoot, Seattle's Music and Arts Festival, The Coast Starlight, Experience Music Project, Weyerhaeuser Headquarters, Pike Place Market.
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Go for: Surfing, Road Trips
3 experiences:
Surf Steamer Lane, Pacific Coast Highway.
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Go for: Food, Harvests & Food Festivals, Festivals, Unusual Places to Stay, Film Locations
3 experiences:
Castroville Artichoke Festival, Madeline's Bell Tower (Vertigo), The Madonna Inn.
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Go for: Spiritual Retreats, Rafting
2 experiences:
The Ashram, Kern River Rafting.
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Go for: Rafting, Kayaking, River Trips
2 experiences:
Paddling the American River, The American River.
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Magnificent Artists Point is a favorite of professional photographers but little known among travellers. The iconic image of Mt. Shuskan reflected in the still waters of Picture Lake is a scene familiar from many nature calendars. In fact, Mt....
Go for: Mountains
1 experience:
Artists Point, North Cascades.
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30 minutes from Los Angeles and home to Movie stars, Malibu has a right hand point break which provides fun long and short board waves. Malibu water is cool so wetsuits are needed. Best surfing four to six feet.
Go for: Surfing
1 experience:
Surf Malibu.
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45 years of expert practice has endowed the original Golden Door with the virtues of experience and confidence – factors which not only add an extra sense of reassurance for clients, but also form a solid base for the kind of evolution in treatment...
Go for: Spas and Spa Resorts
1 experience:
Golden Door.
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