24 Best Places to Visit in California During Winter

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Yosemite National Park is home to some of the most iconic landscapes in America.

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Big Sur offers stunning views of the Pacific Ocean along with breathtaking hikes through redwood groves.

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The city boasts of year round sunshine and is one of the most popular winter destinations in the US.

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It’s home to an amusement pier with a historic carousel and the site of the annual Surf City USA Surfing Championships.

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Apart from the wineries, Paso Robles is also home to mild winter, beautiful scenery, museums, and variety of recreational activities.

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It is the largest national park in mainland USA and comprises landscape covered by salt flats, sand dunes, mountains, valleys and dry lake beds.

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There is no better time to visit Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks than in winter. The sequoias trees look grand when blanketed by the fresh snow.

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Lake Arrowhead is a beautiful mountain lake that draws visitors and locals alike.

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Miles of pristine white sand beaches and clear blue surf are waiting at Newport Beach – one of the most popular winter destinations on the Southern California coast.

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With snow-covered trees, icy mountain peaks, and sparkling lakes, it’s a winter wonderland that leaves visitors enchanted.

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Snowfall in Mount Shasta and its surrounding areas is pretty heavy and perfect for a variety of winter activities such as skiing, snowshoeing, ice climbing, and more.

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Visit Dotted Globe for more California winter vacation ideas

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24 Best Places to Visit in California During Winter

Dotted Globe

Yosemite National Park is home to some of the most iconic landscapes in America.

Yosemite National Park

Big Sur offers stunning views of the Pacific Ocean along with breathtaking hikes through redwood groves.

Big Sur

The city boasts of year round sunshine and is one of the most popular winter destinations in the US.

San Diego

It’s home to an amusement pier with a historic carousel and the site of the annual Surf City USA Surfing Championships.

Huntington Beach

Apart from the wineries, Paso Robles is also home to mild winter, beautiful scenery, museums, and variety of recreational activities.

Paso Robles

It is the largest national park in mainland USA and comprises landscape covered by salt flats, sand dunes, mountains, valleys and dry lake beds.

Death Valley National Park

There is no better time to visit Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks than in winter. The sequoias trees look grand when blanketed by the fresh snow.

Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Park

Lake Arrowhead is a beautiful mountain lake that draws visitors and locals alike.

Lake Arrowhead

Miles of pristine white sand beaches and clear blue surf are waiting at Newport Beach – one of the most popular winter destinations on the Southern California coast.

Newport Beach

With snow-covered trees, icy mountain peaks, and sparkling lakes, it’s a winter wonderland that leaves visitors enchanted.

Lake Tahoe

Snowfall in Mount Shasta and its surrounding areas is pretty heavy and perfect for a variety of winter activities such as skiing, snowshoeing, ice climbing, and more.

Mount Shasta

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