BEST PLACES

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Planning a trip to California in winter and looking for the best places to visit in California in December?

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Explore hidden gems such as Solvang and Salton Sea in this epic list of Best Places to Visit in California in Winter.

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Winter in California has its own beauty: The crisp air, the crunchy snow under your feet, the deep blue skies above – it all beckons you!

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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.

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

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For couples looking to spend a romantic winter in California, consider wine tasting in the Napa Valley.

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Santa Barbara enjoys a Mediterranean climate and winters are very mild here – making it the best winter vacation in California for sun lovers.

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There are many reasons to visit Palm Springs including amazing shopping and mid century modern architecture, but most people come for the sparkling waterfalls, mineral pools, and soothing massage jets.

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SWIPE UP FOR MORE OF THE BEST PLACES IN CALIFORNIA TO SPEND YOUR WINTER VACATION

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