Whether you are visiting as a spectator or a participant, there is plenty of active fun to be had in the City by the Bay this summer.

Just an hour north of San Francisco, discover the natural wonders of Sonoma County, where travelers have enjoyed outdoor adventures for more than a century. It’s an outdoor paradise, perfect for hiking, biking, kayaking, canoeing, swimming, fishing, camping, horseback riding, and even zipping through the treetops.

Stretched out along the road to Yosemite National Park, Tuolumne County offers a gold mine of outdoor activities year-round. Whether you're looking for skiing or snowshoeing in the winter, boating and hiking in the summer, or hiking and camping in between, the Tuolumne region has your outdoor adventure needs covered.

With the heavy rains this winter followed by our famous California sunshine, there should be plenty of flowers to go around this year.

If you are looking to enjoy the holidays without having to shovel snow then winter in Monterey is the season for you! It's always a great time to experience the bounty Monterey has to offer but the winter months bring some of our best weather without the crowds. From whales and sea otters in the Pacific to the hiking trails in the Salinas Valley, there are plenty of activities to do that don't include having to pack your ski jacket!