California is home to 9 National Parks and 270 State Parks, the most of any state. From surfing in the Pacific to climbing in Sierra Nevada Mountains, it offers an unbelievable choice of outdoor activities.
Check out what the Golden State has on offer!
Lakes in California
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8 Amazing Recreational Lakes near Paso Robles, CA
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11 Top-Rated Recreational Lakes near Arnold, CA
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11 Most Stunning and Accessible Lakes near Mt Shasta
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15 Gorgeous Recreational Lakes near Lake Tahoe
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11 Fantastic Recreational Lakes near Temecula, CA
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15 Incredible Recreational Lakes near Sacramento, CA (+ Map)
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9 Fantastic Lakes near Palm Springs, CA
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7 Fun Lakes near Modesto, CA for Swimming, Fishing, and Kayaking
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9 Epic Lakes for Views and Recreation near Bishop, CA
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7 Lakes near Bakersfield, CA – Perfect for Swimming, Fishing, and Kayaking
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11 Lakes and Rivers for Recreation near Fresno, CA
Trails in California
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8 FANTASTIC Trails for Walking and Running near Alameda, CA
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10 Top-Rated Hikes near Santa Ynez, CA
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7 Top-Rated Trails for Hiking and Running at Lake Chabot, CA
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11 Best Hiking and Running Trails near Vista, CA
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13 Best Hiking and Running Trails near Pismo Beach, CA
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17 TOP-RATED Hiking and Running Trails near Fremont, CA
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15 Top-Rated Hiking Trails on Big Sur Coast
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19 Best Trails for Hiking and Running near Santa Rosa, CA
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15 Highest-Rated Hiking Trails near Bakersfield, CA
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17 Top Hiking and Running Trails 30 Minutes from Escondido, CA
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Top 17 Hiking and Running Trails near Fresno, CA
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11 Best Running and Hiking Trails near Moreno Valley, CA
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13 Best Hikes in San Francisco and Bay Area
