Recreation

Southern California Recreation

Southern California is a great place for outdoor recreation. This is a place that is famous for someone being able to surf in the morning and snow ski in the afternoon of the same day. We have mountains and deserts which are great for hiking, bicycling, and motorcycling. We have a coast that range from rocky cliffs to wide sandy beaches. Some of the natural areas have also been protected in the form of National Parks, National Monuments, National Recreation Areas, State Parks, and even County Parks.

These pages will help to show what Southern California has to offer for the outdoor enthusiast. They will also show how you can improve your commute by taking advantage of our weather instead of driving, when possible.

Explore Southern California

Discover outdoor recreation and activities throughout the region.

OUTDOORS

Parks

Explore parks and protected natural areas throughout Southern California.

BICYCLING

San Diego

Bicycling information and resources for the central San Diego region.

BICYCLING

Santa Clarita

Bicycling information, trails, and resources for the Santa Clarita Valley.

ATTRACTIONS

Amusement Parks

Explore amusement and theme parks throughout Southern California.

AIR SPORTS

Hang Gliding

Explore hang gliding locations and flying opportunities throughout Southern California.

SCENIC ROADS

Motorcycling

Explore Southern California roads and destinations from a motorcyclist’s perspective.

HIKING

Santa Clarita

Hiking trails, parks, and open spaces throughout the Santa Clarita Valley.

ON THE WATER

San Diego Kayaking

Explore kayaking opportunities along San Diego’s bays, reservoirs, and coast.