Southern California Outdoor Adventure
Astronomy - Observatories * Clubs
Aviation - Airports & Airshows
Beach - Adventure Guide
Biking - Trails * Clubs
Birding - Best parks and nature refuges
Boating - Rivers, Lakes and Marinas
Scouting - Youth Outdoor Groups
Camping - Campgrounds
Fishing - Guides & Outfitters
Ghost Towns - Trails * Clubs
Golf - Courses & Tournaments
Pacific Crest Trail - Trails * Clubs
Guest Ranches - Trails * Clubs
Equestrian - Horse Stables & Trails
Ice Skating - Ice Arenas and Lessons
Kayaking
Marathon - Road Races & Competitions
Recreation - Outdoor Recreation & Sports
Rock Climbing -
Scenic Trails -
Spelunking - Cave Explorers
State Parks - Recreational Programs
Summer Camps - Sports & Academics
Tennis - Courts & Tournaments
Watersports - Pools & Competition
Wildlife - Nature Preserves
Wild Adventures in Southern California
Special guide to the most extreme adventures available at area beaches, islands, mountains, deserts and many points
in between. See also the links to area state and national parks, forests and beaches.
Tour Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area
Over 150,000 acres of rugged mountain, parkland, beaches and
hiking trails overlooking the L.A. Basin and Pacific Ocean.
Tour Channel Islands National Park
Accessible only by boat, these islands are a primary home for
marine mammals and nesting sea birds. Primitive camping, diving,
sportsfishing and boating opportunities abound.
Tour Los Padres National Forest
Large wilderness preserves covering coastal, desert and alpine
terrain and sanctuary for the California Condor.
Abundant camping, picnic grounds and hiking trail opportunities.
Death Valley National Park
3.3 million acre preserve of the most inhospitable and also
scenic terrain in the continental United States. Many historical
landmarks and several species of plant and fish unique only to the
parkland.
Joshua Tree National Park
Large 870 square mile scenic preserve of desert wildlife.
Abundant camping, picnic grounds and hiking trail opportunities.
Tour Santa Catalina Island
Private Recreation and tourism resort on the largest of the
Channel Islands. Boating, Camping, Wildlife and Watersports.
So. Calif. Wilderness Adventures
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Discover California's natural wonders when you explore to a scenic backdrop of amazing desert, mountain, islands and coastal terrain.
Southern California features many exciting high wilderness adventures opportunities for
rock climbing, mountaineering, ocean sailing, camping, hiking and more.
US Olympic Training Center - Chula Vista
150-acre complex adjacent to Lower Otay Lake in San Diego County. The center has sport venues and support facilities
for nine Olympic sports: archery, canoe/kayak, cycling, field hockey, rowing, soccer, softball, tennis, and track & field.
This year-round warm weather facility is the first such project designed from the ground up to serve
aspiring American Olympic athelets.
Cleveland National Forest
Look also for feature on Mount San Jacinto State Park.
Mojave National Preserve
1.4 million acres of historic and natural desert wonders protected
since 1994.
California Whale Watching Tours : Jan-Mar
From January through March, some 28,000 Pacific Gray Whales make their annual migration up along
the coast to their summer Alaska feeding grounds. During the summer Blue and Humpback Whales also
come to visit the local waters delighting visitors with upclose encounters.
Summer Camp Adventures
Traditional outdoor adventure and scout camps. Specialty camps - sports, music, dance,
technology and much more.
Southern California State Parks
Lakes, trails, wildlife habitat and other great outdoor adventure area.
Southern California State Beaches
Watersports, bright sunshine, special events and romantic sunsets.
Tour The Imperial Valley
MainTour's special feature of exciting vacation getaways
for the California Lower Desert - this region is a major
agricultural production center. Very popular for off-road activity
on area sand dunes.
