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Geographically, California is the third largest state in the nation; only Alaska and Texas are larger.  Economically, were California a separate country, it would rank among the top eight economies in the world.  California is the nation's leading agricultural state, and 104 of the 500 fastest growing U.S. technology companies are based in California.

That alone is enough to fill all the California vacation rentals by owner houses and condos, but its natural resources and beauty are the real draw. 

California has the highest point (Mt. Whitney, in Sequoia National Park, at 14,495 feet above sea level,) and the lowest point (Badwater, in Death Valley National Park, at 280 feet below sea level) in the lower 48 states bringing hikers and thrill seakers to their California vacation rentals by owner accomodation. 

California also has a coastline more than 1,264 miles long with a proliferation of California vacation rentals by owner scattered along the coastline.

The allure of the Golden State is understandable -- abundant resources, some of the nation's most agreeable weather and a stunningly varied landscape.  Only in California can you spend a day skiing fresh alpine powder, followed by a stroll on a warm, sunny beach, followed by dinner at a swank urban bistro, then dancing at numerous nightclubs.  Although it sounds like the movies, this is reality in the state of California, which combines mountains, coastline, and major cities. And California vacation rentals by owner brings you close to it all.

California was a colonial province of the Spanish empire during the years 1769 to 1821.  Twenty-one Franciscan missions along the coast from San Diego to San Francisco governed the province.
 
The discovery of gold near Coloma in 1848 brought thousands of prospectors to California.   Mining towns quickly proliferated and most were just as quickly abandoned.Following the gold rush, California continued to grow, first through agriculture, then through new industries. 

There are over 365 state and national parks in California easily accessible with your California vacation rentals by owner..  That's one reason why California is the number one travel destination in the U.S., attracting almost 300 million visitors a year. 

Yosemite Falls in Yosemite National Park drops 2,425 feet, the longest drop in the United States.Antelope Valley California Poppy Reserve attracts wildflower lovers from their California vacation rentals by owner accomodations to the parched, high desert land mid-March through mid-May every year. Red Rock Canyon State Park along the western edge of the El Paso Mountain range displays unique and colorful layers of white, pink, red, and brown cliffs.With the exception of Mt. Kilimanjaro, Mt. Diablo State Park Summit offers a sweeping panorama showing more of the earth's surface than any other peak in the world.

You can see the world's tallest living tree (367.5 feet) in the Montgomery Woods State Reserve in Mendocino County with your California vacation rentals by owner. You also can see an active volcano at Lassen Volcanic National Park in the northern Shasta Cascade region with your California vacation rentals by owner, also.
 
At the King Range National Conservation Area, the mountains rise from the sea and reaches 4,087 feet in less than three miles. Rugged topography and record rainfall create a unique mountain wilderness. Climb the 680 ft Eureka Dunes in Death Valley National Park while staying nearby in your California vacation rentals by owner accomodation.
 

CALIFORNIA IS A SPORTS LOVERS' PARADISE

Hiking
You supply the legs, and California supplies the trails. Your outing can be as simple as a brief walk in city and regional parks, or as challenging as a 600-mile backpacking expedition on the Pacific Crest

Trail.  Check out Yosemite National Park, Mount Tamalpais State Park, Mount Diablo State Park, the Tahoe Rim Trail at Lake Tahoe, and the Golden Gate National Recreation Area near San Francisco.
 
Rafting & Kayaking
Try white-water rafting on California's rushing rivers.  Families will love rafting on the Lower Klamath or the South Fork of the American River, and the more daring should try the North Fork of the American River or the Tuolumne River.
 
Skiing & Snowboarding
More than 50 snow resorts offer downhill and cross-country skiing, snowboarding, ice skating, and more.The powder falls in feet, not inches, and you'll find thousands of acres to traverse.
 
Bicycling
With great terrain variety, California is a mecca for cyclists.

Surfing, dude!
The Delta, near Rio Vista, is one of the top 12 windsurfing areas in the world.

STILL MORE ACTIVITIES IN CALIFORNIA

Knott's Berry Farm has cowboys & Indians, thrill rides (ride the Silver Bullet!) and entertainment.Universal Studios Hollywood has some of the world's most thrilling roller coasters, entertainment, and "behind-the-scenes" Hollywood studio tours.

You'll find more than 700 wineries in the state of California.

Whale watch the 20,000 gray whales that pass along California's shores from December to April.

Visit Furnace Creek Inn, built in Death Valley in 1927, which boasts a spring-fed swimming pool and the lowest grass golf course in the world, 214 feet below sea level.

Go spelunking in the 300+ caves in Modoc County's Lava Beds National Monument.

Dine at Musso & Frank's Grill, Hollywood's oldest restaurant.

Take your pet to afternoon tea and an overnight stay at Doris Day's Cypress Inn in Carmel.

Kayak with the otters in Monterey Bay, then tour the Monterey Bay Aquarium.

Anglers pursue salmon and other species.  Clear Lake,  near Kelseyville, is said to be one of the nation's finest bass repositories.

California boasts some of the nation's finest golfing. The golf courses along the Monterey Peninsula (including Pebble Beach) offer a choice of ocean views or forested valleys.

There's plenty to see and do in California with the convenience of your California vacation rentals by owner house, condo or cabin. Whether you are the outdoor type or shopaholic, you'll find more than enough to keep you entertained. Choose from remote wilderness, monster roller coasters, culturally significant landmarks, fine dining, haute couture and the fine California vacation rentals by owner accomodations. You won't be disappointed in California!