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"Hell is other people." -
Jean-Paul Sartre
Peak
Seasons
California population may
be growing,
but there not building any more Yosemite's
 Make sure you plan your trip & book your lodging
or campgrounds well in advance. In this west coast world, 3-6
months is not unheard of.
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With the California population nearing 34
million people it's a wonder we don't kill each other faster.
Yep, that's right the statistics are really true: One outta
8 Americans lives in California!
This staggering population, plus the traditional families that are still canking out babies, and then add the increased tourism industry that brings in millions of outta state residents for conventions
& vacations, it's amazing the locals can find any secret
refuge for weekend get-aways. That what this site, Total Escape,
is for!
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| There's nothing worse than planning
a trip, only to fight traffic
on your way outta town, stand in long lines & see way too
many tourists running about. Enjoying nature shouldn't have to
include thousands of other people. Try these helpful tips for
avoiding the crowds. Get more solitude & relaxation out of
your vacation. Check our Fairs, Festivals,
& Events list to know when certain towns & areas
will be busiest. |
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Try out new areas! If you've never heard of it, chances are
most people haven't either. Go ahead, explore a little...
Busy Seasons
Summer is definitely
the tourist season in California. All the out-of-staters coming
in to see the amazing Golden State: the recreation & the sights
it has to offer. Summertime is the busiest time to visit the well-known
areas such as:
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Best time to plan trips to avoid summer
crowds is -
- Before Memorial Day (last weekend in May)
- After Labor Day (first weekend in Sept.)
- Plan your trip to overnight in the National
Forest lands adjacent to the National
Park. You can do still enjoy the nature and scenic attractions without
having to sleep with the crowds in the expensive campgrounds. Plenty of secluded
primitive camping & small
campgrounds are available in the NFS.
- California State Parks are
very abundant too, often less crowded during the week days and non holiday weekends.
Winter
can be the busiest time to visit these areas:
- desert towns (with spa resorts)
- mountain resorts (with skiing)
Alternative
Ski Resorts
California's
Off Seasons
Catalina Island
| Off Season = November and April |
Grand Canyon
| Overall Off season =
November and April |
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North
Rim
Closes for Winter. October and April
Before Memorial Day or after Labor Day. |
South
Rim
Open all year.
Off season = November and March |
Sierra Nevada
Yosemite
Better Book
It Now
This is a list of some super popular California destinations
that have limited accommodations.
Total Escape recommends you book early if you wanna spot at one
of these prime places, especially in summer months.
Avoiding
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We all have things that annoy us.
| annoyance |
found near |
season to visit |
avoid this time |
| mosquitoes |
mountains |
Sept thru April |
June thru August |
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coastal |
Sept thru April |
May thru August |
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deserts |
Dec thru April |
Wet rainy season: water = skeeters |
| snow |
mountains |
May thru Nov |
Dec thru May |
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country |
March and April |
winter storms linger |
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high deserts |
Nov thru April |
winter months; elevations 3000'+ |
| 100+ heat |
deserts |
Nov thru May |
summer months can be hot |
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country |
check the forecast
in advance! |
check the forecast
in advance! |
| high winds |
deserts |
check the forecast
in advance! |
check the forecast
in advance! |
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coastal |
Oct thru March |
Fall and Winter storms |
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mountains |
Oct thru April |
Fall and Winter storms |
| children |
mountains |
Sept thru May |
summertime, family camping |
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