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Kayaking
Southern California - Central California - Northern California
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Swimming
Carpinteria, Ca (Santa Barbara County
Carpinteria City Beach
One of the safest swimming spots around. Perfect for mom's with young kids.
Chico, Ca
Swimming holes at Bidwell Park
Big Chico Creek's swift winter current has carved out several splendid swimming holes among
giant basalt boulders. They are Bear Hole, Alligator Hole and Brown's Hole. see link above.
Berkeley, Ca
Lake Anza Tilden Park
The lake's sandy beach is warm & sheltered from winds. A good place a retreat after a day in Berkeley.
Shasta County, Ca
Burney Creek Falls - Take trail up to the falls and then take the Burney Creek Trail to
Lake Britton Beach and you will truly see one of the most beautiful swimming holes ever!
Gorda, Ca (Monterey County)
Salmon Creek Falls in the Los Padres National Forest is a fresh water spring fed
swimming hole and a favorite of those driving up or down the coast along the Big Sur Hwy.
Crescent City, Ca
The Smith River - Jedediah Smith Redwood State Park. Deep pools of pristine water.
Yes, it is cool, and very refreshing! A great family swimming place and the
region is so gorgeous!
Nevada City, Ca
South Yuba River State Park west of Nevada City at the Indian Springs Campground, near Cisco
Grove, Ca you will find our favorite swimming hole. Giant granite rocks to sun on
and crystal clear, cool water. Except on weekends it is not crowded.
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