California Fun

California is a large state with many large cities. Each140 artworks from the years 1970 to present and see
city has its own culture and there are a million things toYosemite through the eyes of various artists. The
do. From coast to coast there are a variety ofmuseum is located at the Museum of the American
activities available to do and see in February. TheWest Institute for the Study of the American West
AMGEN Tour of California is a bicycle race that takesGriffith Park Campus in Los Angeles.
place in eight stages and eight cities. You can catchIf you find yourself in San Francisco Bay in February,
the Prologue in San Francisco, stage one is Sausalitoyou may find time to take a Moonlight Sail with OCSC
to Santa Rosa, stage two is Santa Rosa toSailing. These are held once a month and are $40 for
Sacramento, stage three is Stockton to San Jose,non-members. The sail gives you the opportunity to sail
stage four is Seaside to San Luis Obispo, stage five ison a yacht skippered by a professional. You can enjoy
in Solvang, stage six is Santa Barbara to Santa Claritain the beauty of the sail or even help out. After the sail
and stage seven is in Long Beach. Several teamsthey hold a party with chili, chips, salsa, snacks and
from around the world meet in California in Februarybeverages. These sails are popular winter events in
for a race that is 650 miles long. The race runs throughthe San Francisco Bay area and are sure to be a
the redwoods, through the wine country and to thebeautiful experience and a chance for some relaxation.
Pacific Coast.California is a large state and these events don't even
Yosemite Park is a national icon and at the Autrybegin to cover everything that there is to do, however,
National Center-Museum of the American West youthey are very unique and can be a lot of fun as well
will have the opportunity to view art of the park. Thereas interesting. So, whether you are on vacation or just
are a number of artists to be featured and Part II oflooking for something to do, California has a lot of
the exhibition is to be exhibited through the month ofoptions in February.
February. This exhibit allows visitors to view more than