Shasta Cascade
For the group looking to dive deep into the great outdoors, start your getaway in Butte County. Known as 'California’s Last Frontier', Butte County combines year-round, outdoor recreation with a booming craft beer scene. As you explore rivers, waterfalls, mountains and jutting cliffs, it becomes the obvious choice for any stag weekend, birthday rel="noopener noreferrer" party or manly escape. Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. in Chico, referred to as the birthplace of California Beer, offers regular facility tours and tastings.
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High Sierra
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San Francisco Bay Area
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Central Coast
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Los Angeles County
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Inland Empire
When you think about taking a guys’ trip to Southern California, you might think about catching some sun and hitting the waves on the beach. Well, you might be surprised to know that it is also a great place for winter recreation. A day shredding the slopes, paired with refuelling at the Bullwheel Bar & Grill or the Foggy Goggle, make Mountain High Resort an ideal guys’ getaway destination.
San Diego County
Guys who are considering a sports-filled getaway are encouraged to plan their stay in San Diego. In addition to catching the Padres play a Major League Baseball game at Petco Park, San Diego offers the Sport of Kings twice a year at the Del Mar Thoroughbred Club, an amazing range of golf course terrains and views, plus sport fishing on the Pacific. After an exhilarating day of sports, you'll want to head out for a night on the town. San Diego offers many choices including local bars, intimate live music venues, stadiums and amphitheatres, and Vegas-style nightclubs with multilevel dance floors and rooftop bars.