There is something absolutely perfect about California as a vacation destination. Taking some time away with male friends is a great way to blow off some steam, and guy trips with your dad can be a wonderful bonding exercise. From adventure and adrenaline to relaxation and culture, California really has it all.
Whether you like the thrills and spills of a hotrod car show, the excitement of watching a big game, adventurous surfing in La Jolla, or just a luxurious cruise along the Pacific coast, California is the perfect destination for a seriously memorable guy’s vacation.
Here are some of the best options for the perfect manly break in the Golden State.
Surfing
Surfing is basically the official sport of California, and there is an array of gorgeous surfing beaches up and down the coast, with the world-famous breaks of SoCal particularly noteworthy.
Grabbing a wetsuit and a board can make for an awesome guy’s experience, and California is the place to do it. Start your trip off at the beaches at La Jolla in San Diego, or The Wedge in Newport Beach.
Catch a game
If your crowd is into sports, you won’t want to miss the big names in California. In LA, the Lakers are a huge draw if basketball is your thing, while the Dodgers will satisfy your baseball cravings and the Rams are the way to go for football.
You can also catch one of the most successful MLS teams ever at LA Galaxy. Elsewhere, the San Diego Padres and the San Jose Earthquakes are great value, while no trip to California would be complete for sports fans without seeing the San Francisco 49ers play on their home turf.
Steak
After a long, hard day of wall-to-wall enjoyment, nothing hits the spot on a guy’s vacation more than an enormous steak, and California takes its meat pretty darn seriously.
The Hitching Post in the small town of Casmalia might look low-key on the outside, but you don’t get to feature on the Forbes list of Ten Great BBQ Joints in the USA without a deep appreciation of good steak.
For something a little fancier try Mastro’s Steakhouse in Beverly Hills, where the 48oz porterhouse will provide you with an experience you will genuinely never forget.
Craft beer
Rounding off the day with a few beers is a must for a great guy’s trip, and luckily California has one of the best craft brewing scenes in the…
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