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Want to escape to California without emptying yoursavings?
Skip the tourist traps and go for the gems that arent popularly publicized.
The streets are lined with windmills, bakeries smell like fresh pastries, andwine tasting roomsare everywhere.
), and plenty left over for activities.
Pro tip: lots of wineries offer free tastings in winter.
Thats Paso Robles for you.
This central coast gem is wine country without the Napa attitude or prices.
A week here runs about $2,400 for a family in winter.
Winter means youll have many of those 200-plus wineries practically to yourself.
Skip Christmas week and come in early December or late February.
Oceanside
While everyone else fights for hotel rooms in San Diego, smart travelers head to Oceanside.
Its your base for seeing the redwoods without paying Big Sur prices.
Winter bonus: the moody coastline makes for amazing photos.
State parks are always a win forcheap family fun.
Just remember prices can swing based on when you book and how fancy you want to get.
But thats the beauty of these spots, you dont need to get fancy to have a great time.
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