With the end of the year comes a new world of travel possibilities. You can spend December fully embracing the chill of the season, or find a warm getaway if that’s more of your style! Good thing the United States offers opportunities for travelers of all types, with destinations scattered throughout the country.
Starting from the West Coast heading east, here’s a list of the top 26 destinations to visit this December:
1. Joshua Tree National Park, California
Winter is without a doubt the best time to visit the deserts in California. Joshua Tree National Park is one of the best places to visit in the colder months. The park’s temperatures lower on average by December to a range of near 40 degrees F overnight to near 60 degrees F by afternoon, which makes daytime hiking and rock climbing infinitely more enjoyable than the unbearable summertime heat.
Deserts make up around a quarter of the state, so there are plenty of other areas to visit in December. Check out this BMTM post for some of the best deserts to visit in California.
More of California’s hidden places here:
2. Mendocino County, California
Mendocino County in California is famous for having weather reminiscent of eternal spring and December sees chilly temperatures that are cold enough to bundle up for, but warm enough to be able to get outside and enjoy the area’s moody California coastline.
Fort Bragg is part of Mendocino County and is home to the legendary Glass Beach, which gets its name from the layer of colorful sea glass that washes up on its shore. In Mendocino, you can check out Jug Handle State…
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