Things to do in California

It is no surprise that California is one of the most sought-out work assignment destinations by travel nurses. Its unique blend of cosmopolitan, beach life, and celebrity atmosphere rolled into one make for an exciting work time. Besides enjoying some of the highest pay scales in Los Angeles and San Diego, travel nurses can compliment their fun with California's finest attractions and activities. Let's take a look into the fun things travel nurses can do in California.

California is known for its sandy coastlines and coastal mini cities. However, its celebrity status means plenty of fun for travel nurses as well. Head up to Beverly Hills and rub elbows with celebrities at hotspots like Hollywood and the South Coast Plaza in Costa Mesa. This area is full of hundreds of shopping malls, including the Downtown Disney Mall in Anaheim and Salinas Oldtown. The trademark California amusement parks include the classic Disneyland, the new California Adventure theme park, the ultra popular Universal Studios, and Sea World.

Disneyland deserves a paragraph all by itself, particularly for its breathtaking array of activities which include 60 plus rides, more than 50 shops and 30 restaurants divided into eight different "mini" theme parks. For a short weeks stay, hotel and motel accommodations won't be a problem as there are more than 150 total bed & breakfast establishments in the city of Anaheim.

For more action packed fun, head straight down to Southern California as well. Southern California is the capital of the US when it comes to sports like surfing, golf, tennis, biking, and boating. Head to Huntington Beach, where surfers are held in high acclaim with its own International Surfing Museum. On top of that is the nation's Surfers' Hall of Fame. Exciting parks are all over the California coast. City parks are endless, and each has its own array of entertainment features like sports complexes, restaurants, picnic areas, and specialty centers.

For big screen buffs, there is the Museum of Television and Radio in Beverly Hills. Close to the rolling hills of Hollywood, this museum lets visitors watch screenings of their favorite episodes. They also have seminars headed by famous celebrities like Hugh Hefner every once in a while.

Another attraction you should definitely set out to see when in California is Rodeo Drive. Pound for pound, Rodeo Drive is the most luxurious celebrity shopping hotspot in the country. It is a shopping strip that runs north to famed Santa Monica Boulevard, where it shifts into private multi million dollar homes. All of the name brand designers have stores here, including Gucci, Armani, Ralph Lauren and more. What's more, this exclusive area is home to the most expensive boutique in the world. Customers have to make appointments just to get inside! Of course, don't let this discourage you - there is plenty to do for non-celebrities like us!

From the strips of California coastline to Jay Leno tapings in West Alameda Avenue in Burbank all the way down to Disneyland, there is something for everyone. Travel nurses should make it a point to at least investigate the possibility of working in exciting California!