By Claire Burke
With midterms fast approaching, what better way to procrastinate studying than by planning for the upcoming spring break? If you’re still trying to figure out how to spend your free time here are some fun ideas that your fellow students have come up with, as well as some other options to ensure you get the most out of your break.
The first and most obvious option is to spend some time at the beach. There are so many great beaches that make having a fun break easy. One of the most popular beaches for students is Butterfly Beach in Santa Barbara. One student referred to the area as, “a great place to walk around and enjoy the scenery.” If you’re looking for a beautiful place to walk or journal, then Butterfly Beach is the place for you.
However, if you want a place to enjoy more active pastimes, you might want to check out Santa Monica. This beach is a great place to play volleyball, Spikeball or throw around a frisbee. According to Anna-Cate Kennis, “Santa Monica has everything you could ever want; shopping, eating, entertainment and activities.” Whether you are looking for a relaxing place to spend your free time or a location to participate in competition with your friends, the beach is always a great option.
One of the unique things about living in Southern California is the fact that the beach and mountains are both a relatively short drive away. Maybe you are like other students and want to ditch the warmer weather this spring break and head up to the mountains. There are a lot of entertaining things that the mountains offer but the most popular among students is snowboarding and skiing.
One name that was often brought up by students was Mountain High located in the San Gabriel Mountains. This resort offers tubing, sledding, skiing and snowboarding. It also provides a place to rent equipment and receive lessons if these activities are new to you.
If you are looking for a different type of thrill, head over to Six Flags Magic Mountain and enjoy the exciting roller coasters it has to offer. With over twenty different rides of varying intensities, Six Flags is perfect for everyone to enjoy. Six Flags also has options for the non-thrill seekers in your friend group. It offers classic amusement park restaurants and unique shops for those who are looking for a more relaxed experience. Its wide menu offers pizza, burgers, funnel cakes and numerous other options. This fairly inexpensive attraction is a great place for your group of friends to enjoy.
A final option that some students are trying out this break is taking a day trip to Malibu. There are countless unique experiences that Malibu has available. Beautiful beaches like Point Dume and El Matador are only a small part of Malibu’s attraction. It also provides shopping squares and unique dining options to make your day trip enjoyable.
One group of students suggested going to the Malibu Country Mart. This place is home to stores such as Vuori, Outerknown and Encore. It also has various dining and drink options including Alfred Coffee, SunLife Organics and Malibu Mutt’s Grill. Overall, there are several fun experiences available in Malibu.
Hopefully looking forward to the future break has given you the extra motivation to finish out midterms. In whatever way you decide to spend your break, be sure to check out some of these great options.
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