Rocklin, California

Famed for its 360-degree panoramic views of the Sierra Nevada Mountains and the Sutter-Butte Mountains, Rocklin is renowned for its bevy of recreational activities and quality discount hotel options. Only 2 hours from both Lake Tahoe and the Pacific Ocean, this lovely town is the ideal middle point for adventure. Stay local for some of your stay and learn about the towns past from the Rocklin History Museum, before taking the time to admire one of the towns old mines. Both Bringham and Hawes Quarry offer rock climbers an exciting granite boulder climbing challenge.