This has been cold winter in many parts of the country, and I bet many people in the upper Midwest are thinking about going on a vacation, just to see some green, get some fresh air, and get away from the crippling cold. California train travel is a good way to see this beautiful state, and Amtrak has some wonderful options for seeing this state, without the hassle of driving. Many Californians prefer California train travel to driving vacations because they know the hassles that freeway closures and tie ups cause, so they elect to leave the car at home and hop on a train.
California train travel, especially along the coast, is wonderfully relaxing and the scenery is second to none. Imagine hour after hour of watching the Pacific Ocean and its beautiful cliffs, sea birds, pounding waves, and surfers from the comfort of a train as you speed by at 60 to 70 miles an hour. California train travel affords many luxuries, and not just the views. The food in the dining cars is really good, the sleeping cars are comfortable, and best of all, you do not have to do any of the driving.
