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2 0 1 7 T R A V E L G U I D E T O C A L I F O R N I A 27 SAILING in the Santa Barbara Channel off the Ventura coast, right; snorkeling at Van Damme State Park, Mendocino County, center; mountain biking at Lake Tahoe, boXom. On Land California has some of the world's best golf, including the legendary seaside Pebble Beach Golf Links, home of Bill Murray's favorite annual event, the AT&T National Pro-Am tournament. Or try any one of the hundreds of public and private clubs scat- tered across the state. If you aren't into the clubs, grab a frisbee and try some disc golf at one of the more than 200 California courses. Mountain and road biking are great ways to get a workout while experiencing the state's landscape, whether it be from tricky single-track downhill trails around Lake Tahoe, flatter cross-country trips or perhaps an urban ride using San Francisco's Bike Share program. Skateboarding is practically the state sport, with skateparks seen every- where from the sport's birthplace at Venice Beach to the smallest inland town. For a different sort of ride, make like native son John Wayne and saddle up for some horseback riding on trails near cities, around dude ranches or on multi-day wilder- ness journeys. If desert sands don't appeal to you, try those on the beaches of Southern Cal- ifornia that are lined with volleyball nets for pickup games and professional tournaments. California sunshine is also good for year- round tennis, be it on public courts or at a posh resort. And the fitness-crazy culture of California provides plenty of opportunities to join outdoor workout "bootcamps" and yoga sessions in city parks. In Water California has more than 840 miles of coastline along the Pacific Ocean, a prime launching spot for every manner of water sport, including surfing, sailing, SCUBA and