Summer is a great time to explore the western United States. Whether you’re looking to hike peaks under foot, log miles in a kayak, try regional delicacies or hit one-of-a-kind attractions, the region is teeming with opportunities for adventure and fun. Here’s a look at some of the best summer vacation spots on the West Coast.

Las Vegas

Adventures unfold in Las Vegas at Area 15, an art and entertainment mecca. Watch sword-swallowers and magicians at the circus-like tour at Lost Spirits Distillery, which makes rum. Zoom down Fremont Street in style with the Slotzilla zipline. Seven stories above street level, it’s an unforgettable way to experience downtown Las Vegas.

There’s no shortage of dining options in Sin City, and the food scene is exploding at Resorts World Las Vegas. Specifically, Brezza, from chef Nicole Brisson, which was named one of the best Italian restaurants in the world.

For an outdoor excursion, get up early to avoid peak heat and hike Red Rock National Conservation Area, a tract of wild land 17 miles (27.3 kilometers) due west of the Las Vegas Strip. Depending on which trail you use, you might spot petroglyphs, encounter rock climbers or come face-to-face with a black-tailed jackrabbit.

Sequoia National Park

Soak in one of the Sierra Nevada’s most consistently sunny weather with a visit to Sequoia National Park. The park’s diverse landscape provides a world of natural wonder to explore, from deep canyons and rushing rivers to rugged foothills and some of the world’s largest trees — including General Sherman, which stands at 274.9 feet (83.8 meters) high.

For the ultimate summer seclusion among the sequoias, bookings will soon be available to stay at AutoCamp Sequoia, where you can meander through groves of ancient trees or take a cooling dip in the Kaweah River right from the property. Other local activities include fly fishing, kayaking and hiking, while dark skies make for optimal stargazing come nightfall.

Sedona, Arizona

Sedona is a desert town that’s surrounded by red-rock buttes, steep canyon walls and pine forests. It offers some of the best hiking in the entire state — hikes that are not too steep but make you feel like you’re truly in the middle of nowhere. Devil’s Bridge trail (4 miles, 6.4 kilometer) is the most beloved hike in all of Sedona and takes hikers across the top of a natural sandstone archway.

Sedona also has a vibrant New Age scene due to the area’s vortex sites. These energy centers — there are four main vortices in Sedona: Airport Mesa, Bell Rock, Cathedral Rock at Red Rock Crossing and Boynton Canyon — are thought to facilitate meditation, mind and body healing, prayer and creative thinking.

To be close to multiple great trailheads, stay at Hilton Sedona Resort at Bell Rock. The resort, located less than a mile from Bell Rock, offers expansive suites, private balconies and patios and an 18-hole golf course on-site. You’ll also find a slew of fun activities, including sunrise poolside yoga classes, vortex classes, family-style fireside s’mores, stargazing and more.

There are literally dozens of summer vacation destinations across the West Coast — this is just a sampling of some of the best. So, grab your favorite travel buddies, golf clubs and hiking boots and prepare to have the ultimate summer getaway.