Eastman Lake, California

A tranquil lake ‘bout an hour north of Fresno, Eastman Lake has a lucky 13 miles of shoreline, golden grassy hills, oak and chaparral-covered slopes, and scenic mountain views. The staff here are a friendly bunch that totally get that girls (and guys) just wanna have fun. They’ve been praised repeatedly in online reviews.

Primarily used for water sports like water skiing, jet skiing, sailing, kayaking, canoeing and windsurfing, the park also offers a number of trails for hikers, mountain bikers and equestrians. The Monument Ridge area has a disc golf course, softball diamond, picnic tables and portable restrooms. Visitors can also camp overnight, fish (it’s California's first Trophy Bass Fishery) and hunt (provided you follow the laws of the land). Try to avoid the peak summer months if you’re adverse to serious heat. Even Nelly would be screaming, “IT’S HOT IN HERE!