Southern California Day Trips
Featured Day Trips for the Southern California
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Crystal Cove - One of the few places left in Orange County where you can walk for miles along the coastline and see it in its natural state. Restored beach front cottages can be rented out for that ultimate vacation.
Free Places in Southern California
Try some of these free destinations when your on a tight budget. No need to spend hundreds on your one day trip

Fillmore and Western Railway - Take a 20 mile journey through the scenic Heritage Valley. A really fun train trip on the "Movie Train". Trip last about three hours with a stop over in Santa Paula California.
Palm Springs Aerial Tramway - Climb from the desert to the cool Mountains. The perfect desert desert get-a-way for the day or an extended weekend. Stay cool in the summer of play in the snow in the winter.
Little Saigon - The three square mile area pf Westminster has hundreds of restaurants and shops to explore. Park your car and take a walking tour to enjoy all the charms of this area. Arrive early for easy parking places.
Nixon Library - Nine acre Library and Birthplace with many historic exhibits. A very interesting place to visit. The Library will surprise you with all it has to offer. See beautiful rose garden and reflection pond.
Santa Barbara Zoo - Excellent medium size zoo with a wide range of displays. The Santa Barbara Zoo is very kid friendly and even has a miniature that circles the zoo. Perfect location overlooking the coast.
Pismo Beach - Classic California beach town perfect for a long weekend or local vacation. Drive your car on the beach, explore wine country, take a walk on the pier or kick back on the wide sandy beach.
USS Midway Museum - Located downtown in San Diego at Navy Pier. America's longest serving Aircraft Carrier. Fun and educational day in downtown San Diego, California. The view from the flight deck is amazing.
Bates Nut Farm - Picnic and park areas, farm zoo, and the Bates store that is filled with fresh, delicious nuts, candies, dried fruits, chocolates, and gourmet delights. The farm is fun to visit any time of the year.
Upper Newport Bay - Ecological reserve protects over 75 acres of wet lands. The back bay loop is very popular with hikers, runners and bike riders. You will be amazed how beautiful the back bay is.
Mission San Juan Capistrano - Mission San Juan Capistrano, the Birthplace of Orange County, was founded more than two hundred years ago. The historic mission is a must see in OC.
LA Farmers Market - The original 1934 Los Angeles Farmers Market. Restaurants, specialty shops, gifts and more. This historic LA market is a must see. Next door is the upscale Grove Shopping Center
Griffith Observatory - The Observatory has been a major Los Angeles landmark since 1935. Admission and parking are free. The Hollywood sign can be see from the grounds of the Observatory. This place is amazing and the price is hard to beat.
Chinatown Los Angeles - Shopping, dining, and waking tours of this historic area of Los Angeles. This 16 square block district is filled with family-owned shops and ethnic restaurants. Within walking distance of Union Station or Olvera Street.
Jalama Beach Santa Barbara - One of the most unique places to camp along the coast. Campsites are assigned on a first come, first served basis. Very secluded beach. Try out the world famous Jalama burger for lunch.
Trestles Beach - One of California’s greatest surfing beaches. Visit the last undeveloped coastal area in Southern california. You have to see this beach. No close parking you have to hike about a mile to get to Trestles.
Tips on Tripping - What you need to know before you set off on your Day Trip.
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