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Santa Barbara Day Trip Top 15 Things To Do

Santa Barbara is within easy day trip distance from Los Angeles. If you are planning on making the journey get an early start because there are plenty of things to do in this beautiful coastal city. Santa Barbara is about … - continue reading -

Top Ten Things To Do in Southern California

Palm Springs Day Trip 25 Fun Things To Do

When you’re checking off the list of reasons why you should plan a visit to Palm Springs, make sure to include, the sunshine, great resorts, shopping, outdoor adventures, museums, and spectacular scenery. This beautiful oasis … - continue reading -

Hollywood Day Trip What to Do Along Hollywood Blvd

Hollywood is a star-studded destination even for those that aren't star struck. But if you are, Hollywood's reputation as an iconic place to rub elbows with the famous isn't that far-fetched, as visitors to the area often … - continue reading -

Olvera Street Los Angeles Day Trip

Olvera Street is truly a magical place nestled among the skyscrapers, condominiums, lofts, restaurants, bars, and clubs is a landmark that still retains its authentic charm and truly captures the essence of what LA used to … - continue reading -

Venice Beach Day Trip Things To Do

Venice Beach is a one-of-a-kind location that has evolved and developed its own unique identity since the turn of the century. From the amusement pier of the 1920’s to the hippies of the 60’s and the Bohemians of today, … - continue reading -

Catalina Island Day Trip Fun Things To Do

Catalina Island Day Trip Tours & Activities

A Catalina Island day trip is perfect for those that don’t have the time to travel to some remote faraway location. Catalina Island is located just 26-miles off the coast of Southern California, southwest of Los … - continue reading -

Laguna Beach Day Trip Where To Go What…

Part sleepy beach town and part thriving art colony, Laguna Beach is a perfect day trip destination. This Orange County beach town has a little of everything for those that want a relaxing getaway and some fun in the … - continue reading -

Newport Beach Back Bay Loop Trail Hiking…

The Back Bay area of Newport Beach describes the inland area, which connects the Upper Newport Bay with Newport Harbor. If you seek a peaceful retreat with a chance to observe nature without straying too far from the city, … - continue reading -

San Clemente Day Trip Things To Do…

San Clemente is located in Southern Orange County and is the last town before you enter the wide open space of Camp Pendleton. What was once a sleepy beach town populated by surfers and marines from Pendleton is now a popular … - continue reading -

Mission San Juan Capistrano Day Trip…

Mission San Juan Capistrano is called the "Jewel of the Missions" and the best known of all the California missions. In 1796, work was begun on a large stone church that was to be the most magnificent of all the California … - continue reading -

Old Towne Orange Day Trip Points Of…

Old Towne Orange Day Trip things to do and see along with some great places to eat. Located in Orange County, California, the City of Orange and it's circa 1920s Old Town District is the perfect destination for a lazy weekend … - continue reading -

Anaheim Packing House Day Trip Amazing…

While most people travel to Anaheim to visit Disneyland the city has a few attractions worthy of a day trip including the Anaheim Packing House. The Anaheim Packing House is a collection of eatery’s every foodie will love. … - continue reading -

Julian Day Trip 15 Fun Things To Do…

Julian Day Trip Fun Things To Do Located in the mountains 60 miles east of downtown San Diego, is the historic gold mining town of Julian. Once a booming hub during California's gold rush, this rustic but charismatic hidden … - continue reading -

Old Town San Diego Day Trip What To See…

Visiting Old Town San Diego is like taking a step back in history. Often called the birthplace of California, Old Town is the location of the first Spanish settlement in the region and makes a great day trip destination. Old … - continue reading -

Potato Chip Rock Day Trip Lake Poway…

Potato Chip Rock is an eight-mile round-trip hike from the parking at Lake Poway Park lot to the top of Mt. Woodson. The hike up to Potato Chip Rock is steep with little or no shade and may not be suitable for novice … - continue reading -

Birch Aquarium at Scripps Day Trip…

Birch Aquarium is a great place for a day of family fun, the aquarium is the public part of the world-renowned Scripps Institution of Oceanography at the University of California, San Diego. On any given day school … - continue reading -

Cabrillo National Monument San Diego Day…

If you or someone you are traveling with is an architecture buff, then you will be captivated with a visit to Point Loma Lighthouse. However, once you arrive, you will soon discover that Cabrillo National Monument is so much … - continue reading -

Myrtle Creek Botanical Gardens Day Trip…

You'll find charming Myrtle Creek Botanical Gardens in Fallbrook, not all that far down the road from San Diego. But once you arrive, Myrtle Creek will make you feel like you are a million miles away from the hustle and … - continue reading -

San Diego Zoo Affordable Family Fun…

San Diego Zoo is Southern California's most affordable attraction. And with so much to see and do you will have a hard time fitting it all into a one day visit There are nearly 4,000 animals living at the San Diego zoo … - continue reading -

Griffith Observatory Los Angeles Day…

The Griffith Observatory is perched on top of Mount Hollywood in the hills above Los Angeles. The observatory has been a popular California landmark since it was built in 1935. The grounds surrounding the observatory … - continue reading -

Pirate’s Dinner Adventure Buena…

Pirate's Dinner Adventure Show is only a short drive from Disneyland. Perfect for children and adults alike, Pirates Dinner Adventure is “the world’s most unique interactive dinner show.” Pirate's Dinner Show Buy … - continue reading -

San Diego Zoo Safari Park Tickets &…

San Diego Zoo Safari Park offers a real African safari adventure a short drive from downtown San Diego. Safari Park is 1800-plus acres of exotic animals and botanical gardens galore, carved out of the hills and canyons of … - continue reading -

Carlsbad Flower Fields Free Viewing Area…

Carlsbad Flower Fields are easy to spot as you travel along the San Diego freeway. The flowers have been blooming in the hills above the Pacific ocean for over fifty years. The flower fields will be open for public viewing … - continue reading -

Santa Monica Pier Day Trip Coney Island…

Sometimes referred to as the Coney Island of the West Coast, the Santa Monica Pier actually started out as two tiers built separately in 1909. Expect to see kids running, someone playing the guitar, artists hawking creations, … - continue reading -

El Capitan Canyon Santa Barbara Luxury…

While not directly on the Beach, El Capitan Canyon Resort is within easy walking distance to the Beach. Accommodations at El Capitan Canyon Resort include Safari Tents, Cabins, and Yurts. Imagine going camping with the only … - continue reading -

Big Sur Road Trip 15 Must-See Things To…

Big Sur, California is one of the most beautiful regions in the world with visitors coming from thousands of miles away to drive along California's Pacific Coast Highway. Big Sur is about 150 miles south of San Francisco and … - continue reading -

Santa Barbara Day Trip Top 15 Things To…

Sycamore Springs Resort Central Coast…

Sycamore Springs Resort is more than your ordinary spa. It’s a sanctuary that has been put together by a special group of people, to create a special kind of place. A retreat for residents travelers along the California … - continue reading -

Carpinteria State Beach Camping…

Carpinteria State Beach offers 216 campsites for RV's and tent camping. The campground is within the town of Carpinteria. Shopping and restaurants are nearby so if you forget anything or are looking for something other than … - continue reading -

Oceano Train Depot and Railroad Museum…

Oceano Train Depot Railroad Museum is located along Highway One in the California Central town of Oceano. This beautifully restored 1904 Southern Pacific Railroad Station looks better today than when it was the main transit … - continue reading -

Noah Purifoy Joshua Tree Outdoor Museum…

Day Trip to Noah Purifoy Joshua Tree Outdoor Museum Noah Purifoy Outdoor Museum, way out there in the middle of nowhere along a dusty desert road is an unusual collection of artwork. Artist Noah Purifoy (1917-2004) … - continue reading -

Randsburg California Ghost Town Day Trip…

Randsburg located just off Highway 395 in the part of eastern Kern County known as the Rand Area. Travelers will be transported back in time to the early gold mining days of California when they visit the Living Ghost Town of … - continue reading -

Big Morongo Canyon Preserve Day Trip…

Sometimes bigger is better. This is certainly the case at the Big Morongo Canyon Preserve. The park spreads over 31,000 acres of the Little San Bernardino Mountain Range. The differing elevations mean that an incredibly … - continue reading -

Palm Springs Day Trip 25 Fun Things To…

Palm Springs Tramway Discount Tickets…

The Palm Springs Tramway takes visitors from the hot desert floor to the cool San Jacinto mountains. Take an exciting trip on the world's largest rotating tram cars that hold up to eighty passengers. The adventure starts … - continue reading -

Antelope Valley Day Trip Things To Do…

Aptly named after the Pronghorn antelopes that are said to have roamed the desert floor until being eliminated by hunters in the 1880s, Antelope Valley is a unique blend of remote desert landscapes and cutting-edge … - continue reading -

Top 10 California Train Trips…

Napa Valley Wine Train Napa Valley Wine Train has been in operation since 1989. The wine train can carry nearly 400 passengers through the Napa Valley and usually makes two trips a day. The Napa Valley Wine Train is pulled … - continue reading -

10 Best Family Day Trips From Los…

Here are 10 fun ideas for family-friendly outings in and around Los Angeles. Both parents and children will love these day trips. Travel time to these destinations, two hours or less from downtown Los Angeles. 1. Los … - continue reading -

Top Ten Northern California Attractions…

Emerald Bay State Park Lake Tahoe One of the most visited areas of Lake Tahoe and deservedly so. Emerald Bay has the only island on Lake Tahoe, Fannette Island, which rises above the surface of Lake Tahoe by 150 … - continue reading -

Top Ten Southern California Day Trips…

With so many destinations on Daytrippen.com, we decided to list our top ten Southern California day trips. All of these trips can be made in one day from just about anywhere in SoCal. This list is not in any particular order … - continue reading -

Off Beat Bizarre Los Angeles Museums…

Looking for something different to do this weekend we have a list of Bizarre Los Angeles Museums that just might do the trick. Most of these museums are located in and around Hollywood so its possible to visit several of them … - continue reading -

9 Stunning Southern California Beach Destinations

10 Stunning Southern California Beach…

With near year-round perfect beach weather just about any day is good for a trip to the beach. Here is our list of the best Southern California Beach Destinations. Point Dume State Beach Point Dume Beach is located in a … - continue reading -

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