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Los Angeles Day Trips >>
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 -
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 1920s to the hippies of the ’60s and the Bohemians of today, Venice … - continue reading -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
Orange County >>
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 -
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 -
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 -
Ortega Highway 74 Road Trip Points Of…
California Route 74, otherwise known as Ortega Highway, stretches just over 21 miles from beautiful San Juan Capistrano in the west to growing Lake Elsinore Valley in the east. With its origins being nothing more than … - continue reading -
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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 -
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 -
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Magic Mountain offers adult 1-day tickets for $92.99 each for general admission - age 3 and up. When you buy tickets online at the Magic Mountain website there is a service fee of $8.99 per ticket. Tickets purchased through … - continue reading -
Fullerton Arboretum Day Trip Orange…
Fullerton Arboretum Day Trip Fullerton Arboretum is your passport to the world of plants. Without going far from home, you can inhale the fragrances of the Mediterranean, feel the cool shade of the Redwood Forest, delight … - continue reading -
Aquarium of the Pacific Discount Tickets…
The best way to describe the Aquarium of the Pacific Long Beach is "A kids place that parents like too." From the moment, you walk in and see a life-size blue whale hanging from the ceiling you know you're in for a fun … - continue reading -
Bates Nut Farm San Diego Day Trip…
Bates Nut Farm is tucked away in an oak filled valley near Valley Center, California and makes a great family day trip. Finding the farm is all part of the adventure for first-time visitors to the nut farm. Bates Nut Farm … - continue reading -
Toms Farm Temescal Canyon Corona Day…
Toms Farm Day Trip Tom's Farm is located in Temescal Canyon near Lake Elsinore just off Interstate 15. Tom's produce opened in 1974 way out in the middle of nowhere. As the surrounding area has grown so has Tom's … - continue reading -
Santa Ana Zoo at Prentice Park…
Santa Ana Zoo Prentice Park The Santa Ana Zoo first opened in 1952 on land donated by local citrus grower Joseph Prentice. He had two conditions for the city, one that the park would be named after him and the other that … - continue reading -
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Los Olivos Day Trip Santa Barbara Wine…
A good place to start your trip to the Santa Barbara Wine Country is in the charming historic town of Los Olivos, an artist colony whose early 20th century downtown is filled with art galleries, boutiques, wine stores, and … - continue reading -
El Capitan State Beach Camping…
El Capitan State Beach offers day use and overnight camping. The beach is located 30 minutes north of Santa Barbara. Camping reservations can be made six months in advance. Most Campsites offer lots of shady areas. Oak and … - continue reading -
Los Alamos California Day Trip Things To…
Los Alamos is located about 50 miles north of Santa Barbara and about 20 miles south of Santa Maria on Highway 101. Most motorists drive by this wonderful little wine country town never realizing what an amazing little gem it … - continue reading -
Old Mission Santa Barbara Day Trip…
Upon arriving, at Mission Santa Barbara it’s hard not to be inspired as you make your way up the long driveway past the wooden cross erected in memory of Father Junipero Serra to this magnificent 1786 landmark with its Earthy … - continue reading -
Avila Beach Central Coast Day Trip…
Avila Beach is a quaint little town on the Central Coast of California. The town is a popular destination for locals to spend a relaxing day on the beach. Ocean water temperatures are warmer here due to its location on San … - continue reading -
RV Camping Port San Luis Harbor Avila…
RV Camping Port San Luis Harbor. Camping at Port San Luis is unique in that it offers RV campers a place to camp only steps from the Pacific Ocean. Currently, only RV's are allowed to camp in five areas around the … - continue reading -
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Dublin Gulch Ghost Town Miners Caves…
Dublin Gulch is not your everyday ghost town. Most of the town is underground. In the early 1900s miners and railroad workers carved out living quarters in the cliffs near the town of Shoshone California. The cave dwellings … - continue reading -
Manzanar Historic Site Highway 395 Owens…
California is rich in history. It is one thing to read about history in a book but it is far more enriching to see locations and experience the history in person. The Manzanar National Historic Site is a location worthy of … - continue reading -
Antelope Valley Indian Museum Day Trip…
Antelope Valley Indian Museum displays an amazing collection of Native American artifacts. The museum is located in the Mojave Desert about 25 miles from the town of Lancaster. This wonderful little gem is only open on … - continue reading -
Joshua Tree National Park Day Trip…
Joshua Tree National Park day trip best things to do and see while visiting this amazing desert park. Joshua Tree National Park sits on the border of Riverside and San Bernardino counties and covers nearly 800,000 acres Of … - continue reading -
Saline Valley Hot Springs Death Valley…
Saline Valley Hot Springs may be a little rough to get to but well worth the effort for those that love to dip in hot mineral water pools. Saline Valley Hot Springs is "managed" by a group of people, all volunteers, who have … - continue reading -
Oasis Date Gardens Palm Springs Day Trip…
Oasis Date Gardens are a 175-acre date ranch dedicated to growing Organically Certified Medjool Dates. Located along the old road to the Imperial Valley the date ranch was established in 1912. While guests are not allowed … - continue reading -
Top Ten Lists
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 feet. … - 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 it is possible to visit several of … - continue reading -
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 -