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Getty Center Southern California Day Trip
The Getty Center is a fun day trip where just about anyone can find something to enjoy. Located in Brentwood (Los Angeles) California, the museum features a collection of European paintings, drawings, and sculptures. Also … - 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 -
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 -
Orange County Day Trips >>
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 -
Beachcomber Restaurant Crystal Cove…
Beachcomber Restaurant is located in historic cottage number 15 at Crystal Cove State Park. The restaurant opened its doors in 2006, five years after the last full-time residents were moved out of the cottages by the state of … - 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 -
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 -
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 -
San Diego Day Trips >>
Borrego Springs Day Trip Galleta Meadows…
Reminiscent of early Palm Springs with its natural beauty, Borrego Springs is an excellent choice for a weekend retreat or inexpensive family day trip. This small desert town is located in the heart of Anza-Borrego State … - 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 Nearly 4,000 animals are living at the San Diego zoo along … - 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 -
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 -
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 -
Central Coast >>
Historic Paso Robles Inn Wine Country…
Overlooking Paso Robles’ charming City Park, downtown boutiques and wine tasting rooms, the Paso Robles Inn has revitalized its traditional feel to reflect the modern American wine country of its surroundings. “The Inn’s … - continue reading -
OstrichLand USA Santa Ynez Valley Road…
OstrichLand USA is a quirky roadside attraction near Solvang California. Located in the town of Buellton, Ostrichland is only a few minutes from the Highway 246 turnoff on US 101. Yes, it's a tourist trap but it a fun stop … - continue reading -
Jalama Beach Camping Santa Barbara…
Jalama Beach County Park one of the best places to camp at the beach in California. 100 ocean view campsites plus 7 comfortable beachfront cottages. During the off-season, you can have this wonderful beach all to yourself. In … - continue reading -
Solvang California Day Trip Things To Do…
Solvang Danish Village was established in 1911 by a group of Danish teachers. Solvang means "Sunny Field" in Danish. Today the village is a major tourist destination and jumping-off point for visitors exploring the Santa … - continue reading -
Santa Ynez Valley Day Trip Points of…
Set among the stunning Santa Ynez Mountains to the south and the San Rafael Mountains to the north, the Santa Ynez Valley consists of six unique and diverse communities that make up the Santa Barbara wine country. The … - continue reading -
Santa Barbara Botanic Garden Day Trip…
Numerous picturesque trails wander through the Santa Barbara Botanic Garden's 78 acres. Explore more than a thousand indigenous plant species thriving in various themed sections, including mountains, deserts, meadows, … - continue reading -
California Desert >>
Borrego Springs Day Trip Galleta Meadows…
Reminiscent of early Palm Springs with its natural beauty, Borrego Springs is an excellent choice for a weekend retreat or inexpensive family day trip. This small desert town is located in the heart of Anza-Borrego State … - continue reading -
Day Trip to Burro Schmidt Tunnel Mojave…
Burro Schmidt was a determined fellow and spent 32 years of his life burrowing through the rock to create a shortcut to bring gold ore to the smelters near Mojave. Burro never found any gold ore, but he did finish his … - continue reading -
Harmony Borax Works Death Valley…
Harmony Borax Works is a popular attraction in Death Valley National Park. The site contains the remains of the processing plant along with a few buildings that made up the mining camp of Harmony. Harmony Borax Works was … - continue reading -
Remarkable Natural Bridge Death Valley…
There are numerous arches in the Death Valley National Park, some big, most small. The most popular arch is Natural Bridge due to its easy access. Natural Bridge is just one of many remarkable attractions in Death … - continue reading -
Indian Canyons Day Trip Desert Hiking…
Palm Springs California offers many options for relaxation away from the big city, but few know about the Indian Canyon trails that offer a true break from the hustle and bustle of the city. If you don’t have the time to … - continue reading -
Red Rock Canyon State Park Day Trip…
Resembling the mysterious landscape of a distant planet, Red Rock Canyon State Park covers approximately nine square miles of badlands and exposed, angled, mudstone strata that span both sides of California Highway 14 in the … - continue reading -
Top Ten Lists
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 -
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 -