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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 -
Santa Barbara Day Trip Top 15 Things To Do
Santa Barbara is about 90 miles north of Los Angeles, well within day-trip distance. We suggest an early start because there are many things to do in this beautiful coastal city. To enjoy all this city has to offer you might … - continue reading -
Palm Springs Day Trip 25 Fun Things To Do
When checking off the list of reasons, you should plan a visit to Palm Springs, including the sunshine, outstanding resorts, shopping, outdoor adventures, museums, and spectacular scenery. This beautiful oasis in the Mojave … - continue reading -
The Big List of California Roadside Attractions
No road trip would be complete without a stop at a roadside attraction. At one time, there were hundreds of these attractions scattered along California Highways. Many of these iconic landmarks disappeared with the … - 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 -
Santa Monica Mountain Wineries Wine Tasting
The Santa Monica Mountains have quite a few vineyards. Most are on a small scale and many are hobbies to their owners. The mountains have dry summers and mild to cool winters not exactly the perfect place to grow wine. … - continue reading -
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Seal Beach Day Trip Things To Do…
Home to the second-longest wooden pier in the United States, Seal Beach is the perfect blend of rustic old surf town and a new upscale cultural community. Of course, the main attraction that lures visitors to this quaint … - 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 everything for those who want a relaxing getaway and some fun in the California … - continue reading -
Mission San Juan Capistrano Day Trip…
Mission San Juan Capistrano is called the "Jewel of the Missions" and the best-known California mission. In 1796, work was begun on a large stone church to be the most magnificent of all the California mission … - continue reading -
San Clemente Day Trip Things To Do…
San Clemente is located in Southern Orange County and is the last town before entering 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 -
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 its circa 1920s Old Town District is the perfect destination for a lazy weekend … - 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 -
San Diego Day Trips >>
Cabrillo National Monument San Diego Day…
If you or someone you are traveling with is an architecture buff, you will be captivated by a visit to Point Loma Lighthouse. However, you will soon discover that Cabrillo National Monument is so much more than a lighthouse … - continue reading -
Birch Aquarium at Scripps Day Trip…
Birch Aquarium is an excellent 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 -
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 -
Julian Day Trip What To Do and See…
Julian Day Trip Fun Things To Do Located in the mountains 60 miles east of downtown San Diego is Julian's historic gold mining town. Once a booming hub during California's gold rush, this rustic but charismatic hidden gem … - 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 live at the San Diego zoo, along with a … - continue reading -
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 -
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Jalama Beach Camping Santa Barbara…
Jalama Beach County Park is one of the best places to camp at the beach in California. One hundred ocean view campsites plus seven comfortable beachfront cottages. During the off-season, you can have this wonderful beach all … - continue reading -
Point Lobos State Natural Reserve…
Point Lobos State Natural Reserve, with its headlands, coves, and rolling meadows, is situated 4 miles south of Carmel along historic Cabrillo Highway 1. The reserve boasts one of the best underwater habitats globally, … - continue reading -
Santa Barbara Day Trip Top 15 Things To…
Santa Barbara is about 90 miles north of Los Angeles, well within day-trip distance. We suggest an early start because there are many things to do in this beautiful coastal city. To enjoy all this city has to offer you might … - continue reading -
Limekiln State Park Beach Camping Day…
Limekiln State Park is located in the heart of Big Sur and features a 100-foot waterfall, Redwood trees, and miles of rocky Big Sur coast. Camping and hiking are the most popular activities at this remote state park. The … - 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 -
Paso Robles Day Trip Activities…
Perhaps, one of California’s premier wine destinations, the city of Paso Robles is a significant player in the states’ winemaking. First frequented by travelers wanting to take a dip in the area’s natural hot springs, today’s … - continue reading -
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Remarkable Natural Bridge Death Valley…
There are numerous arches in the Death Valley National Park, some big, most small. The most famous arch is Natural Bridge due to its easy access. Natural Bridge is just one of many remarkable attractions in Death … - continue reading -
Shields Date Garden Day Trip World…
Shields Date Garden is a historic landmark that has been at the exact location since 1924. Opening its doors on Christmas Day of that year, they have continuously offered quality date, citrus, and organic food products to … - 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 -
Integratron A Far Out Day Trip Landers…
Integratron is a hidden gem in the desert near Yucca Valley, California. It’s not much to look at from the outside, but inside it is something out of this world that provides visitors a far-out vibe. Constructed by NASA … - continue reading -
Whitewater Preserve Palm Springs Day…
Once the home of the Whitewater Trout Farm, the Whitewater Preserve in Palm Springs has become a sanctuary of the Southern California Wildlands Conservancy. Abutting the San Gorgonio Wilderness and part of the 33,000 acre … - continue reading -
Old Plank Road Imperial Sand Dunes…
Before a highway connecting Phoenix to San Diego, there was the Old Plank Road. A seven-mile roadway was built over the Algodones Dunes near Yuma, Arizona. Built in 1914, the first plank road resembled a railroad track, … - continue reading -
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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 -
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 -
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 -