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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 -
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 -
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 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 plenty of things to do in this beautiful coastal city. To enjoy all this city has to offer you … - 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 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 -
Orange County Day Trips >>
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 >>
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 -
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 -
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Madonna Inn San Luis Obispo A Unique…
Are you bored with the same old, cookie-cutter hotels? Looking for a unique travel experience? Hoping for a bit of sass, many quirks, and a ton of Instagrammable moments? Look no further than the world-famous Madonna Inn in … - continue reading -
Big Sur Road Trip 15 Must-See Things To…
Big Sur, California, is one of the most beautiful regions globally, 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 -
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 beautiful little wine country town, never realizing its unique little … - continue reading -
Los Olivos Day Trip Santa Barbara Wine…
An excellent 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, … - continue reading -
Avila Beach Central Coast Day Trip…
Avila Beach is a quaint little town on the Central Coast of California. The city 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 -
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 -
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Titus Canyon Off Road Trip to Death…
There are two ways to enter Titus Canyon in Death Valley National Park. The easy way is to park at the west entrance and walk in. The fun route is to drive in from Nevada Highway 374. The 27-mile trip starts near the Nevada … - continue reading -
Dublin Gulch Ghost Town Miners Caves…
Dublin Gulch is not your typical ghost town. Most of the city is underground. In the early 1900s, miners and railroad workers carved out living quarters in the cliffs near Shoshone, California. The cave dwellings served two … - continue reading -
Ancient Bristlecone Pine Forest Day Trip…
Ancient Bristlecone Pine Forest Day Trip From Bishop. Located in the White Mountains within the borders of the Inyo National Forest. Bristlecone Pine Forest is about an hour's drive uphill from Bishop, California. At an … - continue reading -
Harvey House Railroad Depot Casa Del…
Harvey House Railroad Depot, also known as the Casa Del Desierto, sits by the railroad tracks in Barstow, California. The Barstow Railroad Depot opened in 1911 as a Santa Fee train station and Harvey House. Before there … - continue reading -
Death Valley Junction Almost a…
Death Valley Junction started as a water stop along the Tonopah and Tidewater Railroad, which operated from 1907 until 1940. In 1914 a 20-mile side spur was constructed from Death Valley Junction to the mines at Ryan, near … - continue reading -
Desert Hot Springs Day Trip Things To Do…
Situated in the foothills above the Coachella Valley floor, the inhabitants of Desert Hot Springs get a bird's eye view of the bustling life of the rich and famous in nearby Palm Springs. Plenty of sunshine with average … - continue reading -
Top Ten Lists
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 -