California Day Trips https://www.daytrippen.com/category/california/ Your Trip Starts Here Thu, 12 Feb 2026 18:53:42 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.1 https://www.daytrippen.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/cropped-logo-trip-32x32.jpg California Day Trips https://www.daytrippen.com/category/california/ 32 32 208753596 California’s Best Ghost Towns: Echoes of the Gold Rush and Beyond https://www.daytrippen.com/top-10-california-nevada-ghost-towns/ https://www.daytrippen.com/top-10-california-nevada-ghost-towns/#comments Tue, 09 Dec 2025 18:17:23 +0000 https://www.daytrippen.com/?p=9929 Guide to California Ghost Towns: Adventures in the Old West Step back in time and explore California’s abandoned mining camps, railroad stops, and boomtowns. From “arrested decay” sites frozen in the Old West era to family-friendly restored attractions, these places tell tales of gold fever, silver strikes, and progress. Many are accessible by car, ideal […]

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]]> https://www.daytrippen.com/top-10-california-nevada-ghost-towns/feed/ 5 9929 Ultimate Guide to Building a Bug Out Bag: Survival Checklist https://www.daytrippen.com/bug-out-bag/ Mon, 31 Mar 2025 14:44:39 +0000 https://www.daytrippen.com/?p=19105 Creating a Bug Out Bag (BOB) survival kit is a practical way to prepare for emergencies, such as natural disasters, power outages, or any situation. Most homes have some emergency supplies, but what if you get stuck in a traffic jam or disaster strikes while on the road? Bridges will be closed, traffic will come […]

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]]> 19105 California Central Coast Day Trips Vacation Ideas https://www.daytrippen.com/california-central-coast-day-trips/ https://www.daytrippen.com/california-central-coast-day-trips/#comments Mon, 16 Dec 2024 16:42:28 +0000 https://www.daytrippen.com/?p=16985 The California Central Coast region includes Ventura County and stretches north to Monterey Bay. This picturesque area features rugged coastlines, rolling wine country, and charming towns. Highway 1 is perfect for a road trip, offering stunning views and stops at attractions such as the Monterey Bay Aquarium, Hearst Castle, and the beaches of San Luis […]

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]]> https://www.daytrippen.com/california-central-coast-day-trips/feed/ 2 16985 Top 10 California Train Trips Best Places to Ride Trains https://www.daytrippen.com/top-10-california-train-trips/ https://www.daytrippen.com/top-10-california-train-trips/#comments Fri, 30 Aug 2024 17:29:23 +0000 https://www.daytrippen.com/?p=9878 Napa Valley Wine Train: Travel Past Vineyards and Wineries Napa Valley Wine Train has been in operation since 1989. The wine train can carry nearly 400 passengers through Napa Valley and usually makes two daily trips. A  tier 4 locomotive engine pulls the Napa Valley Wine Train and travels adjacent to Highway 29 on a […]

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]]> https://www.daytrippen.com/top-10-california-train-trips/feed/ 2 9878 Discover the Best California Lakes For A Camping Vacation https://www.daytrippen.com/amazing-california-lakes/ Fri, 09 Aug 2024 15:57:59 +0000 https://www.daytrippen.com/?p=14895 You’ll love this list if you’re searching for the best California lakes to pitch your tent or park your RV. These lakes are perfect for a weekend adventure or an entire vacation. Here are some of our top picks, from secluded Alpine Lakes to huge freshwater reservoirs. Activities include fishing, boating, hiking, and lakefront camping […]

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]]> 14895 California Zoos, Aquariums, and Safari Parks https://www.daytrippen.com/california-zoos-aquariums-safari-parks/ Thu, 12 Oct 2023 19:01:45 +0000 https://www.daytrippen.com/?p=13612 California Zoos and aquariums make an excellent destination for a day trip. Included on our list are large and small zoos & aquariums. California has some great places to view animals and sea creatures. If you have visited zoos or Aquariums, let us know in the comment section. And if we have left out any […]

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]]> 13612 California Lookout Tower and Guard Cabin Camping https://www.daytrippen.com/california-lookout-tower-camping/ Mon, 05 Jun 2023 19:39:16 +0000 https://www.daytrippen.com/southern-cal/?p=3836 Experiencing a sunrise or sunset up close and personal, or witnessing nature’s beauty from a bird’s-eye view, is truly invigorating. To fully immerse oneself in the wilderness of California, spending a few days in a U.S. Forest Service lookout tower high above the forest floor is the way to go. One of California’s best-kept secrets, […]

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