Here are ten 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 Angeles Zoo Family Day Trip Since opening its doors in 1966, the Los Angeles … [Read more...]
Day Trip to Calistoga in the Northern Napa Valley
There are many pretty parts of northern Napa Valley to visit and explore. Calistoga could well be considered the cream of the crop. Home to several of California's top spas, retreats, and wineries, Calistoga makes a perfect day trip or weekend getaway destination. Calistoga Natural Hot … [Read more...]
Day Trip to Railtown 1897 State Historic Park
California's past still lives in Jamestown 1897 State Historic Park, from the architecture of its buildings along Main Street to Railtown, a state park that has preserved a still-functioning steam locomotive repair and maintenance facility, portions of which date back as far as 1897. Formerly a … [Read more...]
Noah Purifoy Joshua Tree Outdoor Museum
Day Trip to Noah Purifoy Joshua Tree Outdoor Museum Noah Purifoy Outdoor Museum is an unusual collection of artwork, way out there in the middle of nowhere along a dusty desert road. Artist Noah Purifoy (1917-2004) moved to the desert to escape because Los Angeles was just too expensive to … [Read more...]
Alabama Hills Owens Valley Road Trip Mobius Arch
You don't want to miss Alabama Hills Owens Valley; visit points of interest. Take a drive in the Alabama Hills’ “movie flats” and walk in the footsteps of the Lone Ranger, Russell Crowe, Gene Autry, and Mel Gibson. Or enjoy the natural beauty of one of California’s most delightfully weird outdoor … [Read more...]
Arches National Park Utah Day Trip
Covering 76,679 acres, Arches National Park in eastern Utah is located alongside the Colorado River. The park is home to more than 2000 natural sandstone arches, making it the world's highest density of natural arches and, in addition to the arches, turning it into a wonderland of red … [Read more...]
Owens Lake Trails Plover Wing Plaza
There are not too many places in California where you can visit a lake and be the only person there. Owens Lake near Lone Pine is an exception. This once 12-mile long, 8-mile vast body of water was all but drained when the Owens River was diverted into the Los Angeles Aqueduct in 1913. Before … [Read more...]
Point Arena Lighthouse San Francisco Day Trip
Point Arena Lighthouse Mendocino County The lovely Point Arena lighthouse is located at the end of a small peninsula. For over 100 years, the lighthouse has protected sailors from the rough shoreline and rocky outcroppings along the Pacific Coast. If traveling down Highway 1, make a side trip to … [Read more...]
Day Trip to Torrey Pines State Reserve San Diego
Torrey Pines State Reserve is a beautiful wilderness reserve in San Diego County. If you are a nature lover, it’s one of the wildest stretches of land on the Southern California coast! With over 2,000 acres of untouched land, the Reserve has long stretches of beachfront and a fantastic lagoon … [Read more...]
San Clemente Day Trip Fun Things To See and 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 beach destination. There are no high-rise hotels along the coast, … [Read more...]
Manhattan Beach Beach Day Trip
If you want to spend a day soaking up some of California’s surf culture, it’s time for a day trip to Manhattan Beach. A place for big waves, white sandy beaches, surfers, and volleyball fanatics. Manhattan Beach is a famous beachfront city in western Los Angeles County that has remained tied to … [Read more...]
Atlantis Play Center Garden Grove Old School Playground
Atlantis Play Center in Garden Grove has been a favorite place for parents to take kids for generations. The four-acre park is designed to look like the lost city of Atlantis and has entertained kids since it opened in June 1963. The children's play structures include sea serpents and concrete … [Read more...]
Taos Pueblo New Mexico Day Trip
The Taos Pueblo World Heritage Site is an absolute must-visit for anyone traveling to New Mexico. The site is home to the Pueblo Indian settlement that dates back to the 13th and 14th centuries and is the only settlement in the area to have been continuously inhabited since. With a compelling … [Read more...]
Santa Monica Mountains Recreation Area Day Trip
The Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area is the perfect destination, with year-round access and the Pacific Ocean as its backdrop. It combines more than 150,000 acres of soft rolling hills, rugged mountains, wooded backcountry, and sandy beaches. Located just minutes from the urban … [Read more...]
Go Los Angeles Card 55% Off Los Angeles Attractions
Go Los Angeles Card offers 40 of the best Los Angeles attractions, activities, and tours. No waiting in line to buy tickets; show your pass and walk in. Universal Studios, Six Flags, Knott's Berry Farm, Hollywood tours, La Zoo, plus many more attractions. Please create your custom trip and let … [Read more...]
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