With the stressful hustle and bustle of everyday life, everyone needs a quick getaway to relax and unwind.
That’s why we have put together a list of our favorite places to go for a fun day-trip getaway. These destinations are conveniently located close to our own backyard!
Pack up the kids or grab your pals and enjoy a quick escape for the day.
Less than two hours from the Antelope Valley, Mount Baldy Village sits along Mount Baldy Road in the San Gabriel Mountains, surrounded by steep canyon walls, tall pines, and the cool flow [...]
Tucked high in the San Bernardino Mountains, Green Valley Lake is a peaceful retreat from the everyday. Imagine crisp mountain air, calm waters, and trails lined with towering pines - all waiting [...]
Just under three hours from the Antelope Valley, Palm Springs is a perfect fall retreat - a sunlit desert framed by rugged mountains, mid-century charm, and endless blue skies. Whether you’re up [...]
Just over an hour away, the quiet mountain town of Wrightwood is waiting with crisp alpine air, scenic trails, and the first signs of snow at Mountain High. Nestled in the Angeles [...]
We’re heading into California’s Central Coast wine country, where Paso Robles blends vineyard views, small-town charm, and unforgettable experiences. From local coffee and history at the Paso Robles Pioneer Museum to wandering [...]
Just a short drive from the Antelope Valley, Carpinteria invites you to slow down and soak up the best of the California coast. Wide sandy beaches stretch beneath ocean bluffs, calm surf [...]
Nestled between citrus groves and rugged ridgelines, Ojai is one of California’s rare places where time feels like it slows down. Golden light filters through ancient oaks, streets hum with art and [...]
Just north of Santa Clarita lies Castaic Lake — a hidden SoCal gem where golden hills meet cool, glassy waters. It’s more than a spot to beat the heat; it’s an all-day [...]
There’s a rhythm to Tehachapi — a steady hum in the wind, a low rumble from the tracks, the quiet of open sky. Perched where the Mojave Desert rises to meet the [...]
Nestled between Southern California’s coastal cities and inland valleys, Old Town Temecula offers a step back in time with a distinctly modern twist. Once a dusty 19th-century stagecoach stop, this now-vibrant district [...]
Top Day Trips
It’s summertime in California and we all know what that means: Beach Days! It’s time to lather on the sunscreen, throw on a swimsuit, pack up a cooler and head to your [...]
Springtime is fast approaching from the increased hours of daylight, to the blossoming of nature’s wildflowers. Time outside may be the very prescription we all need after experiencing months of indoor weather. [...]
When was the last time you relaxed on a lakeshore? Sat around a campfire and built s'mores? If your answer isn't "Today" then it has been too long!
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