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Catalina Island – California’s Island Escape, Just One Hour Off the Coast

Location: Avalon, Catalina Island, CA[Get Directions ➔] Hey AV explorers, Thomas here – if you’ve been telling yourself for years that you need to finally get to Catalina Island, this is your [...]

Redondo Beach Pier – King Harbor, Free Live Music & the Best South Bay Vibes

Location: Redondo Beach, CA[Get Directions ➔] Hey AV explorers, Thomas here – if you’re looking for a beach day that goes well beyond just planting a towel in the sand, Redondo Beach [...]

Descanso Gardens – 150 Acres of Shaded Beauty, Live Music & Summer Serenity

Location: La Cañada Flintridge, CA[Get Directions ➔] Hey AV explorers, Thomas here – if the July heat has you dreaming of tall trees, koi ponds, and somewhere genuinely cool and quiet, Descanso [...]

Old Town Camarillo – Heritage Days Fiesta, Small-Town Charm & Cool Coastal Air

Location: Old Town Camarillo, CA[Get Directions ➔] Hey AV explorers, Thomas here – if you’re looking for a day trip that swaps desert heat for cool Ventura County breezes, small-town character, and [...]

Laguna Beach – Art Festivals, Ocean Cliffs & the Legendary Pageant of the Masters

Location: Laguna Beach, CA[Get Directions ➔] Hey AV explorers, Thomas here – Laguna Beach is one of Southern California’s most beautiful coastal towns, and this week it becomes something even more special. [...]

The Huntington Library – World-Class Art & 130 Acres of Botanical Wonder

Location: San Marino, CA[Get Directions ➔] Hey AV explorers, Thomas here – if you’re craving a day that combines world-class art, rare manuscripts, and some of the most stunning gardens in Southern [...]

Idyllwild – Pines, Peaks & Mountain Charm in the San Jacintos

Location: Idyllwild, CA[Get Directions ➔] Hey AV explorers, Thomas here – if the desert heat has you dreaming of pine trees, cool mountain air, and a town that feels like a different [...]

LA County Arboretum – Gardens, Peacocks & Summer Concerts in Arcadia

Location: LA County Arboretum & Botanic Garden, Arcadia, CA[Get Directions ➔] Hey AV explorers, Thomas here – if you’re looking for a day trip that trades desert heat for shady garden paths, [...]

Channel Islands National Park – California’s Island Escape

Location: Channel Islands National Park, Ventura, CA[Get Directions ➔] Hey AV explorers, Thomas here – if you’re looking for a day trip that genuinely feels like you’ve left California behind, Channel Islands [...]

Norton Simon Museum Sign in front of location.

Pasadena Art & Culture Day – Old Town, World-Class Museums & Great Eats

Location: Pasadena, CA[Get Directions ➔] Hey AV explorers, Thomas here – if you’re looking for a day that swaps desert heat for tree-lined streets, world-class art, and one of the best walkable [...]

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Old Town Camarillo – Heritage Days Fiesta, Small-Town Charm & Cool Coastal Air