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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 [...]

Beaumont Cherry Festival – A Sweet Small-Town Fair Day Trip

Location: Beaumont, CA[Get Directions ➔] Hey AV explorers, Thomas here – if you’re ready to trade tumbleweeds for a classic small-town fair with live music, carnival rides, and cherry everything, Beaumont is [...]

Santa Barbara – The American Riviera Day Trip 🌊🌴

Location: Santa Barbara, CA[Get Directions ➔] Hey AV explorers, Thomas here – if you’re ready to swap desert dust for ocean breezes and Spanish tile rooftops, Santa Barbara is your next move. [...]

Calico Ghost Town – A Wild West Day Trip from the AV

Location: Calico Ghost Town, Yermo, CA[Get Directions ➔] Hey AV explorers, Thomas here – if you’re looking for a day trip that hits history, adventure, and pure Western fun all in one shot, [...]

L.A. County Fair – Opening Weekend in Pomona, CA – May 7th, 2026

Location: Fairplex, Pomona, CA[Get Directions ➔] Hey AV explorers, Thomas here – if you’re looking for the perfect way to kick off the summer, the 104th LA County Fair opens its gates [...]

40th Annual California Strawberry Festival In Ventura, CA – May 16th-17th, 2026

Location: Ventura County Fairgrounds[Get Directions ➔] Hey AV explorers, Thomas here, coming up on May 16–17, 2026, the 40th Annual California Strawberry Festival is the move! It’s about 1.5 hours from the [...]

Fishmas in the High Country: Eastern Sierra Opening Day, Bishop CA

Location: Bishop Creek Canyon & Eastern Sierra, Bishop, CA[Get Directions ➔] Hey AV explorers, Thomas here and this Saturday, April 25th, 2026 is Fishmas! The unofficial holiday marking the opening of California’s regular [...]

Two Hours North, a Million Miles Away: Alabama Hills, Lone Pine CA

Location: Alabama Hills National Scenic Area, Lone Pine, CA[Get Directions ➔] Hey AV explorers, Thomas here with a day trip that pulls you north up one of the most breathtaking stretches of [...]

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