Day Trips

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 [...]

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 [...]

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, [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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. [...]

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, [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]