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.
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Location: Malibu Creek State Park[Get Directions ➔] Hey AV explorers, Thomas here with a day trip that pulls you west toward the coast – roughly an hour from the Antelope Valley – [...]
Location: Lake Gregory Regional Park[Get Directions ➔] Hey AV explorers, Thomas here with a day trip that takes you about an hour and a half up into the San Bernardino Mountains to [...]
Location: The Flower Fields, Carlsbad CA[Get Directions ➔] Hey AV explorers, Thomas here with a day trip that takes you about three hours south to one of the most spectacular seasonal sights [...]
Location: Placerita Canyon Nature Center, Newhall[Get Directions ➔] Hey AV explorers, Thomas here with a day trip that takes you just 30-45 minutes south down the 14 and into a world that [...]
Location: Antelope Valley Poppy Reserve[Get Directions ➔] Hey AV explorers, Thomas here with a day trip that doesn’t require leaving home – because right now, our own backyard is putting on one [...]
Location: Bakersfield, CA[Get Directions ➔] Hey AV explorers, Thomas here with a fantastic family-friendly day trip that’s less than 2 hours away. The California Living Museum – affectionately known as CALM – [...]
Top Day Trips
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