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: 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 – [...]
Location: Kernville, CA[Get Directions ➔] Good day adventure seekers, Thomas here with a refreshing mountain river town getaway just two hours north. Kernville delivers that perfect blend of scenic natural beauty and [...]
Location: Pasadena, CA[Get Directions ➔] Good day local culture enthusiasts, Thomas here with an extraordinary journey into world-class art, botanical beauty, and historic charm just 90 minutes south. Pasadena delivers a triple [...]
Location: Vasquez Rocks Natural Area Park, Agua Dulce[Get Directions ➔] Good day local adventurers, Thomas here with a spectacular desert escape just 45 minutes away. Vasquez Rocks Natural Area Park offers the [...]
Top Day Trips
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