Day Trips

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 [...]

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 [...]