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: 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 [...]
Location: Red Rock Canyon State Park, Cantil[Get Directions ➔] Good day local adventurers, Thomas here with a colorful spring spectacle right in our own backyard. Just 25 miles north of Lancaster, Red [...]
Location: Los Angeles (Exposition Park)[Get Directions ➔] Good day local adventurers, Thomas here with an enriching winter experience that’s perfect for the whole family. Just 1.5-2 hours from Lancaster, the world-class museums [...]
Location: Underwood Family Farms, Moorpark[Get Directions ➔] Good day local adventurers, Thomas here with a berry sweet winter escape that beats the spring crowds. Just about 1.5 hours from Lancaster, Underwood Family Farms [...]
Location: Fillmore & Santa Paula[Get Directions ➔] Good day local adventurers, Thomas here with a sweet winter experience that’s perfect for the whole family. Just 1.5-2 hours from Lancaster, the charming agricultural [...]
Location: Ventura Harbor[Get Directions ➔] Good day local adventurers, Thomas here with an unforgettable winter wildlife experience. Just about 2 hours from Lancaster, Ventura Harbor becomes the gateway to one of nature’s [...]
Location: Pasadena, CA[Get Directions ➔] Good day local adventurers, Thomas here with a world-famous New Year’s tradition. Just about 1.5 hours from Lancaster, the Rose Parade transforms Pasadena into a spectacular celebration [...]
Top Day Trips
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