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Day Trips

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.

Wildflower Wonderland at Red Rock Canyon

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 [...]

Natural History Museum & California Science Center Adventure

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 [...]

Strawberry Season Begins

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 [...]

Citrus Season U-Pick Adventure

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 [...]

Winter Whale Migration: Gray Whales

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 [...]

Rose Parade 2026: New Year’s Day in Pasadena

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 [...]

Wild Lights at Big Bear Alpine Zoo: A Mountain Holiday Adventure

Wild Lights at the Big Bear Alpine Zoo transforms this unique mountain sanctuary into a festive wonderland of holiday illuminations. Running Thursday through Sunday from November 6th through January 4th, 2026, 5:00 [...]

ZooLights at the Santa Barbara Zoo: A Magical Holiday Illumination Experience

ZooLights at the Santa Barbara Zoo transforms the scenic 30-acre hilltop zoo into a breathtaking wonderland of light. Running daily from December 12th through January 11th, 4:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., this [...]

The Old World Huntington Beach Christmas Market: European Holiday Charm by the Sea

The Old World Huntington Beach Christmas Market brings authentic German-style holiday festivities to sunny Southern California. Running daily from November 16th through December 28th. [...]

Riverside Festival of Lights: Holiday Magic at the Mission Inn

The Riverside Festival of Lights transforms the historic Mission Inn Hotel into a dazzling wonderland of over 5 million lights each holiday season. Running annually from late November through early January, this [...]

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