Los Angeles is centrally located to a ton of places where you can get away just for the day & be in a completely different world! These are some of my favorites!
Reagan & Nixon both have presidential libraries in Southern California!
Visiting Presidential Libraries In Southern California
these places are all up and down the coast as far south as San Diego!
7 Best Rockhounding Hotspots: Discovering Hidden Gems in Southern California
if you're taking a day trip in the Fall there are a ton of festivals & seasonal events!
The 50 Best Things To Do In Southern California This Fall
San Diego has so many fun things to do and it's just a few hours from LA!
The Best San Diego Weekend Itinerary
La Jolla and the San Diego Zoo is a great day trip from LA!
La Jolla To San Diego Zoo Day Trip
North Park is a neighborhood in San Diego where you could spend a full day!
The 21 Best Things To Do In North Park San Diego
Ocean Beach is a neighborhood in San Diego where you can spend a full day!
The 19 Best Things To Do In Ocean Beach San Diego
San Diego has an official urban winery trail!
15+ Best San Diego Urban Wineries: The Ultimate Guide
Oceanside is just north of San Diego and it's a great place for whale watching!
7 Best Hidden Gems In Oceanside, California
Ramona is a new-ish wine region east of San Diego that I love!
Wine Tasting In Ramona - The 5 Best Wineries To Visit
Julian is an awesome California gold country mining town known for their apples!
Best Things To Do In Julian In The Fall
Idyllwild is a mountain town out towards Palm Springs!
Best Things To Do In Idyllwild, California
Oak Glen is great in the Fall for apple picking and farm festivals!
10 Best Things To Do In Oak Glen, California
Temecula has some insanely good wineries - one is even modeled after Snow White's Cottage!
The 14 Best Temecula Wineries To Visit
Palm Springs is just a few hours outside of LA and it's the perfect getaway any time of year!
The Perfect Weekend in Palm Springs
Orange County has a little bit of everything - theme parks, beaches, wineries, shopping, and more!
13 Unforgettable Weekend Getaways In Orange County
Orange County has sunset views from the mountains and the beaches!
5 Best Night Views in Orange County
a day trip of exploring hidden gems throughout Orange County is so fun!
25 Best Hidden Gems In Orange County
Knott's Berry Farm was America's 1st Theme Park!
Knott's Berry Farm One Day Itinerary
Anaheim has a ton of things to do during a day trip from LA - it's only an hour away!
The 17 Best Things To Do In Anaheim (From A Local)
these are the best wineries within a few hours of LA!
8 Best Winery Day Trips Around Los Angeles
LA has a ton of hiking trails and you'll probably see a celebrity or two
20 Best Hikes In Los Angeles
South Bay is just outside of LA and has a mix of things to do
19 Best Things To Do In South Bay Los Angeles
spend a day visiting LA's hidden gems that most tourists never get to see!
30 Secret Spots In Los Angeles
visit the brand new Mario attractions at Universal!
Best Universal Studios Hollywood One Day Itinerary
take a trip up to the mountains in Winter for skiing, snowboarding, and coziness!
Big Bear Lake Winter Itinerary: Ultimate Weekend Getaway Guide
head up to the mountains in the summer for fresh air and time out on the lake!
Big Bear Lake Summer Weekend Getaway Itinerary: The Ultimate Guide
spend the day in Long Beach exploring the aquarium, USS IOWA, and more!
The Best Day Trip to Long Beach Itinerary
drive up to Ventura for the day and explore the historic downtown, mission, and beaches
The 15 Best Things To Do In Ventura: A Weekend Getaway Guide
take a drive a couple hours north to visit Santa Barbara and Solvang
Santa Barbara To Solvang Weekend Getaway Itinerary
enjoy wine tasting and Danish architecture in Solvang for the day!
The 30 Best Things To Do In Solvang
drive up to the secluded, small town of Avila Beach!
