Looking for the best day trips from Santa Barbara? There’s lots to do in the city on a Santa Barbara weekend getaway, but if you plan to visit on a long weekend, or, even better, if you plan to spend a few days here, you will definitely want to set aside some time to explore the beautiful places around Santa … Read More
The California deserts are a spectacular part of the state, and a road trip between late fall and spring is the ideal way to experience their powerful raw beauty. On this California deserts road trip, you will explore landscapes from sand dunes to salt flats, enjoy outdoor activities from hiking to rock scrambling, and exclaim over dark night skies filled … Read More
California’s epic Big Sur coastline begs to be explored on a road trip. On a Big Sur road trip, you will revel in spectacular views of the Pacific Ocean, and explore the ruggedly beautiful coastline, one of the most beautiful places on the planet. Wandering through redwood groves. Strolling picturesque coastal bluffs. Touring a historic light station. Walking on a … Read More
If you are looking for cool weekend getaways from San Diego, you certainly won’t want for choice. San Diego may be located at the southern end of California, but it is within driving distance of a variety of fun weekend road trip destinations! From idyllic mountain resorts to charming wine country and laid-back beach towns to lively cities, we’ve rounded … Read More
The Highway 395 road trip through the Eastern Sierra mountains is spectacularly scenic from end to end, and is one of the most exciting California road trips you can do. It should be on the itinerary of every nature lover that visits California! This epic road trip along US Route 395 takes you through diverse and beautiful landscapes. From desert … Read More
Visiting Palm Springs? If you have time to spare, consider one or more of these exciting day trips from Palm Springs! From mountains to coasts and lakes to desert there’s a lot of natural beauty within day trip distance of Palm Springs. Plus, there are several vibrant cities and charming towns nearby to explore! When planning a visit to Palm … Read More
Thinking about doing some nature-focused day trips from San Francisco? You are in luck, because there are so many amazing parks, lakes, beaches, and other natural areas within day trip distance of the City by the Bay! Take a walk among giant redwoods. Stroll on a pristine beach, feeling the breeze in your hair. Drive to the top of a … Read More
There’s no two ways about it: California was made for road trips! And these 11 unforgettable California road trips will help you experience the very best of the Golden State. From north to south and east to west, California is chock full of scenic wonders, cool cities, and charming towns. And road trips are the best way to explore the … Read More
Looking for the best weekend trips from San Francisco? You have so many destinations from which to choose! From laid-back beach towns to exciting cities and national parks to wine country, the San Francisco Bay Area is well within reach of a wide variety of weekend getaway destinations. We’ve done dozens of San Francisco weekend trips, and we really enjoy … Read More
Looking for ideas for day trips from Los Angeles? The City of Angels has tons of fun things to do, but if you feel like you want to escape the concrete jungle for a day, you’ll find charming beach towns, lovely lakes, wine country destinations, and dramatic deserts all within day trip distance of LA. So whether you are looking … Read More