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Day Trips

The beauty of California is that regardless of where you are, there’s always something interesting within reasonable driving distance. If you only have the day to spare, there are some fascinating discoveries to be made in Solvang, Coronado, Big Sur, or wherever you may be. Here are some of our favorite day trips in California for your next visit.

Salton Sea: Attractions, Art, Mud Volcanoes and Dead Fish
Abandoned | Art | Best of Lists | City Guides | Day Trips | Southern California | Strangely Awesome

Salton Sea: Attractions, Art, Mud Volcanoes and Dead Fish

Avalon Day Trip: What to do on Catalina Island
City Guides | Day Trips | Southern California

Avalon Day Trip: What to do on Catalina Island

Solvang Attractions: Where to Eat, Stay & Explore in this Danish Town
Day Trips | Food

Solvang Attractions: Where to Eat, Stay & Explore in this Danish Town

24 Hours in Oakland Itinerary: Where to Eat, Drink & Explore in the City
24 Hours In | Day Trips | Northern California

24 Hours in Oakland Itinerary: Where to Eat, Drink & Explore in the City

Coronado: Where to Eat, Drink, Stay and Explore on the Island
Day Trips | Itineraries | Southern California

Coronado: Where to Eat, Drink, Stay and Explore on the Island

Point Reyes National Seashore Guide: Beaches, Elk, Seals & A Lighthouse
Day Trips | National Parks | Northern California | Pacific Coast Highway Road Trip Stops

Point Reyes National Seashore Guide: Beaches, Elk, Seals & A Lighthouse

Riding Metrolink from Riverside to San Juan Capistrano: A Full Day Adventure
Day Trips | Southern California

Riding Metrolink from Riverside to San Juan Capistrano: A Full Day Adventure

What to do in Big Sur: Waterfalls, Hiking, Beaches & Parks
Central California | City Guides | Day Trips

What to do in Big Sur: Waterfalls, Hiking, Beaches & Parks

What to Do in the Mojave National Preserve: Hiking, Camping, Historical Spots
Best of Lists | City Guides | Day Trips | Southern California

What to Do in the Mojave National Preserve: Hiking, Camping, Historical Spots

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    • LA to Las Vegas
    • Pacific Coast Highway
    • Route 66
  • National Parks
    • Channel Islands
    • Death Valley
    • Joshua Tree
    • Lassen Volcanic
    • Pinnacles
    • Redwoods
    • Sequoia & Kings Canyon
    • Yosemite
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    • Sacramento
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