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Weekend Getaway Guide and Day Trips for Los Angeles and SoCal

Welcome to the Wild West, in the Eastern Sierras! Photo by author
Road Trip Along the Eastern Sierra in California with Kids: Explore the Wild Inland Beauty
This road less traveled is one of the most beautiful road trips in California.
Just try getting kids out of the pool at the Omni Rancho Las Palmas Resort & Spa Rancho Mirage. Photo courtesy of the hotel via Facebook
14 Family-Friendly Spa Resorts Near Los Angeles
With water slides & activities for kids and spas and golfing for adults, you can't go wrong.
Who knew there was so much nature to see in the Las Vegas area? Photo courtesy of Springs Preserve
25 Road Trips From Los Angeles for a Weekend Family Getaway
Hit the road and put LA in your rearview mirror for a while?
Hightail it to the high desert for a new glamping experience in Joshua Tree.
The New AutoCamp Joshua Tree: Hip Glamping in the Desert
Hightail it to the high desert for this new glamping experience.
The iconic Golden Gate Bridge is a must-see in San Francisco. Photo courtesy of the Bay Area Discovery Museum, Facebook
25 Epic California Road Trip Ideas for Families
Load your family in the car and head out on one of these dream California road trips.
Kids can get up close and personal with a giant tortoise. Photo credit Jaimie Wells, San Diego Zoo
See the San Diego Zoo Like a Local: Inside Tips for a Great Visit with Kids
The San Diego Zoo is one of the best in the US!
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Balance on Black Bear's Bridge at SkyPark. Photo courtesy of SkyPark at Santa’s Village
Best Things To Do with Kids in Lake Arrowhead Any Time of Year
Lake Arrowhead is the perfect mountain getaway in winter, spring, summer, or fall!
Photo courtesy of Redwood SkyWalk
The Stunning Redwood Sky Walk: Take Your Family To the Treetops
A stunning new family adventure just opened in California.
One of the best vacation adventures ever awaits in Lake Tahoe. Photo courtesy of Tree Top Adventure
25 Things To Do in Lake Tahoe with Kids
Ski, swim, soar, and sail in gorgeous Lake Tahoe.
Long Weekend Trips: 8 Family Getaways and Day Trips near LA
Labor Day weekend approaches, and that means that if the kids are not already back to school...
Most people think of Palm Springs as a winter vacation, but we love it all year! Photo by the author
Palm Springs with Kids: 31 Best Things To Do in Palm Springs, California
Dates, dinos, and a plethora of water parks make Palm Springs the perfect family vacation.
Elephant Seal Vista Point in San Simeon. Photo by Meghan Rose
Road Trip on the PCH: Where To Stop and What To Do with Kids from LA To San Francisco
A drive up the PCH is the perfect family road trip.
Enjoy a horse drawn carriage ride in Temecula. Photo courtesy of Visit Temecula Valley
Temecula's Kid-friendly Wineries May Be the Perfect SoCal Family Getaway
Think wineries and toddlers aren't a good fit? Try Temecula for a family-friendly getaway with...
Take a stunning hike up to Cap Rock. Photo by Ken Lund/Flickr
Things To Do In Joshua Tree: 12 Things Not To Miss with Kids in this Desert National Park
Easy hikes, fairy tale flora, and stunning vistas await at this national park.
Face to face with the giraffes at the Santa Barbara Zoo. Photo courtesy of Visit Santa Barbara
100 Things To Do in California with Kids Before They Leave The Nest
There are at least 100 things in California worthy of any family's bucket list. How many have your...
Playing in the snow is one of our favorite reasons to go to Wrightwood! Photo credit Mountain High Resort
25 Things To Do in Wrightwood with Kids
From snow in the winter to spectacular sunrise camping in the summer, we love Wrightwood.
Amtrak's Pacific Surfliner heads down the coast. Photo courtesy of Amtrak
7 Best Train Ride Day Trips To Take from Los Angeles
Let someone else do the driving on your escape this weekend.
Photo courtesy of San Diego Zoo
48 Things To Do in San Diego Besides the San Diego Zoo
It will take a while to do all the things on this list, but chances are the weather will be great!
Terranea Resort: Escape to the Mediterranean without Leaving Los Angeles County
Anyone else need a socially distanced weekend getaway?
Photo courtesy of Action Tours
Zipline Courses and Treetop Adventures for SoCal Kids
If your kids love a good adrenaline rush, it's time for a family outing in the tree tops.
Fishing Lakes and Spots Where Kids Learn To Fish near Los Angeles
Time to show the kids how to hang out a sign that says, "Gone Fishing."
Put your young helpers to work and you can all sleep under the stars this weekend.
Camping near Los Angeles: 17 Great Campgrounds for Tent Camping with Kids
Marshmallows and bug spray, here we come!
Head over to the Snow-line Orchard in Oak Glen to pick apples and see fall foliage. Photo by Don Graham/Flickr
Find Fall Foliage near Los Angeles: Pretty Drives To See Fall Leaves
Enjoy crisp air, autumn scenery, amazing fall leaves— surprisingly close to home.
Yosemite National Park, photo by Regan Buker/Flickr
15 Road Trips You Can Take from Los Angeles this Weekend: California Summer Travel 2020
Summer vacation plans up in smoke? Here are 15 California getaways we all deserve.
Swim and play at the water park at this campground. Photo courtesy of Lake Hemet Campground
SoCal Campgrounds with Extra Entertainment for Kids
If just camping out isn't enough for your kids, these campgrounds have a little extra.
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Redwood National Park. Photo via Bigstock
12 Best California Family Vacation Ideas Kids Love
From mountains to beaches to theme parks, no matter where you go in the Golden State the kids will...READ MORE 
Balance on Black Bear's Bridge at SkyPark. Photo courtesy of SkyPark at Santa’s Village
Best Things To Do with Kids in Lake Arrowhead Any Time of Year
Lake Arrowhead is the perfect mountain getaway in winter, spring, summer, or fall!READ MORE 
Photo courtesy of Redwood SkyWalk
The Stunning Redwood Sky Walk: Take Your Family To the Treetops
A stunning new family adventure just opened in California.READ MORE 
Swim and play at the water park at this campground. Photo courtesy of Lake Hemet Campground
SoCal Campgrounds with Extra Entertainment for Kids
If just camping out isn't enough for your kids, these campgrounds have a little extra.READ MORE 
Riding the beach with Los Padres Outfitters, photo by Mommy Poppins
30+ Things To Do in Santa Barbara with Kids
Santa Barbara holds a day or weekend full of kid-friendly activities and sea breezes.READ MORE 
20 Things To Do with Kids on an Ojai Weekend or Day Trip
Ojai is SoCal at its best; it's where vegans and cowboys make a chillaxing home togetherREAD MORE 

Weekend Travel for Los Angeles Families

10 Car Games for Kids on Road Trips & Other Boring Backseat Moments
Sometimes Mom and Dad's ideas for fun involve hopping in the car and getting out of Dodge.READ MORE 
One of the best vacation adventures ever awaits in Lake Tahoe. Photo courtesy of Tree Top Adventure
25 Things To Do in Lake Tahoe with Kids
Ski, swim, soar, and sail in gorgeous Lake Tahoe.READ MORE 
Put your young helpers to work and you can all sleep under the stars this weekend.
Camping near Los Angeles: 17 Great Campgrounds for Tent Camping with Kids
Marshmallows and bug spray, here we come!READ MORE 
Sleep in a spaceship at the Area 55 Futuro House. Photo courtesy of Airbnb
The Coolest (Affordable) California Vacation Rentals for Families
Sleep in a spaceship or treehouse on your next family vacation.READ MORE 

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Visit the Lovely Lavender Fields at 123 Farm
Blooming lavender fields are a gorgeous sight—and super smell!READ MORE 
Best Summer Day Trips from Los Angeles: Great SoCal Beach Towns for a Day Trip or Weekend Getaway
For a day trip, weekend getaway, or just a great beach day, these towns are tops.READ MORE 
The Best Carlsbad Hotels Near Legoland California for Families
Where you can walk to Legoland or the beach...READ MORE 
Road Trip Along the Eastern Sierra in California with Kids: Explore the Wild Inland Beauty
This road less traveled is one of the most beautiful road trips in California.READ MORE 
The Best Family-Friendly Vineyards and Wineries Near Los Angeles: Santa Ynez Valley Wineries and Beyond
From DTLA to Santa Barbara County, these wineries welcome families.READ MORE 
Visit National Parks in 2022 on Free National Park Entrance Days: Yellowstone, Zion, Acadia, and More
Get outdoors to celebrate America's natural beauty for FREE.READ MORE 
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