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Day Trips in Los Angeles

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The City of Los Angeles is so full of surprises that you may not want to leave too soon. But with any luck, your trip will last more than a week which will give you plenty of time to enjoy a good number of Los Angeles activities and take a break for an exciting day trip to a nearby city or attraction. If you want to enjoy your day trip to the fullest plan on setting out from your Los Angeles hotel early in the morning.

Before you go, grab a quick breakfast or "breakfast-on-the-go" from a Los Angeles restaurant, don't forget your Los Angeles travel guide which typically lists the most popular day trips, and head to any number of beach towns, amusement parks, or historic places surrounding the City of Los Angeles. Wherever you go, you can count on having an experience you won't soon forget. Continue reading through the listings below for some excellent Los Angeles day trip ideas.

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May 20, 2008 change by mcburton

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Santa Monica Beach & Venice Beach

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Santa Monica Beach and Venice Beach are two of the most scenic public beaches in the world. The millions of visitors to Santa Monica and Venice Beach each year will find a wide variety of notable landmarks and plenty of famous boardwalks to explore. One excellent Santa Monica sight is the Santa Monica Pier. The 9-½ -acre Santa Monica Pier was built in 1906 and it is the city’s number one landmark. This popular pier has starred in The Sting, Ruthless People, The Net, Cellular, and Fat Albert, as well as the world famous TV show Baywatch. A more..

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tel:310-458-8900
url:www.santamonicapier.org; http:
address:200 Santa Monica Pier
email:info@santamonicapier.org

Catalina Island

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Catalina Island’s "Airport-In-The-Sky" is approximately 37 miles SSW of Los Angeles International Airport. You can also drive to Newport Beach, which is roughly 50 miles south of Los Angeles and catch one of several boats or ferries that make the trip to Catalina Island daily. If you have money to spare, you can even spring for a helicopter ride to Catalina from Long Beach or San Pedro. Area activities include animal watching, birding, fishing, golfing, scuba diving, rafting, snorkeling, parasailing, kayaking, camping, hiking, eco-tours, and more. If you find that you just more..

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tel:310-510-1520
url:www.catalina.com
address:Catalina Island, California
email:info@visitcatalina.org

Laguna Beach

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Breathtaking Laguna Beach literally sits on the edge of the ocean. This stunning seaside town features dozens of fascinating art galleries and delicious restaurants, and so many festivals and events you'll lose count. Art fairs, concerts, wine tastings, and dance festivals are just a few of the fun activities on the menu in Laguna Beach. Golfing, swimming, surfing, hiking, and animal watching are also popular past times here. To get to Laguna Beach, all you have to do is hop on Pacific Coast Highway (PCH) and enjoy the spectacular scenery along the way – a side trip in more..

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tel:949-497-9229; 800-877-1115
url:www.lagunabeachinfo.org
address:Laguna Beach Visitors Center, 252 Broadway, Laguna Beach
email:lbvb@lagunabeachinfo.com

Malibu

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Just north of Santa Monica rests the luxurious beach town called Malibu. This community is often known for its celebrity population and exclusive shops and restaurants. One of the more well- known Los Angeles attractions, Malibu offers beautiful beaches and a feeling of serenity that is often hard to grasp in Los Angeles. Because Malibu is so close to the heart of Los Angeles, this potential day trip will take no time at all and leave you refreshed and revived. Choose from many restaurants and boutiques offering fine jewelry and rare antiques. Surfing and hiking are some of the more..

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