Quick getaways: Easy and beautiful day trips from Los Angeles
If you live in LA, you know the city’s energy is electric — creative, chaotic, and full of possibility. But sometimes, that same buzz makes you crave a breather. Luckily, Southern California makes escaping easy. Within just a couple of hours, you can trade traffic for tide pools, freeways for forest trails, and palm trees for Joshua trees. These day trips from Los Angeles are perfect for when you need to hit pause — whether it’s a spontaneous Saturday drive, a planned…