Fanatic Explorer

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…

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Let’s be honest—living in San Francisco is already a dream. But one of the best parts? You can hit everything from redwood forests to coastal cliffs to wine country in under four hours. Whether you’ve got a full weekend or just a few hours, there’s an adventure waiting just outside the city. Here’s my tried-and-tested list of getaways that are perfect for recharging (or showing off to your visiting friends). Some of these are full-on weekend trips, others you can…

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