By: Sahil Luthra
Bookonboard.com
Long Beach boasts many iconic attractions – the Queen Mary ship and the Aquarium of the Pacific, for example – and thus makes for a wonderful weekend getaway or daytrip.
Rather than taking a road trip from Los Angeles, how about hopping on a boat? Catalina Island, located a little more than 20 miles from the Southern California shoreline
Newport Beach sits in the heart of coastal Orange County, about 45 miles south of downtown Los Angeles. Getting out on Newport Harbor is a must in this nautical hot spot:
About 50 miles south of Los Angeles you'll find picturesque Laguna Beach, also known as the California Riviera. This chic coastal town in Orange County comes complete with high-end boutiques
If your weekend trips typically include racing around to see all the top tourist attractions, maybe you'll enjoy a change of pace in beautiful Ojai
You don't have to go all the way to Napa Valley for award-winning wineries. About 85 miles southeast from the City of Angels, the wineries of Temecula Valley produce more than 50 varietals of wine
For serene coastal vibes and seaside views about 95 miles west of LA, Santa Barbara is a great escape in Southern California – especially for pet owners
For a cold-weather getaway, Big Bear Lake – less than 100 miles east of LA – is a prime winter destination for skiers and snowboards
If a desert escape is what you're craving, head to the Palm Springs area. Relaxation here may include lounging by the pool, cocktail in hand
Escape for a weekend to the San Diego neighborhood of La Jolla – one of the top California beach destinations, set about a 110-mile drive south from Los Angeles
Experience the Zen of the desert and the majestic natural wonders that await in Joshua Tree National Park, about 130 miles east of Los Angeles