United States

Day trips from Los Angeles

Places you can visit in a day from Los Angeles and be back by evening. Distances are in a straight line from the city centre.

Best day trips

1

Malibu Beach
41 km from Los Angeles
A wide, scenic beach north of LA, good for a relaxed sunrise walk
2

Laguna Beach
22 km from Los Angeles
A colorful coastal town with art galleries and tide pools
3

Huntington Beach
28 km from Los Angeles
A long stretch of sand popular for surfing and a classic pier
4

Newport Beach
30 km from Los Angeles
A upscale harbor area with a boardwalk and calm waters
5

Palos Verdes Peninsula
32 km from Los Angeles
A hilly coastal view with cliffs, gardens and quiet beaches
6

Topanga State Park
30 km from Los Angeles
A rugged canyon trail with ocean vistas, good for hiking
7

Mission San Juan Capistrano
81 km from Los Angeles
A historic mission with preserved adobe buildings and gardens
8

Catalina Island (Avalon)
76 km from Los Angeles
A small island town with a waterfront promenade and snorkeling trips
9

Mount Baldy
33 km from Los Angeles
A high-elevation hike with alpine scenery and winter snow