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Best day trips in Los Angeles

8 places from 8 Los Angeles travel vlogs, most-mentioned first. The play button jumps to that moment in the video.

8 places

  1. Malibu

    Day trip · Malibu

    21 miles of coastline along the Pacific Coast Highway, with dramatic hillsides where many LA stars live.

    16:11· Trip Insightin 6 vlogs

  2. Catalina Island

    Day trip · Santa Catalina Island

    Island once home to otter hunters, smugglers and gold prospectors, now a getaway for day-trippers and weekenders.

    6:32· Expediain 3 vlogs

  3. Pasadena

    Day trip · Pasadena

    Relaxed inland city along Colorado Boulevard, home of the Rose Bowl and charming Old Pasadena.

    47:45· Trip Insightin 3 vlogs

  4. Huntington Beach

    Day trip · Orange County

    Beach town in Orange County, a longer trip from central LA.

    21:21· Island Hopper TVin 2 vlogs

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4 more picks, each from a single vlog, so not ranked.

  1. Ventura Harbor

    Day trip · Ventura

    Harbor north of LA with a classic Southern California vibe, beaches, historic landmarks and nearby hiking.

    16:15· Island Hopper TV1 vlog

  2. Newport Beach

    Day trip · Orange County

    Orange County beach destination farther from LA's centre.

    21:21· Island Hopper TV1 vlog

  3. Calabasas

    Day trip · Calabasas

    Hillside city between the Santa Monica and Santa Susana mountains, about 30 miles from downtown, with scenic landscapes for outdoor adventures.

    28:52· Trip Insight1 vlog

  4. Glendale

    Day trip · Glendale

    City at the foot of the Verdugo Mountains, 10 miles north of downtown, known for its architecture and historic theatres.

    31:19· Trip Insight1 vlog