Quick Summary: Everyone who visits San Dimas ends up adoring it so much that they wonder why they haven’t explored the lovely city sooner. Set on old Route 66, you’ll find a number of unique, one-of-a-kind things to see and do while you’re there. If you adore trains and interesting railroad history, then you have to stop by the Pacific Railroad Museum which resembles a working railroad station. San Dimas is 30 minutes from LA (30 miles via I-10 E).


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1. Go bird watching in Frank G. Bonelli Regional Park ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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2. Learn about history at the Pacific Railroad Museum ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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3. Hike in Horsethief Canyon Park

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4. Take the kids to Raging Waters Los Angeles

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5. Test your skills at Trapped! Escape Room

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6. Explore the Wally Parks NHRA Motorsports Museum

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7. Have lunch at Twisted Sage Cafe

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8. Eat Thai food at Lucky Elephant

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