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Carlsbad - Cape Rey Resort and Spa - 1 hour 50 minutes from Los Angeles
La Jolla - La Valencia - 2 hour Getaway from Los Angeles
The Inn at Rancho Santa Fe - 1 hour and 45 minutes Los Angeles
Paso Robles - Hotel Cheval - 3 hours from LA
Santa Barbara - El Encanto - 1 hour and 30 minutes from Los Angeles
Ojai Valley Inn
Desert Hot Springs - The Spring Resort and Spa - 2 hours from LA
Newport Beach - Whale watching - 50 minutes
Big Bear Lake - 2 hours
Hyatt Regency Indian Wells Resort and Spa, Palm Springs - 2 hours from LA
Hyatt Regency Scottsdale Resort in Scottsdale - 5 hours and 30 minutes
Idyllwild - Strawberry Creek Inn
The Ritz-Carlton, Rancho Mirage - 1 hour and 50 minutes
Fine Wine and Food in Carmel Valley - 5 hours
LEGOLAND - 1 hour and 30 minutes
The Huntley in Santa Monica - 20 minutes from LA
Temecula Creek Inn
Andaz San Diego
Redondo Beach - Hotel Portofino - 30 minutes from LA
Avalon Hotel Palm Springs - 1 hour and 45 minutes
San Clemente - Casa Tropicana Boutique Hotel - 1 hour 30 minutes
South Coast Winery Resort and Spa
Quick weekend getaways from LA include Catalina Island, Palm Springs, Ojai, Laguna Beach, Carlsbad, Santa Barbara, Newport Beach and other unique towns in California. If you are traveling with children, our list includes destinations with kid-friendly attractions, hotels and restaurants. Couples will find a selection of scenic beach resorts, unique weekend trips, day tours, affordable inns and relaxing spas.
Driving Distances from Los Angeles
| From Los Angeles To | Driving Time |
| Palm Springs | 1 hour and 45 minutes |
| La Jolla | 2 hours |
| Rancho Santa Fe | 1 hour and 45 minutes |
| Paso Robles | 3 hours |
| Santa Barbara | 1 hour and 30 minutes |
| Las Vegas, NV | 4 hours |
| Newport Beach | 50 minutes |
| Big Bear, CA | 3 hours |
| Ojai | 1 hour and 30 minutes |
| Scottsdale, AZ | 5 hours and 30 minutes |
| Rancho Mirage | 1 hour and 50 minutes |
| Carmel Valley | 5 hours |
| Carlsbad, CA | 1 hour and 30 minutes |
| Santa Monica | 20 minutes |
| San Diego | 2 hours |
| Laguna Beach | 1 hour |
| Big Sur | 6 hours |
| Redondo Beach | 20 minutes |
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