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The best road trips from L.A.
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The best road trips from L.A.

Whether you're itching for a spontaneous weekend getaway or have months to plan an extended vacation, we've compiled the best road trips from L.A.

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A guide to Joshua Tree
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A guide to Joshua Tree

Joshua Tree is one of the most magical places in California (and the country, we think).

The 15 best day trips from Los Angeles
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The 15 best day trips from Los Angeles

Luckily LA happens to be surrounded by spectacular landscapes, beautiful beaches and small towns.

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Music festivals within driving distance of L.A.
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Music festivals within driving distance of L.A.

Whether a day trip or a Metro ride away, there's no short of music festivals near Los Angeles.

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Where to see the best fall foliage around L.A.
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Where to see the best fall foliage around L.A.

From nearby gardens to the local mountains, there are plenty of spots to enjoy colorful fall foliage.

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Where to see Southern California wildflowers

Where to see Southern California wildflowers
The 50 best road trip songs of all time

The 50 best road trip songs of all time
Where to go whale watching in Los Angeles

Where to go whale watching in Los Angeles
Swimming holes near Los Angeles

Swimming holes near Los Angeles

Road trips from L.A.

Road trip: Los Angeles to Las Vegas
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Road trip: Los Angeles to Las Vegas

Never fly to Vegas from L.A.; the road trip is too much fun to miss. 

Take this road trip from Los Angeles to Mammoth Lakes
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Take this road trip from Los Angeles to Mammoth Lakes

The drive up to Mammoth Lakes is the stuff of winter road-trip dreams. 

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Nine amazing, authentic ghost towns worth a road trip from L.A.
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Nine amazing, authentic ghost towns worth a road trip from L.A.

Here are the nine most authentic ghost towns within road trip distance of L.A. Happy trails!   

Dinosaurs, Dole Whip and dust: Our Coachella 2016 road trip
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Dinosaurs, Dole Whip and dust: Our Coachella 2016 road trip

Don't miss out on the many bizarre and beautiful pit stops along the way to the desert.

3 outlet malls to visit if you're road tripping it
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3 outlet malls to visit if you're road tripping it

How about a last minute road trip with a pit stop at some of the most popular outlet malls in Southern California on your way?

We did a California Double (sort of) with Chevy and Chippa Wilson, and it was awesome
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We did a California Double (sort of) with Chevy and Chippa Wilson, and it was awesome

It's an adventure that's unique to California: Surf the coast in the morning and be up in the snow by afternoon. 

Treehouses you can rent near L.A.

Escape to the Santa Cruz Mountains

Escape to the Santa Cruz Mountains

Two living redwoods have grown through this eco-friendly treehouse

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Sleep in a treehouse in Ventura County

Sleep in a treehouse in Ventura County

The gorgeous treehouse is on a 10-acre farm with chickens, goats and citrus orchards

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Take a vacation to Arizona

Take a vacation to Arizona

Sleep among the stars in this treehouse in Prescott, Arizona

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Stay in a romantic Escondido treehouse

Stay in a romantic Escondido treehouse

Rustic and intimate, this off-the-grid treehouse sleeps two comfortably

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Stay in a Caribbean resort

Stay in a Caribbean resort

Save up to 60 percent when you book your next trip to Antigua, Belize or Jamaica

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Jet off to Asia

Jet off to Asia

Take some time off work and explore Thailand, Singapore or another Asian destination

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Book a hotel on the beach

Book a hotel on the beach

Escape to the sunny shores of Miami Beach, Cabo San Lucas and other beachfront locales 

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Spend some time in Europe

Spend some time in Europe

Gorgeous hotels in Venice, Mykonos and Cannes are waiting for you

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The best road trips in America
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The best road trips in America

Our roundup includes 11 routes that combine history, dynamic scenery and a wide range of geography.

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The 13 best beaches in the USA
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The 13 best beaches in the USA

We’ve scoured the shorelines of America to find the best beaches in the USA.

The best hiking trails in America
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The best hiking trails in America

There are some places only your feet can take you.

The 15 best honeymoon destinations in the U.S.
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The 15 best honeymoon destinations in the U.S.

Honeymooning closer to home can be every bit as romantic as an overseas vacation.

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The best national parks in the U.S.
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The best national parks in the U.S.

Damn, America, you are one beautiful country.

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The 12 best bed and breakfast inns in America
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The 12 best bed and breakfast inns in America

Thes bed and breakfast inns provide so much more than just…beds…and breakfasts.