Top
sights of Southern California
Sightseeing
in Southern California, North of Los Angeles
What
to see In Southern California?
See Southern
California
If you are
staying in Los Angeles for any reasonable length of time you will
be missing out if you don't get out of LA and see the landscapes
and experience the true beauty of California.
Southern California
- from the Desert to the Sea, Valleys and Mountain Ranges
Southern California
has a diverse range of things to do with the desert, mountains,
valleys and the sea all within less than 3 hours from Los Angeles.
This will take a little planning to see it all but very rewarding
with a lot to talk about when you get home.
National Parks
California
has seven national parks to explore including the Channel Island
National Park, Joshua Tree National Park and Sequoia National Park
which is not far from LA.
Southern California
in 10 Days
You should
allow about 10 days travel, or 400 miles of driving, to see most
of the major sights of Southern California.
North from
LA
From Los Angeles
head north along the Pacific Coast Highway towards San Francisco.
Pacific Coast
Highway to Malibu
If you like
the outdoors rent a car and drive up Pacific Coast Highway towards
Malibu. There are countless trails along the way. There is even
a trail that will take you to what is left of the old MASH TV set.
Los Angeles
Hiking
Buy a hiking
book in Los Angeles or search for "Los Angeles Hiking"
online. Most of the trails are hikable in just tennis shoes.
Malibu
Once you have
reached Malibu head off to the Getty Villa.
Getty Villa,
Malibu
The J. Paul
Getty Museum at the Getty Villa in Malibu is a museum and educational
center dedicated to the study of the arts and cultures of ancient
Greece, Rome, and Etruria. The Getty Villa serves a varied audience
through exhibitions, conservation, scholarship, research, and public
programs.
Greek, Roman,
and Etruscan antiquities
The Villa houses
approximately 44,000 works of art from the Museum's extensive collection
of Greek, Roman, and Etruscan antiquities, of which over 1,200 are
on view. The Getty Museum is on the coast road and besides the ancient
offerings there are some lovely views. The Getty Villa can be explored
in a few hours.
Santa Barbara
Once you have
had your fill of Malibu keep going to Santa Barbara. Alternatively,
if you just want to get straight to Santa Barbara, or don't have
the time, head over to Union Station in Downtown and take the Amtrak.
Overnight
in Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara
is great for an overnight stay. There are plenty of good places
to eat as well as a few nearby wineries.
Back to LA?
You will certainly
know Southern California if you managed to explore Southern California
both North and South
of LA so it's no crime to return to Los Angeles at this point.
But why not stay in
California?
However, expect
to hear alot more along the way so if you can leave yourself a few
more days you'll see even more of Southern California. Trouble is,
if you see even more you might find it hard to leave. So maybe its
best to get back to LA before
it's too late :)
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