Bharat SainiLast Updated on October 22, 2020 by Bharat Saini
Los Angeles attracts visitors with its glitz and glamour. It is undoubtedly one of the best places to visit or live. But at times it seems as though one seriously needs a break from the cacophony and bustle of a big city. The best thing therefore is to get out of town for much-needed relaxation and rejuvenation. There are plenty of getaway destinations where you can go from Los Angeles, with many of them being just a few hours away. Here are some of the best, fun and exciting weekend getaways for you from LA. Recharge your batteries with some of these wonderful escapes.
Palm Springs
Palm Springs is one of the most exciting and closest destinations to visit from Los Angeles. It is only 100 miles away and can be reached in just under one hour through popular airlines such as American Airlines, Delta and United Airlines. Palm Springs is a popular desert getaway and has been attracting visitors for almost 100 years now. With averaging about 350 days of sunshine a year, Palm Springs is a prime hotspot for tourists, who come here to enjoy its beautiful resorts and golf courses, especially during the winter months. Palm Springs is also home to some popular attractions, such as Palm Springs Art Museum, Palm Springs Aerial Tramway and Palm Springs Historical Society’s walking tours.
Nashville
Nashville is one of the best destinations for a weekend getaway from Los Angeles, especially for country music lovers. Take flights from Los Angeles to Nashville to experience and learn about the history of country music in Tennessee’s capital city. Begin your country music tour by heading to the Ryman Auditorium, where the Grand Ole Opry was originally located. It is this venue which extensively popularized the country music genre with its magical performances. Make the famous Grand Ole Opry your next stop, and catch a glimpse of all the country music memorabilia here. Conclude your country music history tour by visiting the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum and spend some quality time there. When traveling from Los Angeles, flights from LAX to BNA will take around 3 hours 32 minutes. You can buy airline tickets with Delta Airlines, American Airlines or Southwest Airlines for musical sojourn to Nashville from LA.
San Diego
Are you looking forward to even more exciting getaway from Los Angeles? Then consider taking flights to San Diego, which will reach you within 2 hours from Los Angeles with a distance of just 100 miles. While enjoying pleasant weather year-round, there are a host of things for you to see and do in San Diego. Visit the revitalized Gaslamp District in the downtown area to immerse in the thriving restaurant scene, indulge in some great shopping at one of the many interesting retail stores, and see live musical performances at great venues. You will enjoy this family-friendly destination with plenty of fun-filled activities. Bring your kids to the San Diego Zoo in Balboa Park where hundreds of animals are housed in their re-created natural habitats. Visit the Pacific Beach, a small beach town nearby La Jolla for a more relaxed getaway.
Santa Barbara
Take flights to Santa Barbara to visit the stunning seaside city, just 100 miles north of Los Angeles. It will take you 2 hours to reach here from LAX. The dense downtown district here is packed with beautiful beaches, a boardwalk area, shops and restaurants. The hillside mansions, curving beaches and blue Pacific Ocean provides a South of France feel, and thus is sometimes appropriately referred to as the “American Riviera”. Consider spending an evening in the city’s Funk Zone where you will find many performance venues, art galleries and restaurants.
Solvang
Explore the Danish history of the small city of Solvang, just north of Santa Barbara. People from Denmark arrived here and settled in the early 20th century while trying to escape the bitter Midwestern U.S. cold. Solvang has now become a prime destination for tourists who want to see and experience all things Danish in America. You will be amazed to see Danish shops, architecture, plenty of windmills similar to Scandinavian designs, and restaurants serving Danish food. Combine your visit to Solvang with a Santa Barbara trip.
It is easy for you to get out of the bustling city life of Los Angeles and venture into a totally different environment. Plan your next escape from Los Angeles with our assorted best weekend getaways options as stated. Relax and recharge your batteries like never before.
