An ideal Santa Barbara day trip includes visiting some of the main attractions, eating at some of the best restaurants, and ending the day with an ocean sunset!

Find the best things to do on a day trip to Carmel-by-the-Sea. It's one of the cutest coastal towns in California with fairy-tale houses, incredible coastal views, and a quaint, Dutch-style town center.

Joshua Tree National Park is just about a one-hour drive from Palm Springs, which makes for an ideal day trip. This one-day itinerary from Palm Springs to Joshua Tree contains things to do in Joshua Tree, places to eat, and activities around Joshua Tree.

There are so many unique things to do in Solvang, California and it’s the perfect place to visit for a day trip from Santa Barbara. Solvang is one of the most charming towns in California with its Danish buildings and food (try the aebleskivers!).

From shipwrecks to seals, there’s all kinds of maritime history and coastal sights to see in Point Reyes.

There are tons of things to do in and around the Bay Area, and many of them are an easy day trip! These are the best places to take a day trip and things to do in each place.

Sausalito is a town on the bay just across the Golden Gate Bridge from San Francisco. It’s charming, a bit upscale, and gorgeous.

The 17-mile drive stretches from Monterey to Carmel-by-the-sea, winding along the coast with gorgeous lookout spots throughout the drive.

San Mateo is a lovely town with a Japanese Tea Garden, great restaurants, and a nice downtown. It’s a great spot for a day trip!

Just a dozen miles north of Santa Cruz is the hidden gem Davenport, California. It’s an incredible coastal city with jaw-dropping beaches and small-town vibes.

You read that right. A DAY TRIP to Yosemite! It’s completely possible if you live in the Bay Area, or even within 200 miles of Yosemite.