Cali Trip

Long weekend in Southern California.
Closest Airport: Los Angeles International AirportCity: Los Angeles and Palm Springs

Goal: Explore a National Park

Itinerary
  • Day 1: Friday
    • Night in LA
  • Day 2: Saturday
    • Drive to Joshua Tree
        • Joshua Tree National Park - hours from LA - 3 hours from LA
    • Stay in Palm Springs
        • Palm Springs - 45 minutes from Joshua Tree
  • Day 3: Sunday
    • Day in Palm Springs
    • Drive to LA
    • Santa Monica Pier and Beach - 20 minutes from LAX
  • Day 4: Monday


Extra Activities to Consider:
  • Disney Land - 1 hour from LAX
  • Universal Studios - 41 minutes from LAX


Best form of Transportation: Rental Car
Best Neighborhoods to Stay: Downtown Los Angeles or Santa Monica
Budget: $150 a day (budget more for the day you go to Universal Studios) - plus rental car, hotel, and flight

Where to Stay:
  • Friday: Night in LA
  • Saturday: Night in Palm Springs or Joshua Tree
  • Sunday: Night in LA / Santa Monica