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