Day Trips from Anaheim/OC

Where to go on a day trip in Anaheim Orange County

We live in a car culture here in Southern California. However, with or without a car, you can zip on the highways or explore the roads less traveled and discover the many sights that make up this diverse area. Within just an hour or two out of Orange County you can be in the mountains, the desert, the SoCal wine county of Temecula, catch a glimse of the legendary Hollywood sign or see Shamu for the day at SeaWorld® San Diego.

It really is up to you. Explore OC and the surrounding regions at your own pace, or leave the driving to others and take on of the many coach sightseeing excursions.

Avalon Bay on Catalina Island

Catalina Island is one of the most popular day trips and overnight excursions in our region. Getting there is easy, and just about an hour away from the OC area...

Temecula and area wineries

About one hour from the Anaheim/OC area lays the beautiful Temecula Valley, noted as the heart of California's South Coast wine region. Rolling hills covered with...

Big Bear and other Mountain towns

There are actually several mountain communities approximately a 90-minute drive from the Anaheim/OC area. Its elevation at 7,000 feet gives it four distinct seasons...

San Diego Mission

Some 90 miles to the south of Anaheim is the town of San Diego. It is easily accessed by car, sightseeing coach or by Amtrak train. On the way to San Diego...

Los Angeles at dusk

The city of Los Angeles is approximately 30 miles north of Anaheim. It is easily accessed via car, Amtrak train or sightseeing tour excursions. Tours are a great way...

Orange County sightseeing tours and charter buses

From eco-beach tours to day trips to Hollywood, area attractions or day trips to Southern California's wine county Temecula if is all easy to navigate a day of fun.