Where to stay, eat and more in Santa Barbara, Palm Springs, Las Vegas and other driveable destinations
Los Angeles is, by car, mere hours from coastal gem towns, the state’s finest resorts, desert hotspots and more. So, join the 71% of Americans planning to drive on their next vacation — according to Hilton — and make your summer getaway a road trip. Below, discover where to go, eat, shop and more to Los Angeles editors.
Carmel By-the-Sea
Credit: Visit Carmel
This artsy coastal town is one of the longer drives from Los Angeles, coming in at 5-6 hours depending on what part of town you depart from. But the blooming dining scene, abundance of wine rooms and underlying bohemian spirit make it more than worth the drive. Discover more
Long Beach
Halo at Fairmont Breakers Long BeachCredit: Courtesy Fairmont Breakers Long Beach
Yes, Long Beach is still within Los Angeles County limits, but a weekend away in the LBC proves its a whole other universe. The port city attracts visitors for its beach city lifestyle with historical sensibilities. Discover more
Palm Springs
The V Capri at sunset Credit: Courtesy The V Capri
Angelenos have long relied on the desert for quick getaways, and Palm Springs keeps the annual visit interesting with plenty of new hotels and restaurants to check out. Discover more
Santa Barbara
A room in a cozy San Ysidro Ranch Bungalow Credit: Courtesy San Ysidro Ranch
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For when a trip to coastal Italy isn’t in the cards, there’s always the American Riviera. Santa Barbara delivers on ensuring a luxe vacation with a medley of the state’s — perhaps even the country’s — finest resorts. Discover more.
Las Vegas
Carbone Riviera’s patio offers views of the Bellagio fountains.Credit: Douglas Friedman
Sin City has grown to become a mecca of chef titans, and a lineup of recent restaurant openings makes the case for any culinary savant to spend a weekend away in the Mojave Desert metropolis. Discover more