This Southern California Road Trip Takes You From Borrego Springs To The Santa Monica Pier
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Danielle Schwartz
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If you’re looking for a road trip that takes you through many different landscapes of Southern California, you’re in luck. This two-day weekend trip is the perfect way to see everything from the desert to the city to the beach. Have a great time while exploring the natural variety of the area.
Check out this map for a detailed route through your road trip destinations.
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Borrego Springs, CA 92004, USA
Begin your journey through sunny Southern California in Borrego Springs, the small town that serves as the entry to Anza-Borrego Desert State Park. Borrego Springs is known for its stunning landscape and its vibrant art scene. Spend your morning walking on one of the beautiful trails and enjoying the colorful wildflowers. Then head out to see some of the amazing sculptures that are all over the town. You’ll find them next to the roads and even in the middle of desert fields.
Read more about Borrego Springs.
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Wilson Creek Winery, 35960 Rancho California Rd, Temecula, CA 92591, USA
Wilson Creek Winery is one of the best-known wineries in Temecula. Its wine is favored by many, and there is lots more to do on the premises. You can enjoy your selections with a variety of delicious menu choices while you enjoy the lovely view outside. Afterward, feel like you’re a part of the outdoors yourself with a horseback ride through the vineyard! You’ll meander down a nice relaxing path and learn a thing or two about winemaking along the way.
Learn more about Wilson Creek Winery.
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Walker Canyon Road, Walker Canyon Rd, Lake Elsinore, CA, USA
The next day, get ready for more fun when you head out first thing in the morning toward the lovely Lake Elsinore. With 31 trails to choose from, this lake is a favorite of veteran outdoor enthusiasts and casual hikers alike. One of the best trails in the area is Walker Canyon Trail in the Walker Canyon Ecological Preserve. Although the entire hike is 9.2 miles long, you won’t have to take the entire path to be able to take in the natural beauty of your surroundings. You can turn around before the weather heats up and head back on the road for the rest of your exciting trip.
Read more about Walker Canyon Trail.
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Mount Hollywood Trail, Mount Hollywood Trl, Los Angeles, CA 90027, USA
For a combination of hiking and big-city thrills, take the easy trail to perhaps the most famous landmark in Los Angeles: the Hollywood sign! On the way to the iconic sign, you’ll be able to see amazing panoramic views of the Los Angeles skyline and nearby mountains. Don’t forget to take a photo when you make it to the classic highlight of this walk.
Learn more about Mt. Hollywood Trail.
Santa Monica Pier, Santa Monica, CA 90401, USA
End your road trip at the Santa Monica Pier, located at one of the most beautiful beaches in the state. Ride the Ferris wheel, have some casual dinner, and take a walk at the beach at sunset. The spacious beach is known to be one of the best places to stroll at any time of day. Enjoying the pier and Santa Monica Beach is the ideal way to conclude your tour of Southern California landscapes.
Read more about the Santa Monica Pier.
By the end of the weekend, you’ll have seen all different kinds of Southern California sights, from the arid desert of Borrego Springs to the wildflowers by Lake Elsinore to classic landmarks in Los Angeles. Which of the stops is your favorite?
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