Comments on: Vacation ideas for Memorial Day weekend within a 6 hour drive of Los Angeles?

By: Jason's Honey!

Jason's Honey! — Thu, 12 Mar 2009 17:55:46 +0000

You can go towards San Luis Obispo and go to that mission there. Then you could go to Hearst castle and have a picnic on the beach that is like 1 mile away from Hearst castle and you can walk on the beach too the beach is VERY PRETTY!

By: twistyhair

twistyhair — Thu, 12 Mar 2009 10:53:09 +0000

One of my favorite places in the state is Cambria. It is definitely within your driving range and offers a variety of types of lodging. I’ve included a place that I’ve personally stayed in the past. It’s large for two people, but great for romance and relaxing. Just the thought of going back and forth between the deck spa and jacuzzi tub in the Master bath makes me feel happy. Cambria is a quiet, artsy town and is delightful on its own. If you’re feeling ambitious, you can easily make it up to the Hearst Castle for a half-day.

If you don’t want to go as far as Cambria, Pismo Beach and Morro Bay are both beautiful as well.

Another option off the beaten path is Lake Elsinore. I like the wineries and antiquing. They also have several day spas.

I also love Ojai for a weekend getaway. Plenty of spas, decent restaurants and several beautiful meditation spaces.

Have a lovely weekend!

By: ERIC S

ERIC S — Tue, 10 Mar 2009 08:27:17 +0000

how about the mammoth lakes area? anywhere from Bishop to Mammoth is only about 5 hours away. millions of things to do.

By: Lori J

Lori J — Sun, 08 Mar 2009 22:16:46 +0000

St. Regis Resort on Monarch Beach in Dana Point.

By: chieromancer

chieromancer — Fri, 06 Mar 2009 18:24:46 +0000

I suggest something warmer.

Go to Julian. There are desert hot springs in the area, but I don’t know if there are any spas proper down there.

Not much Kayaking, tho’.

By: peedlepup

peedlepup — Wed, 04 Mar 2009 06:54:28 +0000

May I suggest that you go a little past Santa Barbara to the wine region in the Paso Robles-Atascadero-San Luis Obispo area.

Every thing you asked for is there. Spas, Hiking, Bike riding Museums, Community Theater. Kayaking (at the Channel Islands), quiet, relaxing clean air, and wine sampling that meets / beats anything from the Napa Valley. Add to that a (mostly) beautiful drive up the coast.

By: How2Vacation.com

How2Vacation.com — Sun, 01 Mar 2009 11:37:25 +0000

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By: Jen C

Jen C — Fri, 27 Feb 2009 17:57:49 +0000

come to my wedding! Oh thats right, you said near Los Angeles. Well, if you wanted to fly east, come to North Carolina, Raleigh area and thats where I’ll be getting married. I promise it’ll be fun!