| Los Angeles is a great city to live in and visit. The | | | | national park a treasured getaway for Los Angeles |
| bright lights, towering buildings and tons of people make | | | | residents on a budget. The park is located about 140 |
| this an exciting place to be. Still, there are times when | | | | miles east of Los Angeles and is adored for its |
| getting away from it all might appeal. Even on a limited | | | | breathtaking sights and desert climate. |
| budget, it is possible to enjoy a change of scenery. | | | | The theme parks of the Anaheim area - Knott's Berry |
| The one tank trip possibilities around LA are nearly | | | | Farm, Disneyland and other Anaheim area attractions |
| endless. | | | | are just a short drive from Los Angeles. These parks |
| When it is time to get away from Los Angeles, just | | | | offer a great way to get away from it all without |
| kick the tires, fill up the tank and head out to such | | | | having to travel too far. |
| places as: | | | | San Diego - This beautiful city is only a hop, skip and a |
| Vasquez Rocks Natural Area Park - Located in Agua | | | | jump south of Los Angeles. A little more than a tank |
| Dulce, this 905-acre park is famed for its unusual rock | | | | might be needed for some cars, but the extra fill up is |
| formations. The park provides a perfect getaway and | | | | worth taking in the sights of San Diego. The city offers |
| can quickly remind Los Angeles residents that | | | | plenty of attractions of its own including the world |
| California has some amazing wide open spaces worth | | | | famous San Diego Zoo, Sea World, Old Town and |
| exploring. | | | | more. While the drive can take some time, depending |
| Kimberly Crest House And Gardens - This destination | | | | on traffic, it is well worth the trip. |
| in Redlands is a French chateau mansion complete | | | | Oceanside - While Los Angeles has plenty of |
| with Italian gardens. The crawling mansion belongs to | | | | beaches, the crowds can get out of control. When a |
| the Kimberlys of Kimberly-Clark paper fame. | | | | different view of the Pacific is desired, Oceanside is |
| Santa Barbara County - The charm, beauty and much | | | | the place to go. The community has incredible beaches |
| slower pace of living Santa Barbara is famed for is | | | | and lots of other attractions including its golf courses, |
| really only a tank away. In fact, many cars can get | | | | the Mission San Luis Rey, the California Surf Museum |
| there for less than a tank. Santa Barbara County is | | | | and more. |
| home to a number of attractions well worth putting on | | | | When it is time to get away from it all, Los Angeles is |
| a must-see list. On the trip between LA and Santa | | | | a great starting point. From this southern California city, |
| Barbara, attractions include the La Purisma Mission, the | | | | travelers can see national parks, theme parks, wineries, |
| Quicksilver Horse Ranch, a number of wineries, parks | | | | beaches and more. Head in any direction out of the |
| and more. | | | | city and there are wonders worth taking in that will not |
| Joshua Tree National Park - The hiking trails, rock | | | | require more than a tank of gas to reach. |
| climbing, mountains and incredible views make this | | | | |