The 6 1-Day Tours in Los Angeles That Are Worth the Drive

1.LA to San Diego: History, Harbor & USS Midway Magic in one day

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 24 reviews · 8 to 10 hours (approx.) · from $254Our pick

Review of the LA to San Diego day trip with Old Town, harbor cruise, USS Midway, Balboa Park, timing, value, and practical tips.

“J’ai adoré les visites mais j’ai moins aimé le fait qu’après notre dernière visite au Balboa Park (2 heures pour allonger le temps afin de récupérer 3 personnes au Sea world) 1 heure aurait été suffisante et nous aurait permis de revenir comme prévu à 17h au lieu de 19h30, une perte de temps considérable”

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2.Santa Barbara 1-Day via Amtrak Starlight Coastal&car tour from LA

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 24 reviews · from $194

Ride Amtrak from Oxnard to Santa Barbara, then see the pier, courthouse, and Old Mission on a full-day trip from Los Angeles.

“Travel by train seeing the beautiful sceneries good foods relaxing trip. Johnny is a good tour guide and very friendly.”

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3.LA Day Trip to Casinos, Palm Springs, San Diego, Santa Barbara

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · 9 to 11 hours (approx.) Top rated

Plan a private Los Angeles day trip to Santa Barbara, San Diego, Palm Springs, or casinos with a flexible driver and door-to-door service.

“We had an outstanding experience with this limo service and touring company. Their vehicle was incredibly comfortable throughout the ride. Our driver was punctual, professional, and shared great insights during the tour, making it both informative and enjoyable. The level of customer service exceeded my expectations, making the whole experience feel first-class. I highly recommend this company for anyone seeking reliable transportation or a memorable tour experience.”

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4.Yosemite and Sequoia National Parks 2-Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews

See Sequoia and Yosemite in two private days from Los Angeles, with park fees, hotel, pickup, and custom stops included for up to three people.

“Great program that captures two parks at once. We really enjoyed the itinerary and trekking in the parks. Julia thank you very much!”

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5.L.A. Highlights in One Day Guided Experience!

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $139Best value

See downtown LA, Hollywood, Griffith Observatory, Venice, and Santa Monica in one small-group day tour with local guidance.

“You get to know places that only someone with local knowledge knows. The meeting point in Downtown LA is difficult to get to and parking is expensive.”

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6.Catalina Island Day Trip from LAX area hotels with Undersea Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★3.0 · 3 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $253

Review of Catalina Island from LAX with ferry transport, a 45-minute Undersea Adventure, free Avalon time, and practical booking advice.

“The starting out instructions were wonderful for the entire day. But unfortunately the driver they had come pick us up came way too early and we sat around for over an hour waiting for the boat. Once we made it to the island we never received our inbound tickets to go home later that afternoon so I had to go back up to the ticket booth and request a set from them. More time wasted that could have been spent roaming the island which is beautiful.”

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