Road Trips from Laguna, CA
Where to drive next — curated by how much time you have and what you're in the mood for.
Total Routes
108
Shortest
0.4h
With Parks Nearby
75
Under 2 hours
29 total in this range
Albany, CA
1h 46m88.3 mi one way
San Rafael, CA
1h 57m96.9 mi one way
Byron, CA
1h 20m60.6 mi one way
Saranap, CA
1h 41m70.9 mi one way
Napa, CA
1h 29m72.7 mi one way
Full-day getaway
30 total in this range
Santa Rosa, CA
2h 16m107.8 mi one way
San Bruno, CA
2h 16m110.4 mi one way
Pacifica, CA
2h 18m114 mi one way
San Juan Bautista, CA
2h 55m148 mi one way
Belvedere Tiburon, CA
2h 10m102.3 mi one way
Weekend trip
41 total in this range
Bakersfield, CA
5h265.4 mi one way
Lake Nacimiento, CA
5h 13m257.9 mi one way
Bodfish, CA
5h 59m306.7 mi one way
Los Angeles, CA
6h 57m373.9 mi one way
Long Beach, CA
7h 25m398 mi one way
Long-haul ideas
8 total in this range
Browse by Mood
Bakersfield, CA
5h265.4 mi one way
Santa Rosa, CA
2h 16m107.8 mi one way
San Bruno, CA
2h 16m110.4 mi one way
Pacifica, CA
2h 18m114 mi one way
Bakersfield, CA
5h265.4 mi one way
Santa Rosa, CA
2h 16m107.8 mi one way
San Bruno, CA
2h 16m110.4 mi one way
Pacifica, CA
2h 18m114 mi one way
Bakersfield, CA
5h265.4 mi one way
Santa Rosa, CA
2h 16m107.8 mi one way
San Bruno, CA
2h 16m110.4 mi one way
Pacifica, CA
2h 18m114 mi one way
When to Go
Spring
Long daylight returns and parks begin peak bloom.
Summer
Avoid low-desert routes at midday; pick mountain destinations instead.
Fall
Cooler temps and foliage make it the underrated season here.
Winter
Desert driving is at its best — cool days, clear light.
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