Road Trips from Long Beach, CA
Where to drive next — curated by how much time you have and what you're in the mood for.
Total Routes
91
Shortest
0.3h
With Parks Nearby
70
Under 2 hours
34 total in this range
Lake San Marcos, CA
1h 48m83.9 mi one way
Topanga, CA
1h 1m41.4 mi one way
Kinneloa Mesa, CA
51m33.1 mi one way
Alondra Park, CA
22m15 mi one way
Portola Hills, CA
56m40.1 mi one way
Full-day getaway
7 total in this range
Tipton, CA
3h 31m185.7 mi one way
Woodville, CA
3h 46m194.4 mi one way
Alpaugh, CA
3h 42m186 mi one way
Spring Valley, CA
2h 22m112.2 mi one way
Alpine, CA
2h 35m124 mi one way
Weekend trip
44 total in this range
Salida, CA
6h 29m342.4 mi one way
Salinas, CA
6h 19m327.4 mi one way
San Andreas, CA
7h 36m379.9 mi one way
Ahwahnee, CA
5h 41m292.2 mi one way
Mariposa, CA
6h 13m313.4 mi one way
Long-haul ideas
6 total in this range
Browse by Mood
Salida, CA
6h 29m342.4 mi one way
Salinas, CA
6h 19m327.4 mi one way
San Andreas, CA
7h 36m379.9 mi one way
Ahwahnee, CA
5h 41m292.2 mi one way
Salinas, CA
6h 19m327.4 mi one way
Atascadero, CA
4h 35m226 mi one way
Barstow, CA
4h 52m254.2 mi one way
San Francisco, CA
7h 34m405.6 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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