{"id":9095,"date":"2011-08-25T10:00:05","date_gmt":"2011-08-25T17:00:05","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/?p=9095"},"modified":"2011-08-25T13:27:23","modified_gmt":"2011-08-25T20:27:23","slug":"great-weekend-trips-outside-of-l-a","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/travel\/great-weekend-trips-outside-of-l-a\/","title":{"rendered":"Great Weekend Trips Outside of L.A."},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: left;\">In Arizona, we all love Los Angeles for a quick weekend getaway in what is known as the &#8220;Creative Capital of the World.&#8221; Thankfully, there&#8217;s still some time left for the summer to squeeze in another weekend escape (or two). Travel outside your regular I-405 limits and check out these great weekend trips of local wine tasting and historic landmarks outside of the L.A. area, courtesey of <a href=\"http:\/\/www.departures.com\" target=\"_blank\">Departures<\/a> magazine.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>1. Big Sur<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/08\/24231829\/201104-la-big-sur.jpg\"><br \/>\n<\/a><a href=\"http:\/\/www.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/bigsur.png\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  class=\"size-full wp-image-9109 pk-lqip pk-lazyload\"  title=\"bigsur\"  src=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/08\/24231844\/bigsur-80x54.jpg\"  alt=\"\"  width=\"564\"  height=\"378\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-pk-src=\"http:\/\/www.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/bigsur.png\" ><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><em>Photo courtesy of Post Ranch Inn<\/em><\/p>\n<p>With rocky slopes and stunning coastal vistas and just five and half hours from L.A., Big Sur is embraced by the Santa Lucia Mountains. Departures suggests staying at the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.postranchinn.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Post Ranch Inn<\/a>, where guests can enjoy woodburning\u00a0fireplaces and luxurious bed linens made with organic cotton.\u00a0Fuel up on nine-grain pancakes cooked in a cast-iron skillet or the signature breakfast pizza at\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.bigsurbakery.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Big Sur Bakery and Restaurant<\/a>\u00a0before hitting the area\u2019s trails and parks. Spread across 456 acres with a 750-acre underwater ecological reserve,\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.pointlobos.org\/\" target=\"_blank\">Point Lobos State Natural Reserve<\/a>\u00a0has 14 hiking trails, with both fabulous ocean vistas (ideal for spotting sea lions) and an abundance of wildflowers\u2014double poppies, blue blossoms, white globe lilies\u2014in bloom. Or stop by the\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.henrymiller.org\/\" target=\"_blank\">Henry Miller Memorial Library<\/a><em>,<\/em>\u00a0founded 30 years ago as a memorial to the infamous novelist and painter who penned\u00a0<em>Tropic of Cancer<\/em>\u00a0and\u00a0<em>Tropic of Capricorn<\/em>\u00a0and spent 18 years of his life in Big Sur.<\/p>\n<p><strong>2. Santa Barbara<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Santa-Barbara-Aerial-View.jpg\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-9098 pk-lazyload\"  title=\"Santa-Barbara-Aerial-View\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"\"  width=\"550\"  height=\"387\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-pk-src=\"http:\/\/www.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Santa-Barbara-Aerial-View.jpg\" ><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Located \u00a095 miles north of L.A., this beach town \u00a0is known as the American Riviera. The Santa Barbara <a href=\"http:\/\/www.fourseasons.com\" target=\"_blank\">Four Seasons Resort Biltmore<\/a> is the ultimate in luxury stay, with 20 acres of manicured tropical gardens complemented by red-tile roofs and ivory adobe archways galore. If you&#8217;re looking for a more homey vibe, stay in the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.canarysantabarbara.com\" target=\"_blank\">Canary Hotel<\/a>\u00a0and enjoy an intimate brunch of lemon ricotta pancakes and eggs Bedict before a day of relaxing on the beach. Spend a day gallery hopping along East Anapamu Street admiring Impressionist-like landscapes and documentary photography at \u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.teliosdesignhouse.com\" target=\"_blank\">Telios Design House<\/a><em>,<\/em>\u00a0or \u00a0take advantage of the surrounding wine country with visits to\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.kuninwines.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Kunin Wines<\/a><strong>,\u00a0<\/strong>where Rh\u00f4ne-style bottles are the highlight. Finish the night off with a fabulous dinner at the classic, decade-old\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.bouchonsantabarbara.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Bouchon<\/a>\u00a0for French fare such as maple-glazed duck breast with port-thyme demiglace.<\/p>\n<p><strong>3. Ojai<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/08\/24231835\/ojai-valley-inn-and-spa.jpg\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-9100 pk-lqip pk-lazyload\"  title=\"ojai-valley-inn-and-spa\"  src=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/08\/24231835\/ojai-valley-inn-and-spa-80x54.jpg\"  alt=\"\"  width=\"480\"  height=\"325\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 480px) 100vw, 480px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/08\/24231835\/ojai-valley-inn-and-spa.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/08\/24231835\/ojai-valley-inn-and-spa.jpg 480w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/08\/24231835\/ojai-valley-inn-and-spa-300x203.jpg 300w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/08\/24231835\/ojai-valley-inn-and-spa-380x257.jpg 380w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/08\/24231835\/ojai-valley-inn-and-spa-80x54.jpg 80w\" ><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Travel 83 miles north of L.A. and lounge poolside and enjoy the famed Pink Moment sunset as it casts a rosy glow on the surrounding Topa Topa Mountains. Stay at the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.ojairesort.com\" target=\"_blank\">Ojai Valley Inn &amp; Spa<\/a>\u00a0in a signature room equipped with a canopy bed,\u00a0fireplace and private balcony that overlooks the resort\u2019s stunning grounds (there\u2019s a 3-acre herb garden and George C. Thomas Jr.\u2013designed golf course). <a href=\"http:\/\/www.kneadbakingcompany.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Knead Bakery<\/a> is known for its delicious apricot scones along Ojai Avenue. Hike the Shelf Road Trail and stop by <a href=\"http:\/\/www.friendsranches.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Friend&#8217;s Ranch<\/a> for Ojai&#8217;s signature Pixie tangerines, honey and other local goodies.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>4. Pasadena<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/08\/24231837\/HuntingtonGallery1.jpg\"><br \/>\n<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/08\/24231837\/HuntingtonGallery1.jpg\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-9102 pk-lqip pk-lazyload\"  title=\"The Huntington Gallery\"  src=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/08\/24231837\/HuntingtonGallery1-80x60.jpg\"  alt=\"\"  width=\"480\"  height=\"360\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 480px) 100vw, 480px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/08\/24231837\/HuntingtonGallery1.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/08\/24231837\/HuntingtonGallery1.jpg 480w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/08\/24231837\/HuntingtonGallery1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/08\/24231837\/HuntingtonGallery1-200x150.jpg 200w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/08\/24231837\/HuntingtonGallery1-260x195.jpg 260w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/08\/24231837\/HuntingtonGallery1-380x285.jpg 380w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/08\/24231837\/HuntingtonGallery1-80x60.jpg 80w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/08\/24231837\/HuntingtonGallery1-83x63.jpg 83w\" ><\/a><em><\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><em>Photo courtesy of The Huntington Library, Art Collections and Botanical Gardens<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Barely outside L.A. city limits, this little town balances historical architecture with a bustling downtown filled with cobblestoned alleyways and tearooms. Originally built in 1907, the\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.pasadena.langhamhotels.com\" target=\"_blank\">Langham Huntington<\/a>\u00a0is a landmark hotel known for its 11,000-square-foot spa with treatments including the Chuan Balancing massage. \u00a0The\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.huntington.org\" target=\"_blank\">Huntington Library, Art Collections and Botanical Gardens<\/a><em>, <\/em>founded by railroad magnate Henry Huntington, exhibits a\u00a0rose garden and a Japanese pavilion with 14,000 varieties of plants. Drop by local downtown gem skincare shop\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.lather.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Lather<\/a>, a skincare shop,\u00a0\u00a0for yuzu bergamot-scented goodies, or sample white and green teas at\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.birdpick.com\" target=\"_blank\">Bird Pick Tea &amp; Herb<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>5. San Luis Obispo<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/08\/24231841\/Novo-Patio-1.jpg\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-9103 pk-lqip pk-lazyload\"  title=\"Novo Patio 1\"  src=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/08\/24231841\/Novo-Patio-1-80x53.jpg\"  alt=\"\"  width=\"500\"  height=\"400\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/08\/24231841\/Novo-Patio-1.jpg\" ><br \/>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Tucked between the Pacific Ocean and the Santa Lucia Mountains, San Luis Obispo is a mere three and a half hours from L.A. Explore the Central Coast at the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.thesanitariumspa.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Sanitarium Spa<\/a>.\u00a0Soak up San Luis Obispo\u2019s historic downtown and make sure to pay a visit to\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.handsgallery.com\" target=\"_blank\">Hands Gallery<\/a><em>,<\/em>\u00a0a pocket-sized space that has been showcasing artwork, sculpture and jewelry by local artists for more than 20 years. Next, head to Brazilian-inspired\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.novorestaurant.com\" target=\"_blank\">Novo<\/a>\u00a0for brunch and relish\u00a0dishes like piquillo chile and cheese empanada with pomegranate-apple chutney.<\/p>\n<p>Check out the rest at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.departures.com\" target=\"_blank\">Departures.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Travel outside your regular I-405 limits and check out these great weekend trips of local wine tasting and historic landmarks outside of 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