Disneyland - In Anaheim, not too far from the border of Los Angeles County.
Palm Springs - Desert playground of the rich and famous.
Joshua Tree National Park - Two different deserts meet in this park, which is filled with a vast array of rock formations and desert plant life, especially in the spring or after rainfall when the desert flowers are in bloom.
Santa Barbara - A quiet seaside resort town 1.5 h north of Los Angeles.
San Diego - A sunny oceanfront city with many attractions such as Sea World, the San Diego Zoo and the museums of Balboa Park.