Big Bear Lake [100 miles] (mountain activities) Alpine Slide/Water Slide, Biking, Boating & Water Sports, Bowling, Camping, Cross Country Skiing, Discovery Center, Entertainment, Events, Fishing, Golf, Hiking, Horseback Riding, Kid Stuff, Museum, Parasailing, RV Parks & Marinas, Skiing & Snowboarding, Resorts, Snow Play, Snowshoeing, Solar Observatory, Swimming, Tennis, Tours, Zoos
Big Pine [240 miles north of LA on US 395] Bristlecone Pine Forest (Methuselah tree), Palisade Glacier.
Big Sur [Central Coast, near San Francisco] (mountain activities) Hiking trails, local events, detailed maps.
Bishop [270 miles north of LA on US 395] (mountain activities)
Buena Park [near LA] (Knott's Berry Farm, Wax Museum)
Bridgeport [360 miles north of LA on US 395] (mountain activities). Surrounded by vast National Forest lands, this section of Mono County is an unspoiled recreational playground with pristine lakes, rivers, streams and hot springs. Naturally, there's great fishing, hunting, hiking, cross country skiing, snowmobile trails and horseback adventures. But, that's just the beginning. Find out more in the Bridgeport Recreation Guide.
Death Valley [300 miles north-east of LA] (desert activities) Activities abound in the Death Valley territory and range from indulging in the amenities offered by the resorts, campgrounds and RV parks to getting out to explore nature's wonders. Through the resorts you can swim, golf, soak in a hot mineral bath, have a massage, play tennis, enjoy fine dining, shop in a variety of stores, and go horseback riding. Hiking, birding, four wheel driving, photography, children's activities and star gazing are popular pastimes for those who like to get out and explore their surroundings. Excellent stargazing locations are guaranteed throughout our area.
June Lake [320 miles north of LA on US 395] (mountain activities). Bodie Ghost Town, Devil's Postpile, Mono Lake, camping, hiking, fishing, snow activities.
Kern County [North of LA] With valley, mountain and desert areas, Kern County has something for everyone. Whatever you enjoy -- bird-watching, golfing, hunting and fishing, auto racing, sky diving, rock climbing, biking, off-roading, skiing, kayaking, windsurfing or river rafting
Kernville [North of LA] Chamber of Commerce website includes tourist info related to this little town near Lake Isabella and the Kern River.
Lone Pine [210 miles north of LA on US 395] Mount Whitney, Gateway to Death Valley, Alabama Hills, mountain scenery, hiking, fishing, summer activities. Mount Whitney is the second highest point in the United States, and it is possible to make it to the peak on one day hike (14-16 hours). Permit is required.
Long Beach [LA] - Aquarium of the Pacific, Catalina Island, Queen Mary, Japanese Garden, Shopping, Dining, Beaches.
Los Angeles [LA] - Los Angeles CVB - Beaches, Mountains, Shopping, Countless Tourist Attractions, Museums, Amusement Parks, Fine Dining, Filming Movies, Hollywood, Beverly Hills. Free Visitor's Guide.
Marina del Rey [LA] - Located waterfront in the heart of L.A.'s Westside, Marina del Rey is nestled between LAX and Santa Monica, within walking distance of world-famous Venice Beach.
