Los Angeles International Airport 51 min
Sturtevant Falls (1 hr 48) Popular waterfall known for its swimming hole alongside hiking, picnicking & camping options. Santa Anita Park (18 min) Live horse-racing track with several bars & restaurants, plus wedding & event facilities. Frank G. Bonelli Regional Park (11 min) Raging Waters Los Angeles (11 min) Large, popular water park with dozens of slides & attractions, plus an area for tots & a sand beach. Santa Fe Dam Recreation Area (15 min) Vast park boasting a 70-acre lake for fishing & boating, plus a summer swim beach & water play area. Hsi Lai Temple (28 min) Traditional Chinese Buddhist temple offering services & tours, plus a museum & veggie lunch buffet. Walnut Creek Community Regional Park (7 min) Park open during daylight hours, offering facilities for horses & horse-trailer parking. Puddingstone Reservoir (12 min) Artificial lake with a boat launch for activities like fishing, sailing, swimming & jet skiing. Rubel Castle (11 min) This historic, off-beat structure made with recycled materials offers tours by appointment. Hermit Falls (28 min) Hiking, cliff, outdoor recreation, and adventure San Gabriel Valley (20 min) Sprawling suburban valley home to Pasadena's quaint downtown, diverse Asian eateries & hiking areas. California Botanic Garden (16 min) Non-profit property boasts diverse native gardens & plants, regular classes, a nursery & gift shop. Claremont Hills Wilderness Park (18 min) This winding trail for hiking & mountain biking provides moderate elevation & dramatic views. Monrovia Canyon Park (25 min) City park on 80 acres with trails, camping & a waterfall, plus a nature center & cabin for events. Los Angeles County Arboretum (20 min) Sprawling manicured grounds filled with plants & featuring roaming peacocks & a Queen Anne cottage. |