California Road Trip Ideas: The Scenic One-Day Drives You Need to Take
When you just need to get away from it all—but can’t go too far—it’s time to head out on one of the best California road trips near you.
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San Juan Capistrano
Just off the Pacific coast between Los Angeles and San Diego, San Juan Capistrano belongs to Orange County and is best known for the Mission San Juan Capistrano. The city’s museums and parks make for great stops, as do the nearby beach...
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