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    20 Best Weekend Getaways from Los Angeles (within a 3 hour flight)

    2021-06-16

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    20 Best Weekend Getaways from Los Angeles (within a 3 hour flight)Jordan Hinsch

    California residents are blessed to be able to ski and surf in the same day. Los Angeles in particular, is ideally located with easy access to National Parks, mountains, and plenty of other fun destinations within a short flight.


    This article will focus on domestic destinations via airplane and car. Here are some weekend getaway ideas for locals in the Los Angeles area within a 3 hour flight (with one bonus 4 hour destination). More importantly, these trips are all possible without having to request PTO (for you M-F 9-5'ers), it just depends what you want to do at your destination.


    Bear in Mind: When travelling internationally as of June 14th, 2021, you're required to present a negative Covid-19 PCR test upon return to the United States. This is on top of any restrictions in the country you are visiting. Since the rules are changing frequently, I'll leave that out. Instead, I'll include a link to the embassy site where you can find the latest information.

    Jackson Hole, Wyoming (JAC) - 2 Hour Flight

    Why go?

    • Bears, Yellowstone National Park, Grand Teton National Park, skiing, golfing, horseback riding, rustic boutique, hotels, cool people.

    When to go?

    • Year-round

    Who can fly you there?

    How much will it cost to get there?

    • Airfare: $300+

    Where can you stay?

    Pro Tip:

    • Make sure you have time to visit both Yellowstone and Grand Teton. Jenny Lake is a must.

    Kansas City, Missouri (MCI) - 3 Hour Flight

    Why go?

    • BBQ! BBQ! BBQ!

    When to go?

    • Year-round

    Who can fly you there?

    How much will it cost to get there?

    • Airfare: $100+

    Where can you stay?

    Pro Tip:

    • Visit the Power & Light District for a unique nightlife experience & go to Arthur Bryant's for BBQ.

    Nashville, Tennessee (BNA) - 4 Hour Flight

    Why go?

    • Music (not just country), endless bars, brewpubs, hot chicken.

    When to go?

    • Spring, Summer and Fall

    Who can fly you there?

    How much will it cost to get there?

    • Airfare: $100+

    Where can you stay?

    Pro Tip:

    • Stay in the Gulch or near printer's alley.

    Seattle, Washington (SEA) - Just Under a 3 Hour Flight

    Why go?

    • Whales, Olympic National Park, Mt. Rainier National Park, North Cascades National Park, gorgeous views, intelligent individuals, good breweries.

    When to go?

    • Summer (you can't really avoid the rain but you can pray)

    Who can fly you there?

    How much will it cost to get there?

    • Airfare: $100+

    Where can you stay?

    Pro Tip:

    • Visit the REI flagship store. Wow.

    Aspen, Colorado (ASE) - 2 Hour Flight

    Why go?

    • Skiing, great scenery, luxury.

    When to go?

    • Year-round

    Who can fly you there?

    How much will it cost to get there?

    • Airfare: $300+

    Where can you stay?

    Pro Tip:

    • It's very expensive, but worth a shot. 3.5 hour drive if you wish to save some $$.

    Denver, Colorado (DEN) - 2.5 Hour Flight

    Why go?

    • Mountains, beer, National Parks, hiking, clean city, nice people.

    When to go?

    • Year-round. Ski in the winter. Hike in the summer.

    Who can fly you there?

    How much will it cost to get there?

    • Airfare: $100+

    Where can you stay?

    San Diego, California (SAN) - 2.5 Hour Flight

    Why go?

    • Surfing, Hiking, Zoo, Mountain Biking, Partying.

    When to go?

    • Year-round

    Who can fly you there?

    How much will it cost to get there?

    • Airfare: $100+

    Where can you stay?

    San Francisco, California (SFO, SJC, OAK) - 2.5 Hour Flight

    Why go?

    • Tours, Food, Silicon Valley, Golden Gate Bridge, Surfing

    When to go?

    • Summer

    Who can fly you there?

    How much will it cost to get there?

    • Airfare: $100+

    Where can you stay?

    Monterrey, California (MRY) - 2.5 Hour Flight

    Why go?

    • Big Sur and the Pacific Coast

    When to go?

    • Summer

    Who can fly you there?

    How much will it cost to get there?

    • Airfare: $300+

    Where can you stay?

    Las Vegas, Nevada (LAS) - 2 Hour Flight

    Why go?

    • Gambling, Hoover Dam, Death Valley National Park, Valley of Fire State Park, Partying, more Gambling.

    When to go?

    • Year-Round

    Who can fly you there?

    How much will it cost to get there?

    • Airfare: $100+

    Where can you stay?

    Salt Lake City, Utah (SLC) - 2 Hour Flight

    Why go?

    • Skiing, Salt Flats, Mormons, and Great National Parks within a moderate drive.

    When to go?

    • Year-Round

    Who can fly you there?

    How much will it cost to get there?

    • Airfare: $100+

    Where can you stay?

    Glacier National Park, Montana (FCA) - Just Under A 3 Hour Flight

    Why go?

    • Glacier National Park and the great town of Whitefish. I recommend camping, but you can get a boutique hotel in Whitefish or Kalispell.

    When to go?

    • Year-Round

    Who can fly you there?

    How much will it cost to get there?

    • Airfare: $200+

    Where can you stay?

    Portland, Oregon (PDX) - 2.5 Hour Flight

    Why go?

    • Surfing. Oregon coast is only 1 hour away. Mt. Hood is nearby as well.

    When to go?

    • Year-Round

    Who can fly you there?

    How much will it cost to get there?

    • Airfare: $300+

    Where can you stay?

    Lake Tahoe, CA & NV (RNO) - 1.5 Hour Flight

    Why go?

    • Gorgeous Lake Tahoe! Skiing, water sports, gambling, great scenery, interesting people. Reno is the closest airport, about 45 minutes away.

    When to go?

    • Year-Round

    Who can fly you there?

    How much will it cost to get there?

    • Airfare: $100+

    Where can you stay?

    Los Cabos, Mexico (SJD) - 2.5 Hour Flight

    Why go?

    • Beaches, fun, great vacations.

    When to go?

    • Year-Round

    Who can fly you there?

    How much will it cost to get there?

    • Airfare: $400+

    Where can you stay?

    Austin, Texas (AUS) - Just Over A 3 Hour Flight

    Why go?

    • Food, Art, Music, BBQ, Tech, Bach Parties, and All-Around Fun!

    When to go?

    • Year-Round

    Who can fly you there?

    How much will it cost to get there?

    • Airfare: $100+

    Where can you stay?

    Joshua Tree National Park - 2.5 Hour Drive

    Why go?

    • Yucca Brevifolia, Beautiful Sunsets, Cacti, Hiking, Mountain Biking, Camping.

    When to go?

    • Year-Round

    Where can you stay?

    Death Valley National Park - 3.5 Hour Drive

    Why go?

    • An underrated park filled with colorful mountains, dry basins, and insane temperatures.

    When to go?

    • Year-Round. Use caution during the summer as temps can easily reach 120 degrees.

    Where can you stay?

    Yosemite National Park - 4.5 Hour Drive

    Why go?

    • One of the best National Parks in the US. Prove me wrong.

    When to go?

    • Summer. Tioga Road can be closed up until May and after September due to snowfall.

    Where can you stay?

    Sequoia National Park - 3.5 Hour Drive

    Why go?

    • The largest trees in the world.

    When to go?

    • Summer.

    Where can you stay?

    • Camp!

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    Conrad Lebsch
    2021-06-20
    Get-away, ha! When I was younger, my get aways were road trips all over the U.S. Now my get aways are hot showers in the morning. 🤓⛷️🎉🕺🕺🎶😃🤣🤣🤣
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