🥾 ActiveLong weekend · from Los Angeles, CA
Peaks, Trails & Waterfall Magic
Escape the city for an enchanting long weekend chasing alpine peaks, hidden forest trails, and cascading waterfalls across Southern California's most magical landscapes.
Day 1 — San Bernardino National ForestDay 2 — Cleveland National ForestDay 3 — Dana Point Seasonal Waterfall
Day 1 — San Bernardino National Forest
Day 1 — San Bernardino National Forest
🚗 1 hr 42 min driving📍 4 stops
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Los Angeles, CA → San Bernardino National Forest
1 hr 24 min8:00 AM → 9:24 AM
San Bernardino National Forest
Mountain destination for outdoor recreation, with scenic roads, multi-use trails & camping.
9:24 AM📍 See location
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Afternoon
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San Bernardino National Forest → Yucaipa Regional Park
12 min12:00 PM → 12:12 PM
Yucaipa Regional Park
Experience serene lakeside camping and hiking with stunning views of the San Bernardino Mountains and excellent opportunities for fishing and water activities.
12:12 PM📍 See location
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Evening
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Yucaipa Regional Park → Roast The Dead Coffee
6 min5:00 PM → 5:06 PM
Roast The Dead Coffee
★ 4.8Fuel your weekend adventure with expertly crafted specialty coffee and a quirky, welcoming atmosphere that celebrates coffee culture in a unique setting.
5:06 PM📍 See location
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Find lodging near San Bernardino National Forest
Book somewhere to sleep before Day 2 — search hotels or Airbnb in the San Bernardino National Forest area.
Day 2 — Cleveland National Forest
Day 2 — Cleveland National Forest
🚗 3 hr 11 min driving📍 4 stops
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Morning
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San Bernardino National Forest → Cleveland National Forest
2 hr 36 min8:00 AM → 10:36 AM
Cleveland National Forest
Mountain recreation area with scenic drives, developed campgrounds & an astronomical observatory.
10:36 AM📍 See location
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Afternoon
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Cleveland National Forest → Cuyamaca Rancho State Park
25 min12:00 PM → 12:25 PM
Cuyamaca Rancho State Park
Hike through oak and pine forests to stunning vistas, pristine meadows, and waterfalls while exploring one of San Diego County's most biodiverse natural treasures.
12:25 PM📍 See location
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Evening
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Cuyamaca Rancho State Park → Descanso Junction Restaurant and Catering
10 min5:00 PM → 5:10 PM
Descanso Junction Restaurant and Catering
★ 4.7Savor authentic regional cuisine and warm hospitality in a charming restaurant that perfectly captures the flavors and spirit of the mountain communities.
5:10 PM📍 See location
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Find lodging near Cleveland National Forest
Book somewhere to sleep before Day 3 — search hotels or Airbnb in the Cleveland National Forest area.
Day 3 — Dana Point Seasonal Waterfall
Day 3 — Dana Point Seasonal Waterfall
🚗 3 hr 44 min driving📍 3 stops
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Morning
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Cleveland National Forest → Dana Point Seasonal Waterfall
1 hr 40 min8:00 AM → 9:40 AM
Dana Point Seasonal Waterfall
Witness a rare desert waterfall cascade down dramatic cliffs into the Pacific after winter rains, creating an Instagram-worthy natural wonder just 90 minutes from Los Angeles.
9:40 AM📍 See location
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Afternoon
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Dana Point Seasonal Waterfall → Crystal Cove State Park
32 min12:00 PM → 12:32 PM
Crystal Cove State Park
Explore 3.2 miles of pristine sandy beach, tide pools teeming with marine life, and historic beach cottages while hiking through 2,400 acres of unspoiled coastal wilderness.
12:32 PM📍 See location
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Evening
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Crystal Cove State Park → Lost Pier Cafe
20 min5:00 PM → 5:20 PM
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Lost Pier Cafe → Los Angeles, CA
1 hr 12 min6:20 PM → 7:32 PM
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