Weekend Trips From Beverly Hills, CA

Beverly Hills offers prime access to some of Southern California’s most appealing destinations. Whether you're escaping for coastal calm, desert stillness, mountain air, or wine country refreshment, these retreats make fine choices for those seeking to leave the city behind for two days.

In planning weekend getaways from Beverly Hills, think of distance, drive time, and the tone of your escape. Below are eight destinations listed from closest to farthest, each with what makes it special and how to experience it fully.

A short drive west brings you to the beach, the pier, and cliffside views. In Santa Monica, you can walk the Third Street Promenade, shop, dine oceanside, and enjoy the beach. Malibu, further along the coast, offers Pacific Coast Highway drives, hidden coves, tidepools, and coastal trails.

Stay in beachfront inns or boutique hotels that offer surf, sunset views, and fine dining. Walk along the cliffs, explore winding coastal streets, or stop at wineries in the Malibu hills for a more rural juxtaposition beyond the waves.

Ojai is a valley surrounded by hills and is known for boutique lodging, wellness retreats, art galleries, and olive groves. Its downtown village hosts local cafés, farmers’ markets, and spa facilities. Ventura, closer to the sea, has a historic pier, harbor restaurants, and coastal walks.

Drive scenic back roads from Beverly Hills over the mountains or along inland corridors. Once there, slow down — visit galleries, hike in the hills, enjoy spa treatments, and sample local olive oil or wine. Ojai’s compact layout means you can explore much of it on foot or short drives.

Santa Barbara offers a full coastal retreat. Stroll State Street, visit the historic mission, shop in The Funk Zone (art and wine district), and dine on fresh seafood by the harbor. The hills above the city host wineries and mountain views.

Choose a boutique hotel near the beach or a wine country inn above the city. Plan your weekend around wine tastings, museum visits, coastal bike rides, and walkable downtown dinners. Santa Barbara balances sophistication and coastal ease for a refined escape.

Heading into the mountains brings a retreat in altitude. Big Bear Lake offers hiking, boating in summer, and mountain lodges. In colder months, snow activities such as skiing or snowshoeing open up.

Reserve a lakeside cabin or resort with a fireplace and mountain views. Use the weekend to switch environments — morning hikes, afternoon lakeside reading, evenings by fire, and local dining. It’s a different natural rhythm from coastal retreats.

Palm Springs mixes mid-century architecture, resort pools, golf, spa culture, and desert vistas. Nearby are Joshua Tree extensions and desert artworks (like the Salton Sea, Salvation Mountain).

Stay in boutique resorts or desert-modern homes. Lounge by pools, ride aerial tramways up San Jacinto, visit modernist homes, shop design boutiques, and eat on al fresco patios in warm evenings. The desert softness contrasts sharply with urban intensity.

Further afield lies wine country in Santa Ynez, Santa Maria, or San Luis Obispo County. Vineyard estates, quiet countryside roads, and tasting rooms spaced across rolling hills anchor the experience.

Book a vineyard inn or boutique lodge. Tour tasting rooms, explore historic towns like Solvang, dine in wine-pairing restaurants, and ride rural roads. These broader wine regions reward more extended weekends but remain accessible for those planning ahead.

Joshua Tree National Park and its surroundings deliver stark beauty, starry skies, and desert solitude. Stay in desert lodges, stylish retreats, or glamping-style accommodations.

Spend days exploring rock formations, hiking trails, or touring artist enclaves in Pioneertown or Yucca Valley. Evenings turn to stargazing, night photography, and quiet reflection. In contrast to coastal life, this desolate terrain feels transformative.

Paso Robles lies inland along California’s Central Coast wine country. It offers boutique wineries, vineyard views, olive groves, and rural charm. The pace slows, letting wine-tasting and scenic drives take precedence.

Stay in vineyard resorts or rustic boutique inns. Tour small-production wineries, enjoy farm-to-table meals, and unwind in wine-bar lounges or vineyard terraces. For those who want wine country without long flights, this is a rich option for weekend getaways from Beverly Hills.

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