Fall is right around the corner and that means it’s time to unpack your favorite sweaters, purchase your preferred pumpkin coffee, and plan your upcoming fall vacation! It can be a daunting task to plan a vacation that will be fun for everyone in your family, so with the help of Travel Costa Mesa, it’s time to explore some great Southern California trip ideas that will work for a variety of budgets and preferences. Find amazing fall trip inspirations and discover how to score the best deals on Southern California and Costa Mesa Resorts with this list of the top fall vacation trips now!
San Diego
If you have been living in Southern California for at least a few years, chances are you’ve visited San Diego. You know about the beautiful beaches and laid-back atmosphere, but what you may not know is the amount of culture that can be found before you step on the sand.
The city boasts its own zoo and wild animal park, so you and your family can enjoy at least two full days of wildlife adventures! The zoo is a more straightforward experience, but if you’re looking for more of an unexpected journey, drive over to the San Diego Wild Animal Park to experience live cheetah runs, African safari jeep rides, and a tram that travels to every wildlife preserve that the park uses for breeding and endangered animal protection.
San Diego is also one of the most thriving communities for boutique and exclusive beer brewing. There are microbreweries all over the city, so you’re guaranteed to find a new brew you’ll love. When planning your vacation, call around to local breweries to see if you can schedule tours of the facility and even a testing. During the fall, if you can schedule a tour at an unpopular time, you are more likely to be some of the only people in the facility, and the guides might extend extra tasting opportunities.
Palm Springs
Palm Springs has always been a Southern California tourist destination in the summer, but during the fall, the tourists tend to dissipate, and the desert landscape is yours for the taking. Spend your days shopping the famous outlet stores, or head to the pool to cool off. Be sure to wear lots of sunscreen and continuously hydrate throughout the day if you plan to stay outside for most of your vacation. If you enjoy hiking, Palm Springs is a great place to see some new trails and experience some desert sites you don’t have access to in your hometown. We suggest trying a sunset hike in place of the routine morning hike, as this way you will have access to see a gorgeous desert sunset during your workout.
Costa Mesa Beach Trip
While most of the beaches clear out during the fall, California’s water is still heating up. Head to Costa Mesa for a weekday trip to find lovely summer days with half of the crowd. Leave the wetsuit at home and enjoy the warm, crystal blue waters with your surfboard, boogie board or just a great swim! You can spend a full day in the water or talk a stroll from one end of the beach to the other collecting rocks, seashells and sand dollars.
While the beach shops can become busier at night, if you choose a weekday trip, you’ll still be experiencing significantly smaller crowds no matter where you go. The fall is also a great time to book a beach trip, because most of the Costa Mesa Resort costs will have become more affordable! If you’re looking for the best Costa Mesa Resort for your trip, we highly recommend the Avenue of the Arts, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel, for its incredibly beautiful landscape, architecture and customer service. This hotel is located lakeside, so you can alternate visiting the beautiful beaches and the tranquil lakes for a well-rounded vacation! If you are planning on spending some time at Disneyland, they also provide shuttle service to a from the park!
Plan your next trip to visit beautiful Southern California with the help of Travel Costa Mesa today, and experience everything the Golden State has to offer!
