Southern California nature day trips?

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I'm going for a visit to LA and Anaheim (first time in US) in about 3 weeks time and I was frantically looking for something significant to visit while there preferably on a day trip. I'm a nature lover and not too into tourist traps, so hate the idea of Hollywood and celebrities. I found out that the world's oldest tree resides in Methuselah Grove in the White Mountains.

My questions:

  1. I read on Wikipedia that Methuselah (the tree) is unmarked to protect it from vandals. I can understand that. But is it safe to assume that it is even in Methuselah Grove?

  2. If I'm staying in Anaheim, how feasible is it to take a day trip out there? With public transport?

  3. Any other suggestions on what to see, along similar lines that can be accomplished in a day on public transport?

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Best Answer

Inyo Park is more than 4 hours from LA... in okay traffic. I would not say it is really a day trip. I used to live in Barstow (which is closer to it than LA) and it was quite a trip from there.

As for other attractions, it depends on what you would like to do.

There are the beaches, Santa Monica or Huntington being my favorite. The Getty center is a great museum, although it is better known for just looking generally awesome.
I also think Santa Barbara is a great place to visit. It is a nice town.



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