See the best Southern Califonia tourist attractions in one day trip

This is an article that I wanted to write for a long time. It is a bit long, maybe that’s why I took such a long time to write. However, this is our favorite Southern California tour. When we have friends and family visiting from outside of California we always take them on this tour because they get to see some of the best tourist sites in SoCal. Yeah, it’s true, this tour doesn’t include Disneyland, Universal Studios or Sea World, but those are attractions that anyone would know about. Our tour hits the best things to see in SoCal apart from amusement parks. The best thing about this tour is that it can be done in one day…a full day that is.

Second stop: Malibu for 2 hours

Getting to Malibu

2:00 pm.Drive south on the 101 freeway and go through Ventura and parts of Oxnard. When you get to Rice Avenue, exit the freeway and take a right. Go down on Rice Avenue until you hit Highway 1 PCH (Pacific Coast Highway). Take the 1 south towards Malibu. Watch for Mugu Rock which should come up in ten minutes of driving on Pacifc Coast Highway. It’s a big pointed rock on the right hand side of the highway. You can stop and admire the view. Don’t try to climb to the top because it will take you a while and you won’t have time to see the rest of the things.

Continue driving south on Pacific Coast Highway for about 30 minutes until you reach Malibu. Pass Malibu Road and watch the road for a sign on the right hand side of the road that says Adamson House. It is right after crossing the Malibu Lagoon, or in other words right after going an a large bridge. For a more precise location visit the Adamson House website.

Malibu, California – Adamson House was built in the 1930s and offers stunning views of the ocean.

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Things to do in Malibu

• Adamson House is a house built in the 1930s that has kept all the furniture and kitchen apliances from that time. I believe it is well worth the one hour tour. The views from the balcony of the house are amazing. See my pictures from Adamson House in Malibu, California.
• Malibu Lagoon Park is located right in front and to the right of Adamson House. Just exith the Adamson House complex towards the Pacific Coast Highway and keep walking on the street until you find a way to get to the beach. Or get in your car and drive a few hundred feet and park on the side close to the Malibu Pier. Then you can walk on the beach back toward Adamson House. You will come into the Malibu Lagoon Park. It is full of birds and other marine life. See my pictures of the Malibu Lagoon Park.
• Malibu Pier is again in walking distance from Malibu Lagoon Park so it’s right there for you to enjoy. See my pictures of the Malibu Pier.

Malibu, California – A walk on the the Malibu Pier is very relaxing.

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Now it’s time to leave the beach behind and head for the place for the rich and famous: Beverly Hills. You would have to drive a bit but again, drive slowly and make sure you admire the scenery because there is a lot to see.

Next Stop: Beverly Hills, California

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| May 7, 2009 | Posted in California, Destination Guides, SoCal Day Trips |