We all need an escape sometimes. To travel and get away from Los Angeles for the weekend. What’s better than a Super Fun Girls Weekend? Maybe a beach destination or somewhere exotic. You don’t have to jump on a plan for a fun weekend getaway with the girls. California is dotted with gorgeous destinations perfect for girls’ weekend getaway with your best friends. Here are the 10 Best Weekend Getaways in California for a Super Fun Girls Weekend.
Super Fun Girls vs Relaxing Girls Weekend
You just need to decide with the girls if you want a weekend of day drinking and partying, hiking and nature, or a weekend of relaxing and wine drinking? Do you want a relaxing girls’ weekend with restorative activities like yoga, massages, and wine tasting? Recognizing not everyone is looking for a relaxing weekend, I have listed the most beautiful state parks in California. This weekend getaway list includes plenty of spots for nature lovers and hikers.
10 Best Weekend Getaways in California
01. Weekend Getaways in California: Catalina Island
Santa Catalina is one of California’s Channel Islands. It is a resort town of white beaches and “melt-your-heart sunsets”. Catalina Island is perfect for epic scuba and snorkeling. But there is so much more. On this island, you can find a casino, beach-chic shopping, zip-lining as well as day drinking on the beach. This is your super fun girls’ weekend and relaxing girls’ weekend getaway. Whether you are looking for a beach destination or partying like you’re still a 21-year-old getaway, you can find it all at Catalina. Catch up with the girls with girl talk at the beach.
02. Weekend Getaways in California: Palm Springs
Palm Springs is known for its chic hotels and restaurants. It had an art scene and celebrity sightings. But Palm Springs is famous for its healing and restorative spas with a wide range of spa treatments like magnesium detox massage, Korean body splash, and raindrop therapy. These aren’t your regular facials. Catch up with the girls with some girl talk while enjoying a new age spa. Head over to Palm Springs for a super fun girls’ weekend if you are looking for a relaxing spa experience.
03. Weekend Getaways in California: Mesquite Flat Dunes
The Mesquite Flat Dunes is a vast area filled with sand dunes. Just think Sahara desert but in California. It is located in Death Valley, one of the largest national parks. Head over to the dunes for a super fun girls’ weekend if you are looking for camping, hiking, campfires, or an epic Instaworthy shot. Have girl talk while making smores over the campfire.
04. Weekend Getaways in California: Ojai
Ojai is a small city in Ventura County, California that’s set in a valley. Its charming, village-like downtown center is dotted with art galleries, Farmer’s Market, and New Age boutiques. It’s best known for its restorative, detox, and yoga retreats. You know the best girl talks are right after a yoga session. Head over to Ojai for a relaxing girls’ weekend if you are looking to enjoy a restorative oasis.
05. Weekend Getaways in California: Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara is one of the most popular weekend getaways in California. Santa Barbara still has its Spanish heritage charm with beautiful landscapes and beaches. It is dotted with posh boutiques and luxe restaurants offering local wines and seasonal dishes. It is famous for its award-winning wines. Head over to Santa Barbara for a relaxing girls’ weekend if you are looking to enjoy wine tastings while having girl talk.
06. Weekend Getaways in California: Joshua Tree
Joshua Tree is famous but overlooked for weekend getaway destitution for a girls’ weekend. Joshua Tree is a state park dotted with cactus trees in the Mojave Desert and the Colorado Desert in southern California. It’s named after twisted, bristled Joshua trees found only in the Mojave Dessert. The iconic Joshua trees are a must-see experience at night. Head over to the Joshua Tree for an adventurous girls’ weekend if you want to experience hiking, biking, horseback riding, or even rock climbing. What sounds more adventurous than having a girl talk while you’re rock climbing.
07. Weekend Getaways in California: Redwoods National and State Parks
Redwoods National and State Parks is one of the most overlooked weekend getaways in California. Did you know that Redwoods National and State Parks is home to the tallest trees on EARTH? You will seriously feel like you are walking through a fairy-tale book with giant trees. Head over to Redwoods National and State Parks for a super fun girl weekend to experience a fairy-tale hike.
08. Weekend Getaways in California: Napa Valley
Napa Valley is beautiful countryside scenery near San Fransico. It is home to legendary wineries. It’s a well-known fact, that Napa Valley is a perfect weekend getaway in California. Head over to the dunes for a relaxing girls’ weekend experience to enjoy wine tastings. Catch up with the girls while having girls talk over the best wines in the world.
09. Weekend Getaways in California: Glacier Point Yosemite
Glacier Point Yosemite is another overlooked weekend getaway destination. Glacier Point is an overlook with a commanding view of Yosemite Valley, Half Dome, and Yosemite Falls. If you are looking to truly enjoy nature, this spot is for you. Head over to Glacier Point Yosemite for a super fun girls’ weekend to experience one of nature’s most beautiful views. Catch up with the girls while having girl talk over hiking, stargazing, skiing, snowboarding, or birdwatching.
10. Weekend Getaways in California: Mono Lake
Mono Lake is the most overlooked weekend getaway destination in Califonia even though it’s hauntingly beautiful. Mono Lake is an ancient saline lake formed at least 760,000 years ago. It’s the Dead Sea of California. Head over to Mono Lake for a super fun girls’ weekend to experience hiking, photography, bird watching, and cross-country skiing.
Which one of these weekend getaways in California would you choose as the destination for your next super fun girls’ weekend or a relaxing girls’ weekend? Who would you take on this girls’ weekend with you? I’m always done for a relaxing spa weekend.
With gratitude,
Liz
This blog post, 10 Best Weekend Getaways in California for a Super Fun Girls Weekend, was originally published on 7/30/2020, and updated on 3/11/20212.
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