What to do?

[Colster]

Hello friends. Am flying to LAX with the kids who are spending a week with their aunt at Disney etc. in late sept 2020. Myself and the wonderful women who said “yes”are looking for something different for a relaxing flop within 5 hours of LAX during that week. Then we need to go back to LAX , pick up the kids and go somewhere different again. Departure port is SYD if that helps at all. All suggestions are welcome. (It’s our 20th anniversary as well).

 

[wandering_fred]

Five hours from LAX covers a LOT of territory.
Ski resorts, beaches, hiking, "culture/museums" ?????

Colorado/Nevada/BC, Cancun/Baja/Lauderdale, Alaska/BC, NYC/Philadelphia/New Orleans

Happy wandering
Fred

 

[luxury-lizard]

it's not clear if the 5 hours is flying or driving - unlike "fred" I assumed driving - since the time is September I would recommend one of the amazing national parks - near the Grand Canyon, or Sequoia etc .... crowds are beginning to ease off in Sept but weather should still be good.

 

[offshore171]

If driving, Palm Springs maybe or Monterey?

 

[Timtammi]

Assuming driving.. Santa Barbara area, or going the other way La Jolla area and San Diego. Catalina is nice and is an easy ferry ride, great place to spend a few days relaxing sans kids..