From Los Angeles, you can drive on a tank of gas (or two) to many very picturesque destinations. Los Angeles is the heart of southern California, from movie studios, to the Hollywood Walk of Fame, from the infamous Hearst Castle, to the Hollywood Bowl. Here are just a few places a bit out of LA we would recommend for your one-tank trip.
1) Disneyland! Disneyland is probably the oldest and best-known amusement park, located in Anaheim, California, which opened in 1955. It is the only one designed and built under the direct supervision of Walt Disney. Walt Disney came up with the concept of Disneyland after visiting various amusement parks with his own daughters in the 1930s and 1940s.
2) The Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks: Often referred to as the Land of Giants, describing the giant Sequoia Trees from these National Parks, they are open year-round and host many scenic drives to view wilderness and wildlife. These parks are located only about 4 1/2 hours from LA. Not only that, but there are caves to explore and rock climbing, skiing and snowshoeing in the winter. Enjoy your sightseeing right from the comfort of your RV and find a park campsite to stay in overnight.
3) River Rafting on the Verde River: In addition to canoeing and kayaking river rafting is highly recommended and not that far from LA (about a 9-hour drive). One of Arizona's only federally designated Wild and Scenic Rivers, the Verde River springs from the ground in the rural community of Paulden, southwest of Flagstaff. It meanders southeastward 195 miles through private, federal, state and tribal lands before reaching its confluence with the Salt River near Phoenix. You can take a side trip from LA to get here and stop at Joshua Tree National Park along the way; making your next stop at Kofa National Wildlife Refuge, both along I-10, which makes for easy driving.