LA is a natural base for day-tripping.
Amusement parks, desert communities and great shopping are all a relatively short drive away. Disneyland has created a force field of the future that seemingly draws your car south toward the newly renovated Tomorrowland. Once there, jump on board the Astro Orbitor, and pilot your own spaceship. The Rocket Rods is the fastest and longest ride Disneyland has ever offered. For a plate of old-fashioned fried chicken and all the fixin's, try Knott's Berry Farm.