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Day trips from Carson

18 nearby parks, towns and places to explore, ordered by straight-line distance.

Things to do

La Brea Tar Pits

16 miles north · straight-line distanceSaved road-route estimate: 20 miles · 30 min

Protected area.

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Rio de Los Angeles State ParkState park

Rio de Los Angeles State Park

18 miles north · straight-line distance

State recreation area in Los Angeles, California, United States.

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DisneylandThings to do

Disneyland

20 miles east · straight-line distanceSaved road-route estimate: 24 miles · 35 min

American theme park in California owned by The Walt Disney Company.

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Getty CenterThings to do

Getty Center

21 miles northwest · straight-line distanceSaved road-route estimate: 24 miles · 30 min

Campus of the Getty Museum and other programs of the Getty Trust in Los Angeles.

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Town

Pasadena

22 miles north · straight-line distanceSaved road-route estimate: 27 miles · 35 min

City in Los Angeles County, California, United States.

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Santa AnaTown

Santa Ana

23 miles east · straight-line distanceSaved road-route estimate: 27 miles · 35 min

County seat and city of Orange County, California, United States.

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Town

Glendale

23 miles north · straight-line distanceSaved road-route estimate: 28 miles · 40 min

City in Los Angeles County, California, United States.

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BurbankTown

Burbank

24 miles north · straight-line distanceSaved road-route estimate: 29 miles · 40 min

City in Los Angeles County, State of California, United States.

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Crystal Cove State ParkState park

Crystal Cove State Park

30 miles southeast · straight-line distance

State park on the coast of California, USA.

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State park

Malibu Creek State Park

32 miles northwest · straight-line distance

State park of California, United States.

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Santa Catalina IslandOutdoors

Santa Catalina Island

33 miles south · straight-line distance

Island in Los Angeles County, California, United States.

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Mount Baldy Ski LiftsSki area

Mount Baldy Ski Lifts

47 miles northeast · straight-line distanceSaved road-route estimate: 60 miles · 1 hr 35 min

Ski resort in Southern California.

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Outdoors

Bonita Falls

51 miles northeast · straight-line distance

Waterfalls on Bonita Creek in San Bernardino County, California.

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Snow Valley Mountain ResortSki area

Snow Valley Mountain Resort

75 miles east · straight-line distanceSaved road-route estimate: 96 miles · 2 hr 10 min

Ski resort in Running Springs, California, United States.

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Channel Islands National ParkNational park site

Channel Islands National Park

80 miles west · straight-line distance

National park of the United States.

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Black's BeachOutdoors

Black's Beach

88 miles southeast · straight-line distanceSaved road-route estimate: 100 miles · 2 hr

Beach in San Diego County, California, United States.

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Cesar E. Chavez National MonumentNational park site

Cesar E. Chavez National Monument

97 miles north · straight-line distance

U.S. National Monument in Keene, Kern County, California.

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Joshua Tree National ParkNational park site

Joshua Tree National Park

135 miles east · straight-line distance

National park of the United States.

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Distances are straight-line measurements from the city, not driving distance. Saved road estimates have no consistently recorded source date and are not current traffic; estimates to park centers, water locations or inconsistent routes are omitted. Named-destination route links are not verified entrances. Place descriptions come from Wikidata; photo credits below include recorded capture dates when available. A photograph does not show current conditions.

Questions

What day-trip ideas are near Carson?

This guide includes La Brea Tar Pits, Rio de Los Angeles State Park, Disneyland, Getty Center, Pasadena. Places are ordered by straight-line distance. Confirm visitor access, opening hours and current travel conditions before choosing a trip.

How far is La Brea Tar Pits from Carson?

Approximately 16 miles north in a straight line; a saved road-route estimate is 20 miles and 30 min. This is not current traffic or a route to a verified visitor entrance. Use the named destination and confirm the appropriate entrance or transport.

How far is Rio de Los Angeles State Park from Carson?

Approximately 18 miles north in a straight line. This is not current traffic or a route to a verified visitor entrance. Use the named destination and confirm the appropriate entrance or transport.

How far is Disneyland from Carson?

Approximately 20 miles east in a straight line; a saved road-route estimate is 24 miles and 35 min. This is not current traffic or a route to a verified visitor entrance. Use the named destination and confirm the appropriate entrance or transport.

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