A weekend in Southern California will never be the same. Swim with sharks off Rancho Palos Verdes, spin the wheels at Drivetech Auto Racing School, and explore a kelp forest while wreck diving the Channel Islands. Organized by season and by difficulty level, 52 Great Weekend Escapes in Southern California provides a year's worth of great short escapes for adventurers of every age, budget, and skill level.
Nearly every weekend, Ray Bangs spends time in the great outdoors pursuing a variety of activities such as hiking, scuba diving, and camping. He lives in Tempe, Arizona, and is the publisher of AZExplorer.com and Arizona Explorer Magazine.
Chris Becker is committed to learning all he can about playing and exploring in the great outdoors. He works as an editor for Arizona Explorer Magazine and Hayden's Ferry Review. He lives in Chandler, Arizona, with his wife, Danielle.