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Day trips from Norwalk

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

Outdoors

Cabrillo Beach

18 miles southwest · straight-line distanceSaved road-route estimate: 26 miles · 40 min

Public beach in San Pedro, Los Angeles, United States.

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Things to do

La Brea Tar Pits

19 miles northwest · straight-line distanceSaved road-route estimate: 23 miles · 35 min

Protected area.

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Things to do

Los Angeles County Museum of Art

19 miles northwest · straight-line distanceSaved road-route estimate: 23 miles · 35 min

Art museum in Los Angeles, United States.

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PomonaTown

Pomona

22 miles northeast · straight-line distanceSaved road-route estimate: 28 miles · 40 min

City in Los Angeles County, California, United States.

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State park

Chino Hills State Park

22 miles east · straight-line distance

State park in Southern California, United States.

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IrvineTown

Irvine

23 miles southeast · straight-line distanceSaved road-route estimate: 25 miles · 35 min

City in Orange County, California, United States.

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BurbankTown

Burbank

24 miles northwest · straight-line distanceSaved road-route estimate: 27 miles · 35 min

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

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Santa MonicaTown

Santa Monica

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

Beachfront city in Los Angeles County, California, United States.

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Getty CenterThings to do

Getty Center

25 miles northwest · straight-line distanceSaved road-route estimate: 31 miles · 40 min

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

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Crystal Cove State ParkState park

Crystal Cove State Park

27 miles southeast · straight-line distance

State park on the coast of California, USA.

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Mount Baldy Ski LiftsSki area

Mount Baldy Ski Lifts

36 miles northeast · straight-line distanceSaved road-route estimate: 48 miles · 1 hr 20 min

Ski resort in Southern California.

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State park

Malibu Creek State Park

38 miles west · straight-line distance

State park of California, United States.

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Outdoors

Bonita Falls

40 miles northeast · straight-line distance

Waterfalls on Bonita Creek in San Bernardino County, California.

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Santa Catalina IslandOutdoors

Santa Catalina Island

41 miles southwest · straight-line distance

Island in Los Angeles County, California, United States.

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Snow Valley Mountain ResortSki area

Snow Valley Mountain Resort

64 miles east · straight-line distanceSaved road-route estimate: 84 miles · 1 hr 55 min

Ski resort in Running Springs, California, United States.

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Black's BeachOutdoors

Black's Beach

85 miles southeast · straight-line distanceSaved road-route estimate: 94 miles · 1 hr 55 min

Beach in San Diego County, California, United States.

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Channel Islands National ParkNational park site

Channel Islands National Park

91 miles west · straight-line distance

National park of the United States.

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Cesar E. Chavez National MonumentNational park site

Cesar E. Chavez National Monument

95 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

125 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 Norwalk?

This guide includes Cabrillo Beach, La Brea Tar Pits, Los Angeles County Museum of Art, Pomona, Chino Hills State Park. Places are ordered by straight-line distance. Confirm visitor access, opening hours and current travel conditions before choosing a trip.

How far is Cabrillo Beach from Norwalk?

Approximately 18 miles southwest in a straight line; a saved road-route estimate is 26 miles and 40 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 La Brea Tar Pits from Norwalk?

Approximately 19 miles northwest in a straight line; a saved road-route estimate is 23 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.

How far is Los Angeles County Museum of Art from Norwalk?

Approximately 19 miles northwest in a straight line; a saved road-route estimate is 23 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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