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Day trips from El Monte

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

Things to do

La Brea Tar Pits

19 miles west · straight-line distanceSaved road-route estimate: 21 miles · 35 min

Protected area.

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Things to do

Los Angeles County Museum of Art

19 miles west · straight-line distanceSaved road-route estimate: 21 miles · 35 min

Art museum in Los Angeles, United States.

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DisneylandThings to do

Disneyland

19 miles south · straight-line distanceSaved road-route estimate: 27 miles · 35 min

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

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State park

Chino Hills State Park

20 miles southeast · straight-line distance

State park in Southern California, United States.

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OntarioTown

Ontario

23 miles east · straight-line distanceSaved road-route estimate: 26 miles · 35 min

City in San Bernardino County, California, United States.

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Santa MonicaTown

Santa Monica

26 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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Huntington BeachTown

Huntington Beach

26 miles south · straight-line distanceSaved road-route estimate: 34 miles · 45 min

Seaside city in Orange County, California, United States.

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Mount Baldy Ski LiftsSki area

Mount Baldy Ski Lifts

27 miles northeast · straight-line distanceSaved road-route estimate: 35 miles · 1 hr 5 min

Ski resort in Southern California.

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Outdoors

Cabrillo Beach

29 miles southwest · straight-line distanceSaved road-route estimate: 40 miles · 50 min

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

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IrvineTown

Irvine

30 miles southeast · straight-line distanceSaved road-route estimate: 39 miles · 50 min

City in Orange County, California, United States.

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Outdoors

Bonita Falls

32 miles east · straight-line distance

Waterfalls on Bonita Creek in San Bernardino County, California.

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Crystal Cove State ParkState park

Crystal Cove State Park

36 miles south · straight-line distance

State park on the coast of California, USA.

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State park

Malibu Creek State Park

39 miles west · straight-line distance

State park of California, United States.

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Santa Catalina IslandOutdoors

Santa Catalina Island

53 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

58 miles east · straight-line distanceSaved road-route estimate: 72 miles · 1 hr 40 min

Ski resort in Running Springs, California, United States.

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Cesar E. Chavez National MonumentNational park site

Cesar E. Chavez National Monument

85 miles north · straight-line distance

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

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Black's BeachOutdoors

Black's Beach

93 miles southeast · straight-line distanceSaved road-route estimate: 108 miles · 2 hr 10 min

Beach in San Diego County, California, United States.

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Channel Islands National ParkNational park site

Channel Islands National Park

97 miles west · straight-line distance

National park of the United States.

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Joshua Tree National ParkNational park site

Joshua Tree National Park

123 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 El Monte?

This guide includes La Brea Tar Pits, Los Angeles County Museum of Art, Disneyland, Chino Hills State Park, Ontario. 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 El Monte?

Approximately 19 miles west in a straight line; a saved road-route estimate is 21 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 El Monte?

Approximately 19 miles west in a straight line; a saved road-route estimate is 21 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 Disneyland from El Monte?

Approximately 19 miles south in a straight line; a saved road-route estimate is 27 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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