Exploring the Natural Beauty of Azusa, California

• Day 1: Hiking in the San Gabriel Mountains
• Day 2: Visiting the Angeles National Forest
• Day 3: Touring the Descanso Gardens
• Day 4: Exploring the Santa Fe Dam Recreation Area
• Day 5: Relaxing at the Bonelli Regional Park
• Day 6: Discovering the Azusa River Wilderness Park
• Day 7: Soaking in the hot springs at the Crystal Lake Recreation Area

Time and Cost Estimates:

• Hiking in the San Gabriel Mountains (4-6 hours, free)
• Visiting the Angeles National Forest (2-4 hours, $5 parking fee)
• Touring the Descanso Gardens (2-4 hours, $15 admission fee)
• Exploring the Santa Fe Dam Recreation Area (2-4 hours, $10 parking fee)
• Relaxing at the Bonelli Regional Park (3-5 hours, $10 parking fee)
• Discovering the Azusa River Wilderness Park (2-4 hours, free)
• Soaking in the hot springs at the Crystal Lake Recreation Area (3-5 hours, $8 admission fee)
• Total Estimated Costs: $48

Transportation:

To get around Azusa, renting a car would be the best option as the natural locations to visit are quite a distance from each other. Plan to spend about $200 for a rental car for the week. Make sure to also budget for gas, approximately $50 for the whole trip.

Useful Tips:

If you have more time, consider visiting the Mount Baldy area for some beautiful scenic drives and hikes. If you have less time, shorten some of the activities and consider combining some locations.

Airports:

Azusa is accessible through the Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). LAX is located about 42 miles west of Azusa and it takes approximately 50 minutes to get there through the I-10 freeway. Alternatively, another option is the Bob Hope Airport (BUR) located in Burbank, California. It is approximately 30 miles from Azusa and takes about 40 minutes to get to through the I-210 freeway.