Los Angeles has a funny way of making two free days feel too valuable to waste at home. These 13 easy getaways prove that leaving Los Angeles behind for a little while can be the simplest part of the weekend. OjaiIn a narrow valley about 90 minutes from Los Angeles, Ojai operates at a pace that feels almost deliberately unhurried. Beyond the food, the town has a solid collection of small shops selling Scandinavian imports, locally made goods, and Danish-themed gifts. Solvang sits about two and a half hours from Los Angeles and pairs naturally with a stop in nearby Los Olivos or Buellton.