Which is Best National Park to visit in Summer?

Question

Hey guys, I just moved in to San Diego, CA. I have basically explored all corners of San diego and surroundings. I wanted to know what would be the best national park to visit on labor day weekend where I can go for a drive and camp and hike and stuff. I am pretty new to this country so will really appreciate some suggestions. Thanks for reading.

Answer 1

If you want to see something really different, you should drive up to Death Valley. I've been to over half of the National Parks and this was truly the most awesome. It's about a 6 hour drive from San Diego. There's also Joshua Tree National Park which is only about 2 1/2 hours away; Sequoia National Park (5 hours). Finally, there's Los Padres National Forest near Ventura (3 hours). You can camp there and take the boat to the Channel Islands National Park or actually camp on one of the islands. Check the links below to see what facilities are available and to make reservations. Have fun!