Fill your creative well with eye-candy inspiration on this art-centric pilgrimage from Burbank to the desert and back again. Keep tapping to learn more and find the full itinerary in the link below.

Warner Bros. Studios

Burbank, California, United States

Depart the airport and set out to explore Burbank, the “city of studios” where movie executives take meetings, live TV shows are taped, and Disney animators give life to the Little Mermaid and Lion King. Tour the Warner Bros. Studio backlot to see where Friends, ER, and The Big Bang Theory were filmed... Find the full itinerary in the link below.

Glendale

Glendale, California, United States

On the San Fernando Valley’s southeast edge, Glendale is one of 88 unique cities that make up greater Los Angeles. It’s the hometown of the Museum of Neon Art, a storehouse of 20th-century neon signs from motels, gas stations, and dive bars, plus intriguing works from contemporary neon artists... Find the full itinerary in the link below.

100 Garfield Ave
Pasadena, CA

Pasadena earns an A-plus in art appreciation with extra credit for fine architecture and exquisite gardens. Start your tour at eye-catching City Hall, an ornate structure with a dome-topped, six-story bell tower. This Instagram darling looks like a treasure from the Italian Renaissance but it was built right here in 1927. Snap a few photos, then visit the city’s prestigious museums... Find the full itinerary in the link below.

Claremont

Claremont, California, United States

The ivy-covered Claremont Colleges are bordered by Claremont’s pedestrian-friendly village, a grid of tidy streets that overflow with small-town appeal. Stroll along oak- and sycamore-dotted Harvard and Yale avenues to explore boutiques and cafés... Find the full itinerary in the link below.

61855 CA-62
Joshua Tree, CA

This quiet desert town on Joshua Tree National Park‘s northeast edge gets cooler with each passing year. Twentynine Palms’ new National Park Visitor Center at Freedom Plaza offers visitor information and Native American culture exhibits a few blocks from the city’s newest restaurants. Twentynine Palms excels at art too. Check out 26 desert-themed murals on buildings throughout town and local artists’ works in the rustic 29 Palms Art Gallery. Stop in to chat with Shari Elf, aka the Art Queen, who operates the World Famous Crochet Museum... Find the full itinerary in the link below.

Arch Rock Nature Trl
California, CA

Take a slow-going day to explore Joshua Tree National Park‘s assemblage of spindly Joshua trees, massive granite boulders, and fuzzy-looking cholla cactus. “J-Tree” offers a broad canvas for the imagination, so head to Keys View or the Wonderland of Rocks to meditate, photograph, and marvel at the desert landscape. Take a walk at Hidden Valley. Gaze at the graceful curve of Arch Rock... Find the full itinerary in the link below.

El Paseo

Palm Desert, California, United States

In swanky Palm Desert, regal palm trees border wide streets populated with chic galleries, upscale boutiques, and lavish resorts. Get your style on at El Paseo, a stylish open-air shopping district where storefronts bear names like Saks Fifth Avenue and Ralph Lauren... Find the full itinerary in the link below.

Palm Springs

Palm Springs, California, United States

The number of swimming pools in Palm Springs eclipses the town’s population—54,000 pools for 48,000 people—but not in winter, when the snowbirds from cooler climates arrive. Swimming and sunning are top activities, but Palm Springs’ art scene sweetens the pot. A wealth of midcentury modern architecture is visible on almost every block... Find the full itinerary in the link below.

9400 Dufferin Ave
Riverside, CA

The sun-drenched city of Riverside made its fortune on sweet navel oranges. Thanks to the juicy citrus, Riverside was the wealthiest city per capita in 1893. Learn how the orange became king at California Citrus State Historic Park, then wander the meandering trails at UCR Botanic Gardens, 39 acres of gardens, woodlands, and horticultural wonders... Find the full itinerary in the link below.

100 Universal City Plaza
Universal City, CA

In downtown Los Angeles, take your pick from imaginative destinations. Zip over to Universal Studios Hollywood for a glimpse at how silver-screen magic is made. On the World Famous Studio Tour, your tram car snakes past back-lots and sound stages, where you’ll see actual sets from Jaws, Psycho, and other Hollywood films and experience the thrills of special effects and animatronics... Find the full itinerary in the link below.