My favorite weekend getaway is a coastal spot in Southern California — and the $28 train ride there is half the fun

Oceanside is my favorite weekend trip from Los Angeles. Liana Minassian I love taking a quick Amtrak ride to Oceanside, California, a low-key beach city. It costs around $30 to get there from Los Angeles, and I've found affordable places to stay, too. The gorgeous beaches are relatively quiet, and there are great restaurants within walking distance. There's nothing I love more than skipping town for a beachy weekend getaway. As much as I like living in Los Angeles, sometimes I need a break ...