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WEST COAST ROAD TRIPS
I’ve proudly called California home since 1998. Living in Northern California has given me the perfect launch pad for exploring some of the most incredible road trip destinations across the West Coast + beyond.
Here are all my West Coast road trip itineraries to help you plan the best trip ever. Browse through all my guides or use the links below to jump to a specific section.
- Northern California
- Central California
- Southern California
- Pacific Northwest (Oregon / Washington)
- Nevada / Arizona
- Canada / Mexico
Northern California Road Trip Guides
The Ultimate San Francisco To Portland Road Trip: 50+ Stops To Make
24 Best Stops Between San Francisco to Los Angeles: PCH Road Trip
San Francisco to Santa Cruz Road Trip: 15 Best Stops On Highway 1
San Francisco to Monterey Road Trip: 23 Best Stops On Highway 1
13 Best Things To Do Between San Francisco And Yosemite NP
Northern California Coast Road Trip: San Francisco to Redwood National Park
2 Days In Big Sur: 25 Best Things To Do For An Epic Road Trip
The Perfect 2-Day Sonoma County Road Trip Itinerary
San Francisco to Mendocino Road Trip: The Perfect Weekend Adventure
Lake Tahoe Road Trip: Best Stops To Make From SF To Tahoe/Reno
Point Reyes Day Trip Itinerary: The Perfect Weekend Adventure
3-Day Lake Tahoe Itinerary: The Perfect Summer Weekend
20 Weekend Trips You Can Take From The SF Bay Area
17 Best Things To Do In Grass Valley, California
18 Unmissable Things To Do In Nevada City, California
13 Lively California Gold Rush Towns You Must Visit
15+ Fun Things To Do In Gold Country, CA Near Yosemite
20 Hot Springs In Northern California For Soaking and Relaxation
Central California Road Trip Guides
ROAD TRIPS
21 Awesome Day Trips From Santa Barbara, California
San Francisco To San Luis Obispo Road Trip (In A Campervan!)
Hiking The Spectacular Bluff Trail At Montaña de Oro State Park
Southern California Road Trip Guides
24 Best Stops on a Los Angeles to San Francisco Road Trip
Los Angeles To Las Vegas Road Trip: 25+ Best Stops Along Route 66
38 Awesome Things To Do On Your Palm Springs Road Trip
The Perfect Day Trip Itinerary For San Juan Capistrano, California
Joshua Tree National Park: The Perfect 1-Day Itinerary
Pacific Northwest Road Trip Guides
San Francisco To Seattle Road Trip: 55+ Stops To Make In Between
Mount Rainier National Park Weekend Trip Adventure: 2-Day Itinerary
9 Epic Weekend Road Trips From Portland, Oregon To Take This Year
16 Top Things To Do In The Columbia River Gorge For A Perfect Day Trip
The Perfect Day Trip From Portland to The Oregon Coast
Nevada / Arizona Road Trip Guides
From Vegas: 5-Day Zion and Bryce Canyon National Park Road Trip
4-Day Arizona Road Trip: Vegas, Grand Canyon, Sedona, Phoenix
10 Cool Cities Near Grand Canyon National Park To Visit
12 Stops On The Ultimate West Coast National Park Road Trip
13 Best Stops On A Las Vegas to Yosemite Road Trip (With Winter Route)
Canada / Mexico Road Trip Guides
6-Day Banff Canadian Rockies Road Trip: 20 Best Stops To Make
The Perfect 7-Day Banff And Jasper National Park Itinerary
The Ultimate Baja California Sur Road Trip Guide
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