road trip america
1 Jun 2034 – 1 Aug 2034 · by jnls
Destinations
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New York, United States
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Los Angeles, United States
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Las Vegas, United States
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Death Valley, United States
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Grand Canyon, United States
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Oljato-Monument Valley, United States
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Antelope Canyon, United States
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Page, United States
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Zion National Park, United States
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Arches National Park, United States
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Salt Lake City, United States
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Grand Teton, United States
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Yellowstone National Park, United States
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Craters of the Moon, United States
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Twin Falls, United States
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Boise, United States
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Alvord Desert, United States
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Bend, United States
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Crater Lake National Park, United States
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Mount Shasta, United States
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Shasta Lake, United States
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Lassen Volcanic National Park, United States
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Yosemite National Park, United States
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San Francisco, United States
Day 1: Arrival and Golden Gate Bridge
Morning:
Arrive in San Francisco and settle into your van.
Head to Crissy Field for a stunning view of the Golden Gate Bridge.
Afternoon:
Drive across the Golden Gate Bridge to Marin Headlands for a panoramic view of the city.
Evening:
Park at a scenic spot like the Presidio or Fort Mason.
Enjoy a picnic dinner with a view.
Day 2: San Francisco City Exploration
Morning:
Visit Fisherman’s Wharf and Pier 39 to see the sea lions.
Take a ferry to Alcatraz Island for a tour.
Afternoon:
Explore Chinatown and grab lunch at a local dim sum restaurant.
Visit Union Square and shop or people-watch.
Evening:
Drive to Twin Peaks for a sunset view of the city.
Park overnight at a safe spot like the Ocean Beach area.
Day 3: Golden Gate Park and Haight-Ashbury
Morning:
Spend the morning exploring Golden Gate Park: visit the Conservatory of Flowers, the Japanese Tea Garden, and the California Academy of Sciences.
Afternoon:
Head to the Haight-Ashbury neighborhood, known for its historic hippie culture.
Explore the eclectic shops and grab a bite at a local café.
Evening:
Park near Ocean Beach again or head to the nearby Marin RV Park for amenities.
Day 4: Muir Woods and Sausalito
Morning:
Drive to Muir Woods National Monument to see the towering redwoods.
Hike one of the park’s many trails.
Afternoon:
Head to Sausalito for lunch and explore the charming waterfront town.
Return to San Francisco via the scenic route along Conzelman Road.
Evening:
Park near Baker Beach for a peaceful evening by the ocean.
Day 5: Silicon Valley and Santa Cruz
Morning:
Drive to Silicon Valley and visit the Computer History Museum in Mountain View.
Afternoon:
Continue to Santa Cruz for a beach day.
Explore the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and surf at Steamer Lane.
Evening:
Park overnight at a beachside spot like New Brighton State Beach.
Day 6: Big Sur and Coastal Drive
Morning:
Start early and drive down the scenic Pacific Coast Highway (Highway 1) to Big Sur.
Stop at Bixby Creek Bridge for a photo op.
Afternoon:
Explore Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park and hike to McWay Falls.
Evening:
Park at a campsite like Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park or a nearby state beach.
Day 7: Monterey
Morning:
Drive to Monterey and visit the Monterey Bay Aquarium.
Stroll along Cannery Row and Fisherman’s Wharf.
And visit Point lobos state natural reserve
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Santa Cruz, United States
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Monterey, United States
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Big Sur, United States
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Morro Bay, United States
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Santa Barbara, United States
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Los Angeles, United States
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San Diego, United States