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Las Vegas, United States
Start with a Strip walk and the iconic Bellagio Fountains on arrival night. Consider booking the Sphere in advance for a truly unique experience. Grab a father-son dinner at one of the many world-class restaurants along the Strip.
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Grand Canyon, United States
Stop at Hoover Dam and cruise through historic Seligman on Route 66 en route. Catch sunset at Mather Point or Yavapai Point for jaw-dropping canyon views. Stay in Tusayan for easy early-morning rim access the next day.
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Monument Valley, United States
Stop at Horseshoe Bend and grab lunch in Page before optionally touring Antelope Canyon. Arrive in Monument Valley for a dramatic sunset over the iconic sandstone mittens. Stay in Kayenta or at The View Hotel for unforgettable scenery right from your room.
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Springdale, United States
Pass through Monument Valley and Kanab on a scenic drive into Zion country. Spend a full day exploring Zion Canyon — the Riverside Walk and The Narrows are unmissable. Springdale's main street has great dinner spots right at the park entrance.
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San Francisco, United States
Must-dos include the Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz, Fisherman's Wharf, and a ferry to Sausalito. Ride the historic cable cars and explore North Beach and Chinatown for local flavour. Check Giants schedule at Oracle Park — a ballgame would be a great father-son memory.
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Yosemite Valley, United States
Pull over at Tunnel View on arrival for one of the most iconic vistas in America. Spend your full day hitting Glacier Point, Yosemite Falls, and Half Dome viewpoints. If time allows, the ancient giant sequoias at Mariposa Grove are well worth the detour.
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Monterey, United States
Drive down from Yosemite and hit the Monterey waterfront and Cannery Row for seafood and atmosphere. Stroll charming Carmel-by-the-Sea in the late afternoon and catch the sunset on its white-sand beach. The area is a great gateway before the Big Sur coastal drive.
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Morro Bay, United States
Take your time on the Big Sur drive — stop at Bixby Bridge, Pfeiffer Beach, and McWay Falls. The 17-Mile Drive through Pebble Beach and Point Lobos State Reserve are stunning coastal detours. Morro Bay and San Luis Obispo offer a relaxed Central Coast overnight base.
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Santa Barbara, United States
Stop at Pismo Beach and the Danish village of Solvang en route down the coast. Santa Barbara's Stearns Wharf, State Street, and Spanish-colonial architecture are lovely for an evening wander. The warm California evening vibe and seafood restaurants make it a great overnight stop.
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Laguna Beach, United States
Drive through Malibu and stop at Santa Monica or Venice Beach before heading south. Laguna Beach and Newport's Balboa Island are classic Orange County stops with great coastal scenery. This stretch of the PCH makes for a relaxed penultimate driving day.
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San Diego, United States
Stop at Torrey Pines and explore La Jolla's coves and sea lions on the way in. Treat yourselves to a proper final father-son dinner — the Gaslamp Quarter and Little Italy are excellent choices. A perfect city to wind down the trip before Dad's departure.