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San Diego International Airport, United States
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Palm Springs, United States
Arrive relaxed after your flight and settle into the Hilton on Tahquitz Canyon Way. On July 24, explore Joshua Tree National Park (about 45 min drive) — don't miss Skull Rock and the Cholla Cactus Garden. Squeeze in shopping at Desert Hills Premium Outlets in Cabazon on your way out on July 25.
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Las Vegas, United States
Drive the I-15 North from LA (about 4 hrs) and check in to Caesars Palace on the Strip. Spend July 28 evening and July 29 exploring the Strip, Fremont Street Experience, and world-class dining. Check out July 30 morning for the long but scenic drive north to Yosemite (about 6.5 hrs via I-5 and CA-99).
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Bakersfield, United States
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San Francisco, United States
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Monterey, United States
Drive from Yosemite to Monterey on August 2 via CA-120 and US-101 (about 3.5 hrs). Walk the famous Cannery Row, visit the world-class Monterey Bay Aquarium, and enjoy fresh seafood on the waterfront. August 3 is your dedicated Highway 1 day south through Big Sur — stop at Bixby Creek Bridge for photos and McWay Falls at Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park.
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Big Sur, United States
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Solvang, United States
Continue south on Highway 1 and US-101 to Santa Barbara, arriving August 4 (about 2.5 hrs from Big Sur's end). Explore the Spanish colonial State Street, visit the stunning Santa Barbara Mission, and relax on East Beach. August 5, take the easy 90-minute drive down the US-101 to Los Angeles.
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Los Angeles, United States
Arrive back in LA on August 5 with two full days to soak up more of the city. Hit the Getty Center, Melrose Avenue shopping, or a Dodgers game on August 5. Use August 6 for Santa Monica Pier, the Broad museum downtown, or a studio tour — then drive to San Diego on August 7 (about 2 hrs via I-5).
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San Diego, United States
Arrive August 7 for one final night before your KL0640 departure on August 8 at 1:40 PM. Spend the evening in the Gaslamp Quarter or grab fish tacos in the East Village. Return the Hertz rental at the airport with plenty of time before your afternoon flight.