Road Trips15 guides
Road TripsSierra Nevada
The Ultimate 7-Day Highway 395 Itinerary (Mammoth Lakes, Lone Pine, June Lake)
Plan a 7-day Highway 395 road trip from Lone Pine to Bodie with the best stops, hikes, hot springs, lakes, food, and places to sleep along the way.
4 min read
Road TripsCentral Coast
Pacific Coast Highway (Highway 1) Road Trip Guide: San Francisco to Los Angeles
A 5-day Highway 1 road trip from San Francisco to Los Angeles: Santa Cruz, Carmel, Big Sur, Hearst Castle, Santa Barbara, and Malibu, with stays and stops.
4 min read
Road TripsDesert
Southern California Desert Loop: Palm Springs, Joshua Tree, and Anza-Borrego
A 5-day Southern California desert road trip through Palm Springs, Joshua Tree, the Salton Sea, and Anza-Borrego, with hikes, stargazing, and stays.
4 min read
Road TripsNorthern California
Northern California Coast Road Trip: Mendocino, Humboldt, and the Redwoods
A 6-day Northern California coast road trip from San Francisco to Mendocino, the Avenue of the Giants, Humboldt, and Redwood National Park, with stays.
4 min read
Road TripsDesert
Death Valley & Eastern Sierra 5-Day Winter Itinerary
A 5-day winter road trip from Lone Pine to Death Valley, Bishop, and Mammoth, with sand dunes, snowy peaks, hot springs, and tips on chains and weather.
3 min read
Road TripsSierra Nevada
Lake Tahoe Scenic Loop: Best Stops in North vs. South Lake Tahoe
Drive the 72-mile Lake Tahoe loop with the best stops at Emerald Bay, Sand Harbor, Tahoe City, and South Lake, plus how North and South Tahoe compare.
3 min read
Road TripsStatewide
The Ultimate 10-Day California National Parks Road Trip (Yosemite, Sequoia, Death Valley)
A 10-day California national parks road trip through Yosemite, Kings Canyon, Sequoia, and Death Valley, with hikes, drive times, lodges, and permits.
4 min read
Road TripsNorthern California
Shasta-Cascade Driving Route: Burney Falls, Mt. Shasta, and Lassen Volcanic
A 5-day Shasta-Cascade road trip from Redding to Mt. Shasta, McCloud Falls, Burney Falls, and Lassen Volcanic National Park, with hikes and stays.
3 min read
Road TripsDesert
Route 66 California Section: Santa Monica to the Arizona Border
Drive the California stretch of Route 66 from Santa Monica Pier to the Colorado River: neon motels, Mojave ghost towns, diners, and where to sleep.
4 min read
Road TripsCentral Coast
The Central Coast Food & Wine Highway: Santa Barbara to Paso Robles
A 4-day Central Coast food and wine road trip from Santa Barbara to Paso Robles: Funk Zone tastings, Santa Maria BBQ, Edna Valley, and Paso wineries.
5 min read
Road TripsSouthern California
Orange County to San Diego Coastal Drive: Best Beaches and Hidden Pull-Offs
Drive the coast from Huntington Beach to La Jolla: the best beaches, tide pools, quiet pull-offs, and food stops on PCH and Coast Highway 101.
5 min read
Road TripsSierra Nevada
Gold Country Highway 49: Historic Towns, Wineries, and River Hikes
Drive Highway 49 through California Gold Country: Columbia, Murphys, Sutter Creek, Coloma, and Nevada City, plus wineries, river hikes, and historic hotels.
4 min read
Road TripsSierra Nevada
San Francisco to Lake Tahoe Driving Guide: Best Pitstops along I-80 & US-50
Driving from San Francisco to Lake Tahoe? Compare I-80 and US-50, dodge traffic and chain controls, and find the best pitstops for food, views, and hikes.
4 min read
Road TripsSierra Nevada
Los Angeles to Mammoth Lakes Road Trip: Scenic Stops Along US-395
Plan the drive from Los Angeles to Mammoth Lakes on US-395: Red Rock Canyon, the Alabama Hills, Manzanar, Bishop bakeries, and Convict Lake.
4 min read
Road TripsCentral Coast
Big Sur Coastal Driving Guide: Must-See Overlooks, Bridges, and Turnouts
Drive Big Sur like a local: the best overlooks, bridges, and turnouts on Highway 1 from Carmel to Cambria, plus closure tips, timing, and driving etiquette.
4 min read