Planning a California Road Trip - Advice Needed

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This forum discussion centers on planning a California road trip, emphasizing key destinations such as San Francisco, Highway 1, Los Angeles, San Diego, Las Vegas, and the Grand Canyon. The user seeks advice on time management for visiting these locations, including potential stops at Yosemite and Death Valley. Recommendations include utilizing Amtrak for a scenic train ride between Los Angeles and San Diego, and highlights of attractions in San Francisco and Las Vegas, such as Chinatown and major hotels like Caesar's Palace and the Bellagio.

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  • Familiarity with California geography and major attractions
  • Understanding of travel planning and time management
  • Knowledge of transportation options, including Amtrak services
  • Awareness of local events and nightlife in major cities
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  • Research the best routes along California's Highway 1
  • Explore Amtrak schedules and ticket options for coastal travel
  • Investigate attractions and activities in Yosemite National Park
  • Look into events and nightlife options in Los Angeles
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This discussion is beneficial for travelers planning a road trip in California, including vacationers, adventure seekers, and anyone interested in exploring major cities and attractions in the region.

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I'm currently planning to take two or three weeks of vacation driving around in California this summer (starting in mid-August). My priorities at the moment are San Fransisco, Highway 1, LA/San Diego, and a detour to Vegas and Grand Canyon.
I've also been thinking of a short (maximum one night stay) trip to Mexico, as well as visiting Yosemite and Death Valley, but I'm not sure wheter I will have enough time for this?
People who knows California, how much do you think is reasonable to plan for without having to sit in the car the entire days?
If you have any further tips about what could be worth seeing, or something else you think I should be aware of, I'd be glad to hear about it!
 
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I'm an Amtrak fan, myself. It's a beautiful ride down the coast between L.A. and San Diego. No traffic, no stress. You see lots of surfers and sometimes dolphins, and there are neat little places in between like San Juan Capistrano. The trip is about 2 hrs 45 mins via train.
 
Hey EL, I've been to Las Vegas, Los Angeles and San Francisco, so i can't comment on San Diego. I loved San Francisco's Chinatown, and the lombard street has great view. There are a lot of stuff to do there, just move around, that's how i found some of them.

Los Angeles is great, if you like nocturnal night activities like bars, disco, etc... There are some celebrities events, you might want to check out. I remember when i was there i saw Anna Kournikova, Paula Abdul and more, near the Roosevelt Hotel, they were on the American Award Show or something like that. I'm not a big fan of them, but the crowds reaction is amazing.

Las Vegas is Las Vegas, i loved it. You can't go wrong here, just stay near (and go inside) Caesar's Palace, Luxor, Wynn Hotel, Venettian, Bellagio, ... In my opinion those are the main attractions, i spent a whole week, drinkin', playin' (small bets OF COURSE), and partyin'. It was a good experience, it truly is the city that never sleeps.

Well, whatever you end up doing at these places, i hope you have a lot of fun!.
 

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