West Coast Road Trip

Tips, maps, and itineraries for planning an awesome West Coast road trip.
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Plan your Northern California road trip with these top ten bucket list experiences from San Francisco to Tahoe to the redwoods. Northern California Road Trip, Pacific Coast Road Trip, California With Kids, California Vacation, California Travel Road Trips, Nevada Travel, Travel Usa, Travel Tips, Road Trip Hacks
Top 10 Things to Do on a Northern California Road Trip | ROAD TRIP USA
Plan your Northern California road trip with these top ten bucket list experiences from San Francisco to Tahoe to the redwoods.
Highlights you won't want to miss touring the west coast of the USA on a family vacation. Transport options explained and best routes you can take, handy travel planning apps and the top 14 places we'd recommend families plan in a stop | How to plan a US West Coast Itinerary | Tour the west coast of the USA | US West Coast Highlights | USA Vacation with Kids | Visit California | Visit Oregon | Visit Washington state | Our Globetrotters Family Travel Blog Top Places To Travel, Family Vacation Destinations, Family Travel Destinations, Vacation Spots, Oregon Vacation, Family Vacations, Visit California
Best of the US West Coast
Highlights you won't want to miss touring the west coast of the USA on a family vacation. Transport options explained and best routes you can take, handy travel planning apps and the top 14 places we'd recommend families plan in a stop | How to plan a US West Coast Itinerary | Tour the west coast of the USA | US West Coast Highlights | USA Vacation with Kids | Visit California | Visit Oregon | Visit Washington state | Our Globetrotters Family Travel Blog
Take a scenic drive along the Kings Canyon Scenic Byway. Former national park ranger Leigh Bernacchi shares top sights in this underrated Califiornia park. #KingsCanyon #NationalParks #California #RoadTrip National Park Lodges, National Park Road Trip, National Parks Usa, California National Parks, Scenic Byway, Scenic Routes, Scenic Drive, Summer Road Trip, Road Trip Fun
Driving the Kings Canyon Scenic Byway | ROAD TRIP USA
Take a scenic drive along the Kings Canyon Scenic Byway. Former national park ranger Leigh Bernacchi shares top sights in this underrated Califiornia park. #KingsCanyon #NationalParks #California #RoadTrip
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Last-Minute Camping in Washington State
Sometimes, you just need to escape for a weekend and there's no better cure than the great outdoors. Lucky for you, there are tons of campsites in Washington State that don't take reservations—freeing you up to take that impromptu camping trip anytime this summer. Here are some of our top choices for last-minute campgrounds in Washington, organized by region. #washington #pnw #camping #outdoors
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Hiking the Pacific Crest Trail: Best Trail Sections
The entire Pacific Crest Trail spans across California, Oregon, and Washington, but shorter, easily accessible sections make it perfect for long-distance and day hikers alike. Here are the best hikes of the PCT to look forward to, whether you're planning on tackling the entire trail or just spending a few hours exploring the mountains. #outdoors #hiking
Death Valley may be known for its ruggedness, but it's still possible to experience many of the park’s sights without going into rough backcountry or traveling on a trail that does not meet ADA standards. Use this guide to find wheelchair-accessible sights in Death Valley National Park. #ada #deathvalley #nationalparks Death Valley National Park, Us National Parks, Southern California, Sunset Campground, Spring Camping, Car Camping, Outdoor Vacation
Accessible Sights and Drives in Death Valley
Death Valley may be known for its ruggedness, but it's still possible to experience many of the park’s sights without going into rough backcountry or traveling on a trail that does not meet ADA standards. Use this guide to find wheelchair-accessible sights in Death Valley National Park. #ada #deathvalley #nationalparks
1,700 miles of vibrant cities, coastal towns, and glittering ocean views: Embark on your epic PCH journey with Moon Pacific Coast Highway Road Trip. Inside you’ll find easy-to-use maps, helpful tips, essential planning tools, and more. Pacific Coast Highway Road Trip, Road Trip Usa, Highway 101, Walk Of Fame Map, Seattle Underground, Castro District, Road Trippers, Oregon Washington, Coastal Towns
Moon Pacific Coast Highway Road Trip
1,700 miles of vibrant cities, coastal towns, and glittering ocean views: Embark on your epic PCH journey with Moon Pacific Coast Highway Road Trip. Inside you’ll find easy-to-use maps, helpful tips, essential planning tools, and more.
Hit the road and head into nature with these ideas for the best hiking trails and destinations in Northern California from coast to mountains. California Adventure, Grand Canyon National Park, Backpacking Trails, Hiking Trails
Best Hiking Trails for a Northern California Road Trip
Hit the road and head into nature with these ideas for the best hiking trails and destinations in Northern California from coast to mountains.
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Exploring Southern California often requires lots of time on humdrum freeways with little windshield appeal. However, plenty of scenic side trips can make the hours spent behind the wheel some of the best parts of your journey. See the beauty of Southern California with these 5 scenic road trip ideas. Top Road Trips, Scenic Road Trip, Scenic Roads, Explore Southern California, California Coast
5 Scenic Southern California Road Trip Ideas
Exploring Southern California often requires lots of time on humdrum freeways with little windshield appeal. However, plenty of scenic side trips can make the hours spent behind the wheel some of the best parts of your journey. See the beauty of Southern California with these 5 scenic road trip ideas.
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A sprawling network of interstate highways, bumpy back roads, and everything between makes it easy to craft the perfect road trip for your particular interests and timetable. And then there are the tried-and-true routes, those must-sees for road trip aficionados. Here’s a look at 10 awesome road trips across America. #roadtrip #usa East Coast Road Trip, Pacific Coast Highway, Road Trip Across America, Gettysburg National Military Park, Dog Friendly Hotels, Tourism Department, Road Trip Routes, Perfect Road Trip
10 Incredible Road Trip Routes Across America
A sprawling network of interstate highways, bumpy back roads, and everything between makes it easy to craft the perfect road trip for your particular interests and timetable. And then there are the tried-and-true routes, those must-sees for road trip aficionados. Here’s a look at 10 awesome road trips across America. #roadtrip #usa
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Find out everything you need to know about driving to Puerto Vallarta from the United States here! #puertovallarta #roadtrip West Coast Road Trip, Mexico Vacation, Travel Articles, Puerto Vallarta, Travel Guides, Pacific Coast
Driving to Puerto Vallarta from the United States
Find out everything you need to know about driving to Puerto Vallarta from the United States here! #puertovallarta #roadtrip
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Pack up a weekend bag and explore the stunning wilderness and colorful cities of the Pacific Northwest with these easy getaways in Oregon, Washington, and Vancouver. #oregon #washington #britishcolumbia #pnw Oregon Travel, Long Weekend Getaways, Oregon Coast, Granville Island, Port Angeles
Long Weekend Getaways in the Pacific Northwest
Pack up a weekend bag and explore the stunning wilderness and colorful cities of the Pacific Northwest with these easy getaways in Oregon, Washington, and Vancouver. #oregon #washington #britishcolumbia #pnw
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Vast rugged prairies, adventurous Wild West towns, and the palpable spirit of the pioneers: Experience legend come to life with Moon Oregon Trail Road Trip. Inside you'll find flexible itineraries, the easy-to-use maps, full-color photos, essential planning tools, and more. The Oregon Trail, Oregon City, Wyoming, Idaho, Nebraska, Old West Town, Underground Cities
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Vast rugged prairies, adventurous Wild West towns, and the palpable spirit of the pioneers: Experience legend come to life with Moon Oregon Trail Road Trip. Inside you'll find flexible itineraries, the easy-to-use maps, full-color photos, essential planning tools, and more.
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When it comes from one of these unique donut shops on the West Coast, a donut is never just a donut (or a doughnut). Here are 5 unique donut shops on the west coast to try on your next road trip down the PCH! #roadtrip Pacific Coast Highway Road, Moon Travel Guide, Maple Bars, Pacific Northwest Travel, Beautiful Travel Destinations, Organic Lemon, Donut Shop, Foodie Fun
5 Unique Donut Shops on the West Coast
When it comes from one of these unique donut shops on the West Coast, a donut is never just a donut (or a doughnut). Here are 5 unique donut shops on the west coast to try on your next road trip down the PCH! #roadtrip
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In just five days, you can experience California’s two most famous cities and its biggest natural attraction (but you’ll be doing a lot of driving). Make it a full week and you’ll have enough time for a coastal drive along Big Sur. Plan your time with this flexible travel itinerary. #california #roadtrip Southern California Beaches, Northern California, Muir Woods National Monument, Yosemite National Park, National Parks, Yosemite Hotel
The Best of California in One Week
In just five days, you can experience California’s two most famous cities and its biggest natural attraction (but you’ll be doing a lot of driving). Make it a full week and you’ll have enough time for a coastal drive along Big Sur. Plan your time with this flexible travel itinerary. #california #roadtrip
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Everything you'll need for a summer road trip! #roadtrip #roadtripessentials Amazing Travel Destinations, Road Trips, Cruise Vacation, Disney Cruise, Midwest Weekend Getaways
Summer Road Trip Essentials
Everything you'll need for a summer road trip! #roadtrip #roadtripessentials
Plan your drive along California's Highway 1 with these helpful tips, and learn how to make the most of what Northern California’s beaches, national forests, and historic cities have to offer. #california #roadtrip Highway 1, Hwy 1 California
Driving Hwy-1 Along California’s Northern Coast
Plan your drive along California's Highway 1 with these helpful tips, and learn how to make the most of what Northern California’s beaches, national forests, and historic cities have to offer. #california #roadtrip
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This 10-day travel itinerary takes you to the most distinctive and best of Washington State's destinations, including Seattle, Olympic and Mt. Rainier National Parks, the San Juan Islands, and beyond. Plan your trip for summer or fall to experience the best weather conditions. #washington #pnw #nationalparks #outdoors Bora Bora, Tahiti, Washington State, Washington Road Trip, Seattle Washington, San Juan Islands Washington, Backpacking Europe, America Travel
The Best of Washington State in 10 Days
This 10-day travel itinerary takes you to the most distinctive and best of Washington State's destinations, including Seattle, Olympic and Mt. Rainier National Parks, the San Juan Islands, and beyond. Plan your trip for summer or fall to experience the best weather conditions. #washington #pnw #nationalparks #outdoors
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This week-long itinerary takes you along Highway 101 around the Olympic Peninsula to show you the best the area has to offer in a limited amount of time. #pnw #olympicpeninsula Pacific Beach, Pacific Nw, Olympic Penninsula, Rialto Beach, Olympic Mountains, Travel Bucket, Beach Travel
One-Week Itinerary: Best of the Olympic Peninsula
This week-long itinerary takes you along Highway 101 around the Olympic Peninsula to show you the best the area has to offer in a limited amount of time. #pnw #olympicpeninsula
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One-Week Best of Death Valley Itinerary
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Circle the Pacific Northwest following this two-week road trip itinerary that includes Seattle, Vancouver, Victoria, Portland, Mount St. Helens and Mount Rainier. With gorgeous views and opportunities to get outdoors, this trip features the best of the PNW. #canada #pnw #pacificnorthwest #roadtrip Oregon Coast Roadtrip, West Road, Road Trip Itinerary, Pacific Northwest Garden
14-Day Best of the Pacific Northwest Road Trip Loop
Circle the Pacific Northwest following this two-week road trip itinerary that includes Seattle, Vancouver, Victoria, Portland, Mount St. Helens and Mount Rainier. With gorgeous views and opportunities to get outdoors, this trip features the best of the PNW. #canada #pnw #pacificnorthwest #roadtrip
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#sponsored Southern California has every adventure imaginable and it can all be experienced on an incredible road trip! Read on to find out how to visit the mountains, desert, and beach on a weekend getaway! #travelwithmoon @moonguides  #SouthernCalifornia #RoadTrips Weekend Getaway California, California Mountains, Weekend Getaways, Road Trip Essentials
How to Visit the Mountains, Desert, and Beach on A Southern California Road Trip
#sponsored Southern California has every adventure imaginable and it can all be experienced on an incredible road trip! Read on to find out how to visit the mountains, desert, and beach on a weekend getaway! #travelwithmoon @moonguides #SouthernCalifornia #RoadTrips
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Hit the scenic PCH and drive from San Francisco to Seattle with this 5-day road trip, which includes the best places to go and things to see along the west coast.#roadtrip #pch #pnw #california#washington #oregon Driving Road Trip, Humboldt Redwoods State Park
San Francisco to Seattle Road Trip
Hit the scenic PCH and drive from San Francisco to Seattle with this 5-day road trip, which includes the best places to go and things to see along the west coast.#roadtrip #pch #pnw #california#washington #oregon
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The 32 Best Pacific Coast Highway Stops: Towns, Landmarks, & Restaurants
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Take an easy day trip from Vancouver, BC to Seattle, including an optional stop in Bow, with this route advice, including border crossing & traffic tips. #canada #britishcolumbia #roadtrip #vancouver #seattle Vancouver Seattle, Downtown Seattle, Sea To Sky Highway, Canadian Road Trip
PNW Road Trip: Driving from Vancouver to Seattle
Take an easy day trip from Vancouver, BC to Seattle, including an optional stop in Bow, with this route advice, including border crossing & traffic tips. #canada #britishcolumbia #roadtrip #vancouver #seattle
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Check out this road trip route that takes you through the best of the West Coast: San Francisco, Yosemite, and Los Angeles. #roadtrip #travel #westcoast Southern California Travel, California Destinations, Road Trip Guides
Road Trip Route: San Francisco, Yosemite, and Los Angeles
Check out this road trip route that takes you through the best of the West Coast: San Francisco, Yosemite, and Los Angeles. #roadtrip #travel #westcoast
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Hit the top destinations in the West in 14 days. This road trip itinerary begins in San Francisco, goes through Yosemite, Las Vegas, the Grand Canyon, and Los Angeles, and ends where it starts. You can just as easily start in Los Angeles or Las Vegas if that works better for you. #roadtrip #westcoast Top Destinations, Grand Canyon Railway, Tuolumne Meadows, Southwest Travel
Best of the West 14-Day Road Trip: SF, Yosemite, Vegas, LA…
Hit the top destinations in the West in 14 days. This road trip itinerary begins in San Francisco, goes through Yosemite, Las Vegas, the Grand Canyon, and Los Angeles, and ends where it starts. You can just as easily start in Los Angeles or Las Vegas if that works better for you. #roadtrip #westcoast
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26 Oregon Coast Road Trip Stops You Don't Want To Miss
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San Francisco is one of the most popular cities in the United States. This beautiful city offers a large assortment of activities such as exploring downtown, visiting famous viewpoints, hiking out in nature or visit breweries or restaurants for good food to keep you occupied for days! Here is a 3-day trip itinerary for The Ultimate San Francisco Road Trip. #sanfrancisco #thingstodo #roadtrip #tripitinerary Canada Travel
The Ultimate San Francisco Road Trip
San Francisco is one of the most popular cities in the United States. This beautiful city offers a large assortment of activities such as exploring downtown, visiting famous viewpoints, hiking out in nature or visit breweries or restaurants for good food to keep you occupied for days! Here is a 3-day trip itinerary for The Ultimate San Francisco Road Trip. #sanfrancisco #thingstodo #roadtrip #tripitinerary
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Road trips are an iconic part of American culture, and hitting the road  is a great way to see the United States. No plane tickets, no hassle, no sweat—all you need is a set of wheels and some gas money. But the endless possibilities can be intimidating for novice travelers planning a road trip (and spending a week in the car is not for the faint of heart). Here are a few road-tested tips for the first time around. #roadtrip #traveltips Road Trip Camping, Camping Survival, Travel Hacks
5 Essential Tips for Planning a Road Trip
Road trips are an iconic part of American culture, and hitting the road is a great way to see the United States. No plane tickets, no hassle, no sweat—all you need is a set of wheels and some gas money. But the endless possibilities can be intimidating for novice travelers planning a road trip (and spending a week in the car is not for the faint of heart). Here are a few road-tested tips for the first time around. #roadtrip #traveltips
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