Here’s a sample itinerary for a California road trip:
Day 1:
- Start in San Francisco
- Visit Fisherman’s Wharf, Alcatraz Island, and the Golden Gate Bridge
- Drive to Monterey Bay
- Spend the night in Monterey Bay
Day 2:
- Visit Cannery Row and the Monterey Bay Aquarium
- Drive along 17-Mile Drive
- Continue down the coast to Big Sur
- Spend the night in Big Sur
Day 3:
- Explore the scenic beauty of Big Sur
- Drive to Santa Barbara
- Explore the beaches and wineries in the Santa Barbara area
- Spend the night in Santa Barbara
Day 4:
- Drive to Los Angeles
- Visit Hollywood, the Walk of Fame, and Sunset Boulevard
- Explore the Getty Center or Griffith Observatory
- Spend the night in Los Angeles
Day 5:
- Drive to San Diego
- Visit the San Diego Zoo and USS Midway Museum
- Explore Old Town
- Spend the night in San Diego
Day 6:
- Drive to Lake Tahoe
- Explore the lake and surrounding mountains
- Spend the night in Lake Tahoe
Day 7:
- Drive to Yosemite National Park
- Explore the park, including Half Dome and El Capitan
- Spend the night in Yosemite National Park
This itinerary can be customized based on your interests and the amount of time you have. California is a large state with many interesting destinations, so you may want to add or remove stops as needed.