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15 Day California/Nevada Road Trip

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Trip Summary

A California, Nevada road trip is an exhilarating journey that seamlessly transitions from the glitz and glamour of Las Vegas to the laid-back beaches of Southern California, offering a blend of thrilling entertainment and natural beauty, from the dazzling lights of the Strip to the majestic landscapes of Death Valley and Yosemite National Park. This road trip promises a diverse range of experiences, from trying your luck in the casinos of Sin City to immersing yourself in the serene wilderness of California’s national parks. You can add you hotels, flights, car rental, activities and transfers to your liking. The itinerary is just a suggestion based on our experience.

Itinerary

DAY 1
Day 1 :
  • Arrival in Los Angeles - Begin your journey in Los Angeles, exploring the vibrant Santa Monica area. Check into your hotel and spend the afternoon at the iconic Santa Monica Pier. Take a ride on the Ferris wheel, walk along the beach, and enjoy dinner at an oceanfront restaurant. End your day with a stroll along Third Street Promenade, filled with shops and street performers.
DAY 2
Day 2 :
  • Exploring Los Angeles - Spend your second day exploring Los Angeles. Visit the Hollywood Walk of Fame, the Griffith Observatory for stunning city views, and the Getty Center for art and architecture. Head to Venice Beach in the afternoon, where you can enjoy the unique boardwalk scene. Have dinner at a trendy restaurant in Downtown LA or West Hollywood.
DAY 3
Day 3 :
  • Los Angeles to San Luis Obispo - Drive north along the scenic Pacific Coast Highway to San Luis Obispo. Check into your hotel and explore the historic Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa. Wander through Bubblegum Alley and enjoy a farm-to-table dinner at a local restaurant. In the evening, relax and take in the friendly atmosphere of the town.
DAY 4
Day 4 :
  • San Luis Obispo to Carmel - Continue your drive up the coast to Carmel-by-the-Sea. Check into your hotel and explore the town’s charming art galleries, boutiques, and beautiful beaches. Take a scenic walk along Scenic Road for breathtaking views of the coast. Enjoy dinner at one of Carmel’s renowned restaurants, featuring fresh, local cuisine.
DAY 5
Day 5 :
  • Carmel to Napa Valley - Head north to Napa Valley for a two-night stay. Check into your hotel and start your wine-tasting adventure at some of the world-renowned wineries. Enjoy a gourmet dinner paired with local wines and take in the picturesque vineyard views.
DAY 6
Day 6 :
  • Exploring Napa Valley - Dedicate this day to further exploring Napa Valley. Take a guided wine tour or a hot air balloon ride over the vineyards for a unique perspective. Relax at a luxurious spa in the afternoon and enjoy another gourmet meal paired with excellent wines at one of Napa’s finest restaurants.
DAY 7
Day 7 :
  • Napa Valley to Yosemite National Park - Depart Napa Valley and drive to Yosemite National Park for a two-night stay. Spend your first day exploring Yosemite Valley, taking in iconic sights like El Capitan, Half Dome, and Bridalveil Fall. Check into your lodge and enjoy dinner in the heart of this stunning national park.
DAY 8
Day 8 :
  • Exploring Yosemite National Park - Spend your second day in Yosemite hiking the Mist Trail to Vernal and Nevada Falls or enjoying a leisurely walk around Mirror Lake. Take time to visit Glacier Point for panoramic views of the park. Relax in the evening at your lodge, soaking in the natural beauty and tranquility of the park.
DAY 9
Day 9 :
  • Yosemite to Lake Tahoe - Leave Yosemite and drive to the stunning Lake Tahoe. Check into your lakeside hotel and spend the afternoon relaxing by the crystal-clear waters or taking a scenic boat tour. Enjoy dinner at a lakeside restaurant with views of the surrounding mountains.
DAY 10
Day 10 :
  • Exploring Lake Tahoe - Spend the day exploring Lake Tahoe’s natural beauty. Hike in the nearby trails, such as the Eagle Falls Trail, or enjoy water activities like kayaking or paddleboarding. Try your luck at one of the casinos on the Nevada side of the lake in the evening.
DAY 11
Day 11 :
  • Lake Tahoe to Mendocino - Drive from Lake Tahoe to the picturesque coastal town of Mendocino for a two-night stay. Check into your hotel and explore Mendocino’s historic district. Visit the Mendocino Headlands State Park for stunning ocean views and enjoy dinner at a local seafood restaurant.
DAY 12
Day 12 :
  • Exploring Mendocino - Spend a full day exploring Mendocino. Visit the Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens and Russian Gulch State Park, taking in the area’s natural beauty. Enjoy the charming coastal ambiance and dine at another local restaurant, featuring fresh, locally sourced ingredients.
DAY 13
Day 13 :
  • Mendocino to San Francisco - Drive from Mendocino to San Francisco for a two-night stay. Spend your first day exploring Fisherman’s Wharf, Pier 39, and taking a ferry to Alcatraz Island. Return to the city for dinner in North Beach, San Francisco’s Little Italy, and enjoy the lively atmosphere.
DAY 14
Day 14 :
  • Exploring San Francisco - On your second day in San Francisco, visit the Golden Gate Bridge, Golden Gate Park, and the eclectic neighborhoods of Haight-Ashbury and the Mission District. Take a ride on the city’s famous cable cars and enjoy a delicious meal at a local restaurant.
DAY 15
Day 15 :
  • Departure from San Francisco - On your final day, take some time to visit any remaining attractions in San Francisco, such as the Exploratorium or the de Young Museum. Enjoy a leisurely breakfast and some last-minute shopping before heading to the airport for your departure, bringing your memorable 15-day California road trip to a close.
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DAY 2
DAY 3
DAY 4
DAY 5
DAY 6
DAY 7
DAY 8
DAY 9
DAY 10
DAY 11
DAY 12
DAY 13
DAY 14
DAY 15
Day 1 :
  • Arrival in Los Angeles - Begin your journey in Los Angeles, exploring the vibrant Santa Monica area. Check into your hotel and spend the afternoon at the iconic Santa Monica Pier. Take a ride on the Ferris wheel, walk along the beach, and enjoy dinner at an oceanfront restaurant. End your day with a stroll along Third Street Promenade, filled with shops and street performers.
Day 2 :
  • Exploring Los Angeles - Spend your second day exploring Los Angeles. Visit the Hollywood Walk of Fame, the Griffith Observatory for stunning city views, and the Getty Center for art and architecture. Head to Venice Beach in the afternoon, where you can enjoy the unique boardwalk scene. Have dinner at a trendy restaurant in Downtown LA or West Hollywood.
Day 3 :
  • Los Angeles to San Luis Obispo - Drive north along the scenic Pacific Coast Highway to San Luis Obispo. Check into your hotel and explore the historic Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa. Wander through Bubblegum Alley and enjoy a farm-to-table dinner at a local restaurant. In the evening, relax and take in the friendly atmosphere of the town.
Day 4 :
  • San Luis Obispo to Carmel - Continue your drive up the coast to Carmel-by-the-Sea. Check into your hotel and explore the town’s charming art galleries, boutiques, and beautiful beaches. Take a scenic walk along Scenic Road for breathtaking views of the coast. Enjoy dinner at one of Carmel’s renowned restaurants, featuring fresh, local cuisine.
Day 5 :
  • Carmel to Napa Valley - Head north to Napa Valley for a two-night stay. Check into your hotel and start your wine-tasting adventure at some of the world-renowned wineries. Enjoy a gourmet dinner paired with local wines and take in the picturesque vineyard views.
Day 6 :
  • Exploring Napa Valley - Dedicate this day to further exploring Napa Valley. Take a guided wine tour or a hot air balloon ride over the vineyards for a unique perspective. Relax at a luxurious spa in the afternoon and enjoy another gourmet meal paired with excellent wines at one of Napa’s finest restaurants.
Day 7 :
  • Napa Valley to Yosemite National Park - Depart Napa Valley and drive to Yosemite National Park for a two-night stay. Spend your first day exploring Yosemite Valley, taking in iconic sights like El Capitan, Half Dome, and Bridalveil Fall. Check into your lodge and enjoy dinner in the heart of this stunning national park.
Day 8 :
  • Exploring Yosemite National Park - Spend your second day in Yosemite hiking the Mist Trail to Vernal and Nevada Falls or enjoying a leisurely walk around Mirror Lake. Take time to visit Glacier Point for panoramic views of the park. Relax in the evening at your lodge, soaking in the natural beauty and tranquility of the park.
Day 9 :
  • Yosemite to Lake Tahoe - Leave Yosemite and drive to the stunning Lake Tahoe. Check into your lakeside hotel and spend the afternoon relaxing by the crystal-clear waters or taking a scenic boat tour. Enjoy dinner at a lakeside restaurant with views of the surrounding mountains.
Day 10 :
  • Exploring Lake Tahoe - Spend the day exploring Lake Tahoe’s natural beauty. Hike in the nearby trails, such as the Eagle Falls Trail, or enjoy water activities like kayaking or paddleboarding. Try your luck at one of the casinos on the Nevada side of the lake in the evening.
Day 11 :
  • Lake Tahoe to Mendocino - Drive from Lake Tahoe to the picturesque coastal town of Mendocino for a two-night stay. Check into your hotel and explore Mendocino’s historic district. Visit the Mendocino Headlands State Park for stunning ocean views and enjoy dinner at a local seafood restaurant.
Day 12 :
  • Exploring Mendocino - Spend a full day exploring Mendocino. Visit the Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens and Russian Gulch State Park, taking in the area’s natural beauty. Enjoy the charming coastal ambiance and dine at another local restaurant, featuring fresh, locally sourced ingredients.
Day 13 :
  • Mendocino to San Francisco - Drive from Mendocino to San Francisco for a two-night stay. Spend your first day exploring Fisherman’s Wharf, Pier 39, and taking a ferry to Alcatraz Island. Return to the city for dinner in North Beach, San Francisco’s Little Italy, and enjoy the lively atmosphere.
Day 14 :
  • Exploring San Francisco - On your second day in San Francisco, visit the Golden Gate Bridge, Golden Gate Park, and the eclectic neighborhoods of Haight-Ashbury and the Mission District. Take a ride on the city’s famous cable cars and enjoy a delicious meal at a local restaurant.
Day 15 :
  • Departure from San Francisco - On your final day, take some time to visit any remaining attractions in San Francisco, such as the Exploratorium or the de Young Museum. Enjoy a leisurely breakfast and some last-minute shopping before heading to the airport for your departure, bringing your memorable 15-day California road trip to a close.

FAQs

Q: Do I have to stick to the itinerary?
A: You're free to do what you want and go at your own pace, however your hotel reservations will be strict and hard to shuffle around. These itineraries have you seeing and doing a lot. If you prefer to take your time a little more. Contact us to custom build this trip. These itineraries are for the active and adventurous traveler.
Q: How do I book activities?
A: Some of them you will be able to book with us and others are first come, first serve as they are smaller vendors. After you book Your detailed itinerary will have all that information.
Q: How much driving each day will I do?
A: We estimate 3-5 hours of straight driving as you head to a new destination. Assuming you'll stop along the way and see things it could be longer. We suggest getting an early start each day. After you book, your detailed itinerary will have all that information, including times to start your day etc.
Q: What is the best time of year to do these trips?
A: April - October is best. Many of the destinations are at higher elevations so there might be snow along the mountain passes. July and August can be very hot in some parts of these trips so keep that in mind as well.
Q: What sort of clothing do we need?
A: Because you are going to high and low elevations it would be good to pack for both warm and cold weather. Good hiking shoes for sure and an extra pair in case they get wet. Comfortable clothing and layers is best. Maybe bring one nice outfit if you're going to go somewhere nice in one of the locations.
Q: What else might we need to think about bringing?
A: Bring extra water containers to keep in the car, bug spray and sunscreen. Also a good pair of sunglasses.
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Hotel Cerro – San Luis Obispo

The Hotel Carmel

Napa Valley Lodge

AutoCamp (Yosemite)

Edgewood Tahoe Resort

Timber Cove Resort – Jenner

Hotel Zetta San Francisco

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