California road trip itineraries, scenic drives, route planning and realistic driving advice.
A realistic guide to traveling California on a budget, with practical ways to save on hotels, rental cars, parking, food, attractions and road-trip planning without making the vacation miserable.
A practical California wildfire and smoke travel guide covering CAL FIRE, AirNow, road closures, AQI, flexible bookings, evacuation information and how to adapt an itinerary.
A practical California electric-car road trip guide with charging strategy, hotel chargers, Highway 1, Yosemite, deserts, winter range, rentals and family planning.
Compare Highway 1, US-101 and I-5 for a Los Angeles to San Francisco road trip, with realistic timing, overnight strategies, Big Sur road checks and family advice.
Plan a San Francisco to Yosemite road trip with Highway 120 vs 140, realistic drive time, where to stay, two-night strategy, winter road issues and family advice.
A practical San Diego to Los Angeles coastal road trip with Encinitas, Carlsbad, Dana Point, Laguna Beach, Orange County, train alternatives and realistic one- or two-day plans.
Three realistic 7-day California itineraries for Northern California, Southern California or a San Francisco-to-Los Angeles coastal road trip, with airport and driving advice.
A realistic 21-day California road trip covering San Francisco, Yosemite, Monterey, the Central Coast, Los Angeles, Orange County and San Diego with optional branches.
A relaxed 5-day California wine-country road trip through Napa Valley, Sonoma, Healdsburg, Russian River, Anderson Valley and Mendocino with non-wine options.
A realistic 10-day California family road trip from San Francisco to Monterey, the Central Coast, Los Angeles and San Diego with age-based adjustments.