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Are you looking for interestingCalifornia Coast and/or Western USA Road Trip ideas?
* Will you arrive in Los Angeles by car? * Are you looking for getaway ideas FROM Southern California? * Or, are you a Southern Californian looking to make an in-state road trip because of the high cost of fuel? (If so, you're in luck; Californians have plenty things to see on road trips which are almost "right in their own back yards!) Either way, you've reached the right page! This "California Coast/Western USA Road Trip" section will be suggesting different fun-filled routes into (and out of) the Los Angeles metro area and Southern California. Whether you'll be making the drive to Los Angeles from a mere 100 miles...or from 1,000 miles!...you'll find plenty of fun family activities to enjoy along your route. In the coming pages, then, we'll talk about some of the fun, exciting...and even educational...attractions that you can add to your family vacation. Make THIS family trip your most memorable one that you've ever taken! Automobile traffic to Los Angeles is fed by only a few major routes...most of them US Interstate Highways. (However, there's a super-scenic California Coastal route that you can take as well---and we'll be talking about the California coast route right here in these pages, too!) So, below, take your pick of the highway route to Los Angeles that you'll most likely be using...and then follow the link to the Road Trip Planner page where you'll find more detailed info about your favorite route, complete with photos and the contact information you need to plan a successful family vacation. California Coast Road Trip Ideas -- The California Hwy 1 Coastal Route
Do you love ocean drives? Are you fascinated by the sea? Then, check out the scenic California Highway 1 route, for a California Coast road trip that takes you through areas bounteously endowed with nature's beauty. On the California Coastal route to Los Angeles, you'll see---***Breathtaking coastal groves of California Redwoods, home of the planet's tallest trees ***Waves sending sea spray flying into the air as they come crashing ashore into rocky coastlines ***The vibrant city of San Francisco and its exciting touring possibilities ***The charming seaside towns of Monterey and Carmel, including a world-renowned aquarium located here ***The gorgeous, coastline-hugging scenic drive through Central California's Big Sur See the California Coast Road Trip pages now! Or, hop directly to one of the pages within the California Coast Road Trip Section, which includes the following pages--- Western USA Road Trip Ideas -- Try California's Interstate 5, the "Highway through Gold Rush History"
History buffs---brace yourselves! A trip down I-5, California's "history corridor" is LOADED with opportunities for you to step back in time.***Start out in Sacramento, where authentic Old Town Sacramento preserves buildings of this city's original core. ***Venture off the main road a bit for sidetrips into the past. At Columbia State Historic Park, you'll see a town preserved in its 1880's glory. ***A recreation of Sutter's Mill, complete with a museum of real artifacts from the 49er's who worked there, will set your mind to daydreaming as you wonder how living then and there might have been. See the Interstate 5 Road Trip planning pages now! Or, jump directly to one of the pages within the I-5 Road Trip section, which includes the following pages--- Western USA Road Trip Ideas -- Interstate 10, a winter traveler's dream road
Do you travel during the fall, winter or spring? Then, Interstate 10 is the route for you! While others are battling the ice and snow on more northerly roads, you'll be sailing along on dry roads...and enjoying a comfortable temperature!Yes, people travel the I-10 highway even throughout the summer. While that's OK for most of the route, visitors to the Los Angeles theme parks should be warned that they'll encounter extreme temperatures along the Tucson, Arizona to Palm Springs, California segment of this coast-to-coast highway. You'll see handsome, rugged western scenery as you travel westward along I-10. You'll pass various points of interest where you can make a side trip or take a rest break. To see maps of Interstate 10 and learn about family attractions along its path, use the following link to view the Interstate 10 Road Trip Section of this website! Or, jump directly to one of the I-10 Roadtrip Section pages, which include the following--- USA Road Trip Ideas -- Interstate 15, a "wild ride" in TWO ways, both "Nature and Neon"
Do you love variety on your vacations? A USA road trip down I-15 towards Los Angeles will give you PLENTY of variety!***Head through southern Utah's stunning national parks, world-famous for their red-rock beauty ***Take a hike through the water-carved canyons of Zions National Park, or saddle up for a trail ride through the hundreds of spire-shaped formations at fantastic Bryce Canyon. ***Then, switch gears as your trip-style flips 180 degrees. From the pristine natural grandeur of nature's wonderland, you'll move southward to the plastic, fantastic neon lights of Las Vegas. ***Eat at lavish, low-cost buffets, or take advantage of inexpensive---or even free---family entertainment. See the Interstate 15 Road Trip planning page now! Or, head directly to one of the pages within the I-15 roadtrip section, which includes the following topics--- Western USA Road Trip Ideas -- Try Interstate 40, 2007's version of the old Route 66 Mother Road!
Nostalgia buff? You'll want to take an I-40 USA road trip to Los Angeles. You'll relive the glory days of "The Mother Road" as you travel the highway that mirrors old Route 66.***You'll see kitschy old motels and souvenir "trading posts." If they look familiar, they SHOULD---they haven't changed since the days when big-finned cars, Edsels and Ramblers filled their parking lots! ***Explore Spanish-styled courtyards at Old Town Albuquerque, decorated with colorful dried peppers and the works of local artisans. ***Discover natural wonders such as the Painted Desert, the Petrified Forest and the Meteor Crater ***Take a side-trip to see that greatest wonder of all---the Grand Canyon National Park. See the Interstate 40 Road Trip planning page now! Currently, there's only one page in the I-10 road trip section. It includes an overview of I-40 family attractions in Albuquerque, New Mexico and along the freeway through Arizona. Look for Road Trip Discounts
1.) Motel 6 website: Not everyone likes budget motels, but among those who do, Motel 6 is a favorite of many...including myself. Rooms at all Motel 6 locations have everything a traveler needs, and usually extra amenities such as swimming pools, cable TV (with the Weather Channel,) and no extra charge for making local phone calls or 800-number calls. Rates are advertised as being the lowest of any national chain, and in years of using Motel 6, I have found that, yes, this is really true. New for 2008 at Motel 6: WiFi available for a small extra fee. Watch out for: extra-person fees, because your room's price-quote will only be a one-person price. Also, the only discount accepted is AARP. Here's a link to the www.Motel6.com official website so you can check out their prices ahead of your trip. They do NOT work with any discount websites, so you'll have to check out their own website to find out their rates. 2.) AARP website: If you're over 50, joining the AARP association will help you get all sorts of travel discounts. The fee is a mere $12.50 per year, and many different hotel chains accept AARP members at discount rates. (At many hotels, you simply show your card at the registration desk where it acts like an instant discount coupon!) In addition, the AARP website has its own travel section where you may check for deals before leaving home. Here's a link to the www.AARP.org website where you can get info about joining (or check travel deals if you're already a member.) 3.) AAA discounts: The American Automobile Association is a good membership to have, because it can help you take care of mishaps you might have along your road trip, such as towing if you have a breakdown. But, in addition to offering motorists aid, the club's card acts like a discount coupon at many hotel chains. Like the AARP, the AAA has its own travel section with discount offers available to members. The catch? You might find the club's membership to be expensive. Here's a link to the www.AAA.com website so you can investigate their membership plans (or check their travel deals if you're already a member. 4.) Kayak.com discounts: Another website I check before heading on a trip is Kayak.com. This website reviews a whole list of other websites looking for hotel, plane or car rental deals, then neatly compiles the results for you. Because this website is so handy and time-saving, I'm putting a Kayak widget below so you can play around with it and get some ideas on the prices you'll be looking at when you make your road trip.
Have you been looking around for sights to see, things to do and places to go? What luck--this website is chock-full of ideas you and your family will enjoy!
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See pictures, get plans for an adventuresome Road Trip to Los Angeles! Updated May 19, 2008. Related info--- 
You can cut the cost of your road trip by choosing budget...but nice...hotel chains, or searching for discounts on a "travel deal" website. There are several websites that are always good to hunt before making a road trip.
