| Highlight Destinations |
- Los Angeles
- Las Vegas
- Lake Havasu
- Palm Springs
- Joshua Tree National Park
- Salton Sea
- Julian
- San Diego
- Orange County
- Los Angeles
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| Some Noteworthy Attractions |
In and Around Los Angeles: Hollywood, Beverly Hills, Venice Beach, the Santa Monica Pier, Catalina Island, the Getty Center, the LA County Museum of Art, Disneyland, Universal Studios, the Queen Mary...
In and Around Las Vegas: The Las Vegas Strip, Fremont Street, Hoover Dam, the Colorado River, Lake Mead, air trips to the Grand Canyon
Between Las Vegas and San Diego: Lake Havasu, Laughlin, Palm Springs, Joshua Tree National Park, Salton Sea, the apple town of Julian...
In Orange County: Laguna Beach, Newport Beach, Disneyland, the Mission San Juan Capistrano...
In and Around Los Angeles: Hollywood, Beverly Hills, Venice Beach, the Santa Monica Pier, Catalina Island, the Getty Center, the LA County Museum of Art, Disneyland, Universal Studios, the Queen Mary... |
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| Places to be |
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Cities |
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Small Towns |
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Mountains |
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Deserts |
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Beaches |
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Lakes |
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Rivers |
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Wilderness |
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Resort Destinations |
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| Things to see |
| Scenery |
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Coastal |
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Mountainous |
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Desert |
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Chaparel |
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| of West Coast Interest |
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Lighthouses |
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Missions |
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Gold Mining |
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Vineyards and Wineries |
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| Culture |
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Museums |
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Art Galleries |
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Botanical Gardens |
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Architecture |
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| Nature |
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Giant Sequoias |
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Giant Coastal Redwoods |
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Granite Peaks and Other Alpine Settings |
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Desert Flora (Cactus, Joshua Trees, Wildflowers) |
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Waterfalls |
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Volcanos |
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| Land Animals |
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Deer |
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Black Bear |
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Bobcats, Mountain Lions |
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Racoons, Skunks, Fox, Coyotes... |
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River Otters, Beaver... |
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Elk |
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Squirrels, chipmunks... |
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| Marine Wildlife |
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Sea Otters |
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Elephant Seals |
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Whales |
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Dolphins and Porpoise |
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Seals and Sea Lions |
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Harbor Seals |
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| Birds |
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Aquatic Fowl |
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Eagles |
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Hawks, Falcons |
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Ducks, Geese... |
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| Things to do |
| Outdoor Leisure Sports |
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Fishing |
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Golf |
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Bicycle Touring |
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Sea Kayaking |
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Sailing |
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Camping |
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Horseback Riding |
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| More Adventurous Sports |
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Hiking/Backpacking |
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Scuba / Snorkeling |
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ATV / Dune Buggy / Offroading |
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River Sports - Canoeing, Kayaking, Rafting |
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Surfing, Kite Surfing, Wind Surfing, Jet Skiing |
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Water Skiing |
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| Thrill Sports |
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Mountain Biking |
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Rock Climbing |
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Hang Gliding/Paragliding |
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| Winter Sports |
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Downhill Skiing and Snowboarding |
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Cross-country Skiing |
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Snowmobiling |
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| Specialty Tours and Activities |
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Train Tours |
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Jet Boat River Touring |
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Local Nature Cruises and Harbor Tours |
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Gold Panning |
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Parasailing |
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Hot Air Balloon Tours |
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Flightseeing Tours |
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Local Cruises (dinner, dance, sightseeing) |
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| Entertainment |
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Shows, Theatre, Music |
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Dining |
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Nightlife |
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Sporting Venues (Baseball, Football, Basketball, Racing, Rodeo...) |
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| Overviews of Regions Visited |
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| Times and Distances |
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Rough Driving Distance (not including local driving): about 900 miles |
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Drive times between common stopping points (estimated drive times do not include stops):
- Between Los Angeles and Las Vegas: 4:00
- Between Las Vegas and Lake Havasu: 3:00
- Between Lake Havasu and Palm Springs: 3:45
- Between Palm Springs and Julian: 3:30
- Between Julian and San Diego: 1:15
- Between San Diego and Laguna Beach: 2:15
- Between Laguna Beach and Los Angeles: 1:00
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