Continuing from Solvang, you’ll hit Pismo Beach, where there’s great hiking and biking in the Pismo Reserve. Further north, there’s San Luis Obispo with its historical mission, walkable downtown, and scenic Montana de Oro State Park. From here, it’s a scenic half-hour drive inland to...
If hiking, climbing, or biking are your jam and you don’t want to deal with winter driving conditions, come in summer or early fall, when temperatures are mild and lakes are cool but swimmable.If you’re a skier, winter and spring are prime time here. You’ve got ski resorts lik...
While you could easily spend 2-3 nights hiking here (or skiing, depending on the time of year), I recommend at least doing it as a day trip. On the same day, you can go skiing in the mountains and surfing in the Pacific. Gotta love LA!
Ask any of my friends and they’ll tell you, “Meg hasa lotof hobbies.” No argument here. I like to play. Hiking, biking, paddling, diving, aerial arts—if it’s outside and I’m moving my body, then I’m in. California, specifically the eastern Sierra, has been my personal pla...
Hiking in Yosemite National Park Lindsey · Traveled October 2023 I highly recommend this trip if you want to visit Yosemite and hike in a group. This trip includes the meadow, high country, and the Mist Trail (just to name a few highlights). We went in October when the trails weren’...
Big Sur is also well known for its hiking trails in Pfeiffer Big Sur and Andrew Molera State Parks, which are perfect for a serious leg stretch on a road trip down the coast. This coastal area is also a popularplace to stay on the Pacific Coast Highwayfor those looking for a retreat ...
To take in more of the scenic wonders of California, a trip down Highway 395 through High Sierra will not disappoint. Whether you’re after skiing and snowboarding in the winter, or hiking and mountain climbing in the summer, exploring the areas of Lake Tahoe, Mammoth Lakes, and Emerald Ba...
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Related Reading:Hiking in Yosemite: The Best Reason to Visit this National Park Rockefeller Forest The final must-stop on your first day on this Northern California road trip has to be Rockefeller Forest. Just across the way from Founders Grove, this short loop hike will be the most peaceful...