I’ve driven different sections of this Seattle to Los Angeles road trip more times than I can count, sometimes just as far as Portland for a weekend, sometimes pushing all the way through California. It’s a drive where you can do it on I-5 in about 17 hours straight through, or you can take the […]
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I’ve driven different sections of this Portland to Los Angeles road trip more times than I can count, sometimes just the Oregon coast, sometimes pushing all the way into California, and a few times doing the full stretch. It never gets old. The Oregon coast feels like home to me. Growing up in the Pacific […]
California, Nevada, United States
8 Stops You Won’t Want to Miss on a Las Vegas to Death Valley Road Trip
I’d been curious about Death Valley for years, but kept talking myself out of it. With the extreme heat this place is known for, it didn’t seem like a place where a hiker from Seattle would have a good time. Eventually, I convinced a friend to meet me in Las Vegas in March 2023. We […]
California, Oregon, Road Trip Itineraries, United States, Washington
15 Stunning Stops on a Seattle to San Francisco Road Trip
I’ve driven this stretch of the West Coast in pieces across multiple trips over the years, and I keep coming back to it. While Big Sur is one of my favorite drives in the entire country, the Oregon coast rivals it most closely. The difference is that a Big Sur road trip hits you with […]
California, Road Trip Itineraries, United States
10 Stunning Stops on a Los Angeles to Yosemite Road Trip
I’ve driven the California coast more times than I can count, but two trips really stand out. In 2019, I drove from LA to San Francisco on a media trip and finally got to explore the central coast in full. Then, in 2021, a friend and I headed up from LA with zero plan except […]
California, Road Trip Itineraries
San Diego to Joshua Tree Road Trip: 5 Best Stops, Scenic Views & Travel Tips
There are tons of road trips to do around California, which is why it’s one of my favorite states to go to for that. I’ve been up and down the coast multiple times and am now exploring more of the national parks, which brings me to a new favorite route – going on a San […]
California, Road Trip Itineraries, United States
8 Exciting Stops on a Los Angeles to Death Valley Road Trip
While I don’t love Los Angeles, I’ve been there dozens of times because it’s a major connection for me on trips when I fly in from Seattle. Back when I used to travel internationally all the time, I’d often have a quick layover here and then jet off to Cuba, Dubai, or wherever my latest […]
Los Angeles is a fun city in itself, but it’s also the ideal base for many road trips. With its location on the far west coast, the possibilities for getting out of the city are endless. While I live in Seattle, LA has been my starting point for tons of drives in California, as it’s […]
Are you looking for a longer drive from Seattle that has some of the best stops on the West Coast? You’ll love doing a Seattle to San Diego road trip – imagine cruising down the Pacific Coast Highway, windows down, playing your favorite songs. This journey takes you through a mix of big cities, small […]
If you’ve been following me for awhile, you’ll probably notice a theme – in addition to doing general road trips, I love going on road trips to explore new national parks. The only problem with these is most parks aren’t anywhere near major cities, so it takes a bit of a drive to get there. […]