West Coast American Road Trip: 10 Day Itinerary
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West Coast American Road Trip: 10 Day Itinerary
Samantha Lorenz
Discover the best of the West Coast's national parks with this diverse itinerary. From majestic Crater Lake to stunning Redwoods, picturesque Napa & Sonoma, and iconic Yosemite and Sequoia, this road trip has it all! Enjoy scenic drives, breathtaking hikes, and indulgent wine tastings. With carefully planned driving times, you'll wake up at each destination ready to explore.
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If you’ve ever wanted to see some of the amazing national parks the west coast has to offer, this is a great itinerary that has a little bit of everything. Whether you’re looking for the biggest tree you’ve ever seen, a gorgeous rugged coastline or a really great glass of wine, this itinerary has it all! In order to make this itinerary work you will be driving almost every single day, on average about 3.5 hours. I was able to schedule this itinerary so most of your driving will be in the afternoon, not in the dark, and you’ll wake up at your destination ready to rock and roll!
At a glance:
-Crater Lake National Park
-Redwoods National Park
-Napa & Sonoma
-Yosemite National Park
-Sequoia National Park
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ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Samantha Lorenz
“Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn’t do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover.” – Mark Twain
Most Americans only get a few weeks a year to take a vacation. I specialize in trips and itineraries that get the most out of a destination in 7-12 days. I often pack my travel itineraries to the max and as a result I spend a ton of time researching everything I want to see. The only thing I love more than hearing “fasten your seatbelts” is finding all the amazing things there are to see and do in a destination.
I make it a point to find the hidden gems among the well known attractions and avoid tourist traps. It gives you a more authentic look into a country’s culture and cheaper, less crowded options!
I’ve been a pilot’s wife for many years and an avid traveler my entire life. So far I've had the privilege to explore:
Australia
New Zealand
Japan
China
French Polynesia
Canada
Mexico
Cuba
Bahamas
Costa Rica
England
Scotland
Italy
Greece
Germany
Netherlands
Norway
I look forward to sharing my knowledge and helping you plan the vacation of your dreams!
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Digital Map
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49 places
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2 photos
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5 videos
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DESTINATION(S) COVERED
Yosemite Valley, CA, USA
San Francisco, CA, USA
Sequoia, CA, USA
Redwoods, CA, USA
Portland, OR, USA
Sonoma, CA, USA
Monterey, CA, USA
Napa, CA, USA
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