New York, NY, USA

My Travel Bucket List

Let’s be honest. Los Angeles has everything you need: Beaches, skyscrapers, desert hikes, a foodie scene; the list goes on. However, sometimes you just need a complete change of scenery. Lucky for us, California is filled with adventurous spots that are only a car ride away. Here is a list of the best road trips to take from Los Angeles.

Solvang

Flagstaff

San Francisco

Lake Tahoe

Napa County

Sonoma County

Ojai Valley

Las Vegas

San Diego

Joshua Tree

Big Sur

Palm Springs

Big Bear Lake

Bryce Canyon Drive & Zions Park Road

Death Valley

Huntington Beach

Santa Catalina Island

Temecula Valley

Channel Islands National Park

Santa Barbara

Sedona

Laguna Beach

Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks

Yosemite National Park

Salton Sea

Rosarito

Mammoth Lakes

Phoenix

The Absolute Best Roadtrips From LA

Don't spend all of your valuable free time researching what to do in Arizona! We have done it for you!

After our own research, suggestions from the locals, and 42 days in the state, we have compiled this guide of the best camping spots, things to do, and what to look out for while you explore the state!

The information in this guide is the direct correlation of our roadtrip through Arizona from North to South. (If your route will be different, this guide may be more useful in map mode)

If you've been looking for the best of Arizona, you have arrived.  

Willcox

Tombstone

Prescott

Wickenburg

Page

Cottonwood

Rimrock

McNeal

Jerome

Grand Canyon Village

Lake Pleasant

Tucson

Arizona Road Trip!!!

Welcome to the most geographically diverse country in the world, the U.S.A.! This guide is written based off of a road trip that we took in late 2020. The full itinerary is a little over three weeks (23 days, 22 nights), starting and finishing in Orlando (where we were living at the time). 

The best part about the itinerary? It's a loop! Allowing you to start and finish wherever. This itinerary is 100% personalizable and as many stops can be added or removed as you'd like. This route offers some amazing places, including the beaches in Florida, the deserts of the southwest, and the coastlines of California. 

The most optimal time to take this road trip is during the summer as you'll find the best weather everywhere. But because we're mainly down south, you can take this road trip in the winter without too much trouble in the snow. 

This itinerary includes 15 states, nine National Parks, 6000+ miles, and all of the costs we incurred along the way. This itinerary also includes things to see, places to eats, and our favorite things in each location. This itinerary does not include overnight accommodation, so it is necessary to find hotels/airbnbs on your own. 

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Los Angeles, CA, USA

Texas, USA

Zion National Park, Utah, USA

White Sands National Park, New Mexico, USA

Joshua Tree National Park, California, USA

Arizona, USA

New Orleans, LA, USA

Utah, USA

Las Vegas, NV, USA

Orlando, FL, USA

Moab, UT, USA

Florida 30A, Panama City, FL, USA

The Cross-Country Road Trip | Southern U.S.A.

Quick Weekend Getaway -
Embark on a captivating journey through the rugged beauty of the American Southwest with our meticulously crafted itinerary. Begin your adventure exploring the mesmerizing slot canyons of Antelope Canyon, where the play of light and shadows paints an ethereal canvas within the sandstone walls. Traverse the vast expanse of the Grand Canyon, standing in awe at its breathtaking depths and vibrant hues, before winding through the scenic desert landscapes that lead to the bustling city of Phoenix, Arizona. From the intimate wonders of Antelope Canyon to the grandeur of the Grand Canyon, culminate your expedition in the vibrant energy of Phoenix, where modernity meets the mystique of the desert—a perfect ending to an unforgettable Southwestern.

Phoenix, AZ, USA

Grand Canyon, Arizona, USA

Page, AZ, USA

Antelope Canyon/Grand Canyon 

Short on time? What if I told you that you can travel these sites from Phoenix to Las Vegas in just three days! 

Arizona: Road-trip

I was fortunate enough to have a bother who lived in Phoenix for 4 years. & during those 4 years I made sure to go out to visit him every chance I got. Each time I visited, it was always an adventure filled with so many amazing experiences. In this guide, I have compiled my favorite places that I've checked out, for you to have a fantastic Road Trip Around Arizona. My favorite time to visit Arizona would be at the end of May beginning of June.  

Road Trippin' Around Arizona

7 days driving around the picturesque state of Arizona? Yes please! This itinerary will take you to three National Parks (Saguaro, Petrified and Grand Canyon) as well as Antelope Canyon, and Horseshoe bend. The accommodations for this trip are as luxury for each area as we found and include at least one top food spot in each location also. The trip is aimed at a balance of outdoors and luxury. We wanted to be pampered after so much hiking and outdoor activities! 

Because we road tripped we chose to bring our cooler. We stopped at some local grocery stores and picked up snacks for the road and light meal options. We didn't eat out 3 meals each day and sometimes we just wanted to be spontaneous and ask our tour guide where to eat next. 

The trip is roughly 7 days but you can stay longer or shorter in each place if you choose. 

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Tucson, AZ, USA

Monument Valley, AZ, USA

Arizona Road Trip

Are you a foodie visiting or residing in Phoenix, Arizona and unsure of where to dine or go for drinks? Check out this list to explore great places in the desert from date night, places for happy hour, seafood, dessert, vegan spots, & brunch locations.



Scottsdale, AZ, USA

Glendale, AZ, USA

Ultimate Foodie Guide: Phoenix, Arizona

Phoenix is another one of those cities that can fulfill your Insta pictures during the day and your Finsta pictures during the night. Take a hike (or a drive, you city slicker) up Camelback Mountain. I highly recommend watching the sunset over the city from up there if you get the chance. At night, there are plenty of casinos to waste your money at, otherwise hop on over to Downtown Tempe to party like ASU.

Phoenix is both one of the largest cities in the US and one of the quickest growing cities.

A mecca for entertainment, sporting events, hiking, and of course year round sunshine.

Exploring Phoenix can be a bit overwhelming due to its size and busieness, but if you can get yourself a basecamp in the heart of the city you will be able to truly experience what this city is about. 

Welcome to Phoenix, AZ, a place well known for its beautiful sunshine, desert beauty, golf, and luxury resorts. Here you can find a plethora of things to do, one of them being fine dining and good eats if you know where to go. :)

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