USA south west in 2 weeks

United States
A two week trip in south west USA with big cities (San Francisco, LA and Las Vegas) and national parks (Joshua Tree, Grand Canyon, Bryce Canyon)
The trip is relatively short, yet it covers most of the highlights of south west USA. Also, the trip starts in San Francisco and gets south to a better climate. Get the best of both worlds: culture and nature.
Route for this trip
Trip from day to day
  • Airplane Home - San Francisco
  • Day 1 - 3 San Francisco
    • San Francisco

    San Francisco

    Book a trip to Alcatraz before you go, the trips fastly sell out.

    Must-see excursions Powered byTripAdvisor
    • Alcatraz
    • Asian Art Museum
    • Chinatown
    • Golden Gate Bridge
    • Golden Gate Park
    • Lombard Street
    • New Conservatory Theatre Center
    • Pedal Inn Bike Tours and Rentals
    • Pier 39
    • San Francisco City Hall
    • Silver Lion Service - Private Tours
    • War Memorial Opera House
  • Car San Francisco - Highway 1
  • Highway 1
    • Highway 1

    Highway 1

    It's definitely one of the most beautiful roads on the planet!

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    • Cannery Row
    • Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca
    • The Castroville Japanese School
    • The Farm
    • The Steinbeck House / Best Cellar Gift Shop
  • Car Highway 1 - Morro Bay, CA
  • Day 4 Morro Bay, CA
    • Morro Bay

    Morro Bay

    A great place to rest. It´s between San Francisco and Los Angeles.

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    • Bishop Peak
    • California Polytechnic University
    • Cayucos Pier
    • Faces of Freedom Veterans Memorial
    • Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa
  • Car Morro Bay, CA - Santa Barbara
  • Santa Barbara
    • Santa Barbara

    Santa Barbara

    Another nice place to have a drink on the way to Los Angeles.

    Must-see excursions Powered byTripAdvisor
    • Old Mission Santa Barbara
    • Santa Barbara County Courthouse
    • Santa Barbara Waterfront
    • State Street
    • Stearns Wharf
  • Car Santa Barbara - Los Angeles
  • Day 5 - 6 Los Angeles
    • Los Angeles

    Los Angeles

    The first stop in Los Angeles is to see Hollywood and the Walk of Fame.

    Must-see excursions Powered byTripAdvisor
    • Bradbury Building
    • Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels
    • City Hall
    • Continental Building
    • Hollywood Sign
    • Hollywood Walk of Fame
    • Parker Center
  • Car Los Angeles - Palm Desert
  • Day 7 - 8 Palm Desert
    • Palm Desert

    Palm Desert

    Palm Desert the place to sleep when you want to see Joshua Tree National Park. It´s also a peaceful place to stay.

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    • El Paseo Shopping District
    • Indian Wells Tennis Garden
    • Joshua Tree National Park
    • Old Town La Quinta
    • Shield's Date Farm
    • Sunnylands
  • Car Palm Desert - Grand Canyon Village
  • Day 9 Grand Canyon Village
    • Grand Canyon Village

    Grand Canyon Village

    Staying in the park itself is expensive, but it's definetely worth it. When you wake up, the park is less crowded and you can see its true beauty.

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    • Grand Canyon Skywalk
    • Grand Canyon South Rim
    • Hopi Point
    • Lookout Studio
    • Yavapai Observation Station
  • Car Grand Canyon Village - Tropic
  • Day 10 Tropic
    • Tropic

    Tropic

    Bryce canyon is maybe even more beautiful than Grand canyon! Definetely worth the ride.

    Must-see excursions Powered byTripAdvisor
    • Bryce Canyon
    • Bryce Point
    • Dark Ranger Telescope Tours
    • Grosvenor Arch
    • Inspiration Point
    • Natural Bridge
  • Car Tropic - Las Vegas
  • Day 11 - 12 Las Vegas
    • Las Vegas

    Las Vegas

    Don´t miss Vegas! And just go in-and-out in every casino/hotel. Try to sleep at a hotel at the strip, it doesn't have to be expensive!

    Must-see excursions Powered byTripAdvisor
    • Bellagio Fountains
    • Casino at Luxor Las Vegas
    • Divine Madness Fantasy Wedding Chapel
    • Forum Shops at Caesars Palace
    • Fremont Street Experience
    • Lucky Little Chapel Downtown
    • Paris Las Vegas
    • Stars of the Strip
    • The Grand Canal Shoppes at The Venetian
    • Vegas Wedding Chapel
  • Car Las Vegas - Los Angeles
  • Day 13 - 15 Los Angeles
    • Los Angeles

    Los Angeles

    During the next stop in LA I visited the Beach cities. These cities are chill and nice to shop and relax. Also, I went to Universal Studios as well.

    Must-see excursions Powered byTripAdvisor
    • Bradbury Building
    • Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels
    • City Hall
    • Continental Building
    • Parker Center
    • Santa Monica Pier
    • Universal Studios Hollywood
    • Venice Beach Boardwalk
  • Airplane Los Angeles - Home