I would only do Pacific Highway 1 from Ventura/LAX not San Diego upwards to Monterey. Beware as sometimes the highway falls into the sea and you'll have a +3 hours reroute inland. Happened to us a few years ago, plans for Big Sur and Monterey were severely affected time-wise.
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Looks like you don't have time for Yosemite - this is my favourite national park, very inspiring. But the kids and the mrs may roll their eyes.
The SF-LA drive on i5 is the fastest but as you know quite boring. If you can make time, try the coastal 101 instead; the view is beautiful. It'll also conveniently pass by an outlet near Santa Barbara if memory serves me right.
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Originally posted by kapitan View PostI have checked and could not find cheaper fares from SJC to LAX.
Originally posted by kapitan View PostYes, it will be plenty of driving on Day 7, done that before with LA to Vegas, SIN to Penang (in a Day), Brisbane to Melbourne... ...
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I was going to comment on this earlier, but you and I had already talked...
Originally posted by kapitan View PostDay 1 Arrive LAX, pick up car, drive to San Diego 1 night
Originally posted by kapitan View PostDay 5 Morning drive towards San Jose, outlet mall
Originally posted by kapitan View PostI may not go to Muir Woods as I will be taking the Big Sur route, which I believe would pass through some Redwood forest....
You will, however, go by Hearst Castle -- which is a site to see. Big Sur and Carmel also rock.
Originally posted by Kyo View PostBeware as sometimes the highway falls into the sea and you'll have a +3 hours reroute inland. Happened to us a few years ago, plans for Big Sur and Monterey were severely affected time-wise.
Originally posted by milehighj View PostDay 2 - evening drive San Diego - Santa Clarita:
This will put you into the legendary rush hour traffic of LA, from South to North. Plan for about 24 hours for this journey...
Originally posted by CarbonMan View PostThe SF-LA drive on i5 is the fastest but as you know quite boring. If you can make time, try the coastal 101 instead; the view is beautiful. It'll also conveniently pass by an outlet near Santa Barbara if memory serves me right.HUGE AL
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Hello boys and girls...... I am on the trip..... arrived LAX yesterday evening at 1700.... picked up the car and arrived San Diego at 10pm.....picked up the daughter and today's drive from San Diego to Valencia was not so bad.... a little traffic near LA...... tomorrow will be Six Flag Magic Mountain.....
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Originally posted by kapitan View PostHello boys and girls...... I am on the trip..... arrived LAX yesterday evening at 1700.... picked up the car and arrived San Diego at 10pm.....picked up the daughter and today's drive from San Diego to Valencia was not so bad.... a little traffic near LA...... tomorrow will be Six Flag Magic Mountain.... ������
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What a tiring day spent at Six Flags.... went in at opening and out at 1930..... had to skip a 2 of the big rides end of day as was really too tired..... now for some rest for the long drive tomorrow .......
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Trip is over, some minor changes to original plan but generally as planned.
Let me sit down consolidate my pictures and later put up a Trip Report ....
Thanks for the all the great replies and suggestions.... and if anyone planning such a trip and needed answers, please feel free to contact me....
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