9 places to see on your California road trip

A California road trip offers iconic spots. Begin at San Francisco's Golden Gate. Drive the scenic 17-mile route. Explore Big Sur's waterfront. Discover Carmel-by-the-Sea's charm. Visit San Luis Obispo and Paso Robles for wine. Experience Solvang's Danish village. Cool off at Lake Tahoe. Explore Yosemite and Sequoia National Parks. Conclude in Los Angeles with Hollywood Hills and Santa Monica Pier.
9 places to see on your California road trip
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Sitting in a convertible with the breeze blowing your hair and your friends and family by your side as you gaze at the iconic spots on your Californian road trip. Sounds like a dream right? Well, what time is better than now? With the summer here in full swing and the beaches calling your name what better journey to embark on than a California road trip?If exploring breathtaking landscapes and indulging in food delicacies sounds like an exciting trip, then check out these 9 places you must see on your Californian road trip.

San Francisco and Golden Gate

What better way to begin your California road trip than with a beautiful sight of the iconic Golden Gate Bridge? Enjoy a cable car ride, explore the quirky neighbourhoods and indulge in some clam chowder on Fisherman's Warf.

17-mile Drive

A scenic roadway located between Pacific Grove and Pebble Beach on the Monterey Peninsula, the 17-mile drive will give you an unforgettable view of a forest of cypress trees, rocky coastlines and even some seals and their pups. For golfers, this route is heaven with seven championship courses where they can stop by.

Big Sur

Big Sur
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Often referred to as America's most scenic road, the Big Sur is a 90-mile-long stretch of scenic waterfront that is simply unmissable when visiting California. You can sit by the water, hike down a secluded cove, stop by parks to see the endangered Californian Condors and grab some bites at Nepenthe.

Carmel-by-the-sea

A storybook beach town is a place worth exploring and you can find it in Carmel by the sea.
Walk along the white sand beach, visit art galleries, book a session of wine tasting or add some beach fits to your wardrobe from the boutique shops, you can do it all here.

San Luis Obispo & Paso Robles Wine Country

San Luis Obispo & Paso Robles Wine Country
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For lovers of wine or those who have been intrigued by the process, these two towns offer excellent wineries and unforgettable wine-tasting and making tours.

Solvang and Santa Ynez Valley

A Danish village is not far away but actually in California. Find towering windmills, horse-drawn trolleys and sweet-smelling bakeries where you can gorge on some tasty treats.

Lake Tahoe and Death Valley

Lake Tahoe and Death Valley
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Not only can you get the summer heat off your back with a cooling dip in Lake Tahoe but you can also visit Vikingsholm for a look at a modern-day castle. Moving ahead explore the popular Death Valley and click some great photos near the peaks.

Yosemite and Sequoia National Parks

A road trip in California is absolutely incomplete without a visit to these popular national parks. Trek up a mountain, visit the waterfalls or sit in the shade and absorb all the surrounding beauty.

Los Angeles

Los Angeles
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End your road trip with the iconic city of Los Angeles as your destination. Drive through the scenic Mulholland, stop by the Hollywood Hills, stroll along the Santa Monia Pier and enjoy some adventure rides.

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