14-Day Adventure Travel Itinerary: How Much Does it Cost
Day 1: Hollywood & Highland
10 minutes (3.2 miles) from Downtown LA
Attraction-packed day
Day 2: Joshua Tree National Park
2 hours (133 miles) from Hollywood
Hiking, rock climbing
Day 3: Palm Springs
45 minutes (38 miles) from Joshua Tree
Relaxing, sightseeing
Day 4: San Diego Zoo
2 hours (119 miles) from Palm Springs
Animal adventure time
Day 5: Coronado Island
15 minutes (6.6 miles) from the Zoo
Beach, surfing
Day 6: La Jolla
30 minutes (16 miles) from Coronado
Snorkeling, kayaking
Day 7: Mission San Juan Capistrano
2 hours (92 miles) from La Jolla
Historic, scenic
Day 8: Disneyland
30 minutes (21 miles) from Mission San Juan Capistrano
Magical experience
Day 9: Big Bear Lake
1 hour 45 minutes (91 miles) from Disneyland
Skiing, snowboarding
Day 10: Hollywood Sign Hike
2 hours (97 miles) from Big Bear Lake
Breath-taking view
Day 11: Sunset Boulevard
30 minutes (10 miles) from Hollywood Sign
Famous landmark, nightlife
Day 12: Universal Studios Hollywood
10 minutes (3.4 miles) from Sunset Boulevard
Fun for all
Day 13: Santa Monica Pier
20 minutes (8.7 miles) from Universal Studios
Beach, amusement park
Day 14: Venice Beach
10 minutes (2.5 miles) from Santa Monica Pier
Street performers
Time and Cost Estimates
Universal Studios Hollywood (5-7 hours, $109-139)
San Diego Zoo (4-6 hours, $56-66)
Disneyland (8-12 hours, $125-154)
Joshua Tree National Park (4-6 hours, $30-35)
Big Bear Lake Ski Resort (5-7 hours, $70-100)
Car rental (14 days, $420-560)
Gas estimate (1200 miles, $120-180)
Total Estimated Costs ($930-1194)
Useful Tips
If you have more time, consider visiting Big Sur, Sequoia National Park, or San Francisco. If you have less time, visit either LA or San Diego area for a weeklong adventure. It's important to check opening and closing times for each location before adding them to your itinerary. Additionally, consider traveling during the off-season for lower costs and fewer crowds. Don't forget to bring comfortable shoes and lots of sunscreen!