Start your road trip adventure with a visit to Palos Verdes Peninsula. Take a scenic drive along Palos Verdes Drive to enjoy the stunning views of the Pacific Ocean and Catalina Island. Visit the famous Wayfarers Chapel, a glass chapel nestled in a redwood forest, to appreciate its unique architecture and peaceful atmosphere. Head to Abalone Cove Shoreline Park to explore its tide pools, scenic trails, and beautiful ocean views.
Drive to Joshua Tree National Park, known for its unique rock formations, desert landscapes, and starry skies. Take a scenic drive along Park Boulevard and stop at Keys View to see panoramic views of the Coachella Valley. Go for a hike on one of the many trails, such as the Lost Palms Oasis Trail or the 49 Palms Oasis Trail, to see desert flora and fauna up close.
Drive to Big Bear Lake, a popular mountain resort town. Take a scenic walk around the lake and enjoy the fresh mountain air. Visit the Big Bear Alpine Zoo, a rehabilitation center for injured and orphaned mountain animals, to see bears, wolves, and other wildlife up close. Go on a hike on one of the many trails, such as the Castle Rock Trail or the Pan Hot Springs Trail, to enjoy the beautiful forest scenery.
Drive to Santa Barbara, a charming coastal town known for its Spanish colonial architecture, beautiful beaches, and vineyards. Visit the Santa Barbara Botanic Garden, a 78-acre garden with over 1,000 species of native California plants. Explore the Stearns Wharf, a historic pier with restaurants, shops, and beautiful ocean views. Go for a swim or a walk on Butterfly Beach, a scenic beach with gentle waves and greenery.