Nous envisageons de partir deux semaines sur la côte ouest des Etats-Unis. Genre, aller sur L.A. puis remonter la côte jusque San Francisco, éventuellement faire un crochet à Las Vegas... Cela semble-t-il faisable????? Quels sont les lieux à ne pas manquer???
Merci pour tous vos conseils.
Victorfds
"On n'a jamais autant besoin de vacances que lorsqu'on en revient"
Ann Landers
Dommage d'aller là bas pour ne faire que la côte.LA est sans grand intérêt, SF oui, c'est une trés belle ville, mais ne pas aller sur les parcs c'est vraiment passer à côté de toutes ces beautés 🙂.
en remontant la cote ouest par la national 1 il faut se poser tranquillement du coté de Monterey, c'est un joli coin, on y mange bien, avec notamment les clamshowder (je ne sais plus comment ça s'ecrit mais je l'ecrit comme ça se prononce !) l'aquarium et son fisherwhaarf, et les superbes ballades dans les environs....
et puis... plein d'autres coin ....
gibraltar
on entre on crie et c'est la vie,
on crie on sort et c'est la mort...
si tu es dans l'ouest moi je te conseille surtout les parcs et canyons c'est absolument magnifique... en 2 semaines tu as également le temps de faire vegas et san Francisco et ça te fera un circuit complet...
comme tu n'as "que" 2 semaines, je ne ferais pas la côte pacifique ni los angeles, c'est intéressant si tu as le temps mais c'est vraiment loin loin loin derrière les parcs !
" Certes, un rêve de beignet, c'est un rêve, pas un beignet. Mais un rêve de voyage, c'est déjà un voyage..."
En allant à Vegas, tu peux pousser un peu pour le Grand Canyon ( ben oui ce serait bêta non 🤪 ). Ensuite tu reviens par Death Valley et si c'est pas pour l'hiver Sequoia Park ou Yosemite et plouf voilà San Francisco. On peut même descendre un peu vers Carmel-Monterey .
et quand tu es a Grand Canyon, tu pousses un peu vers Monument Valley (ça serait beta aussi de ne pas y aller😉😛)
Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry and narrow mindedness, all foes to real understanding. Likewise, tolerance, or broad, wholesome, charitable views of men and things cannot be acquired by vegetating in our little corner of the earth all one's lifetime. -- Mark Twain
Ben oui et aussi de pousser pas trop fort sinon boujour les dégats et d'aller sur Arches et Bryce et Zion, car cela serait vraiment dommage de rater tout ça 😛😎
😉salut fred😉
c'est mon faible j'aime les ours bon ceci dis la prochaine si je dois changer d'avatar se sera avec une belle photo d'ours prise par vilcanota au prochaines vacances la bas a l'autre bout du monde😉😉😉
smokey
appliquez vous à garder en toutes choses le juste milieu
et le petit sympa avec un chapeau sur la tête tu n'as pas trouve???🙂
Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry and narrow mindedness, all foes to real understanding. Likewise, tolerance, or broad, wholesome, charitable views of men and things cannot be acquired by vegetating in our little corner of the earth all one's lifetime. -- Mark Twain
Hello,
Cela dépend un peu de tes centres d'intérêts et de ta façon de voyager, mais je suis d'accord pour dire que toute la richesse de la région réside dans sa nature plus que dans ses villes (donc pas vraiment la côte). Si t'as l'occasion, va voir le récit du tour que j'ai fait en juillet: http://voyageforum.com/v.f?post=287320 Si t'arrêtes à San Diego, cela fait pile deux semaines et deux jours (journées très remplies ... mais superbes).
Aurélie
Bonjour ....je vous conseille d'attérir à Pheonix (arizona) faire de grand canyon, puis monument valley, le lac Powel (sublime !!) de faire une nuit à Las vegas (cela suffit ) puis deprendre la route pour Sequoia valley . Sanfrancisco (Alactraz, conte de marin reputée pour ces maisons sur l'eau). Vous pouvez redescendre par Monterey et Carmel et finr votre séjour par Los Angeles. J'ai réalisé ce séjour en 15 jours ...cela reste raisonnable en voiture...
Attention à la température de l'eau (trés froide !!!)
C'est un superbe voyage varié et riche de paysage ...inoubliable...
A plus
Les parcs américains sont vraiment remarquables. Les "rangers" qui y travaillent sont généralement très impliqués, quoiqu'ils sont moins disponibles dans les parcs très fréquentés. Je n'ai cependant pas visité ce qu'on pourrait appeler la lisière désertique qui va du Grand Canyon jusqu'au Canada.
Moi, j'avais renoncé à Los Angeles, faute de temps et d'intérêt. Je vous recommande fortement Yosmite, même si c'est l'un des parcs les plus fréquenté aux USA. Renseignez-vous sur l'affluence au moment où vous pourriez y aller. On peut y voir des Sequoiadendron giganteum et de spectaculaires paysages, incluant El Capitan, un spectaculaire mur que les américains escaladent.
San Francisco est une fort belle ville à découvrir en piéton. J'y suis allé au printemps, le matin avec la brume, c'était un peu frisquet, à prévoir. On m'avait fortement recommandé l'Asian art Museum, mais je n'ai pas pu y aller.
Bon séjour chez nos voisins !
Yvon LeD
Hello.
Merci pour toutes vos réponses. J'ai donc acheter mon billet... arrivée le 6.04 à LA et départ de SFO le 22.04.
Nous pensons faire une journée à LA, histoire de voir la ville un peu... puis prendre un vol soit sur Phoenix ou Las Vegas. Apparement Romax conseille Phoenix, cela peut nous arranger car nous éviterait de faire Las Vegas pendant le weekend ou les tarif des hôtels grimpent considérablement. Nous souhaiton faire deux nuits à Vegas, connaissances sur place oblige et ainsi profiter un peu des casinos. Y a-t-il une compagnie low cost qui relie LA à Vegas ou Phoenix, éventuellement un aéroport desservi directement de LA à Page, Moab ou Durango?
"On n'a jamais autant besoin de vacances que lorsqu'on en revient"
Ann Landers
Il y a 400 kms entre LA et las Vegas et 600 entre LA et Phoenix..donc, por l'avion, c'est surement pas une bonne idee au niveau temps et coût.
Pourquoi d'ailleurs aller a Phoenix?? le conseil ne valait surement que pour l'achat du vol Paris-Phoenix.
c'est aussi bien d'aller directment au Grand canyon de LA, il n'y a pas plus de kilometres et tu seras directement au coeur du 'MUST see'.' ce qui est loin d'etre le cas de Phoenix.
Au cas ou.. les low costs : americawest, southwest, ted etc😉🙂
Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry and narrow mindedness, all foes to real understanding. Likewise, tolerance, or broad, wholesome, charitable views of men and things cannot be acquired by vegetating in our little corner of the earth all one's lifetime. -- Mark Twain
C'est que j'ai trouvé des vols à environ €50.00 pour faire LA-Phoenix... ce qui nous évite 6heures de route. La montée de Phoenix à Grand Canyon ou Page, n'est-elle pas intéressante?
"On n'a jamais autant besoin de vacances que lorsqu'on en revient"
Ann Landers
ça depend du temps dont tu disposes pour faire le reste du parcours...
Sur la route entre Phoenix et Grand canyon, tu peux faire Apache trail, Montezuma Castle, Flagstaff, eventuellement Petrified Forest, tout en sachant qe ces sites ne sont pas les plus beaux par rapport notamment aux parcs un peu plus au Nord.
Pour ma part, c'est du temps perdu, meme pour 50$, de faire LA-Phoenix.IL y a a peu pres 360 kilomètres entre Phoenix et Grand canyon...
Franchement tu y gagnes quoi?
350 kms de moins, 50$, plus le temps que tu passes dans l'aeroport (n'oublie pas les controles US ne sont pas cool meme sur les vols interieurs) . et peut etre meme pas une journee de locaton de voiture (comment tu fais pour ta journée dans LA??)
A savoir aussi, que les vols ne sont pas toujours a l'heure loin de la.et verifie bien que ton vol est direct..parfois, pour faire un petit trajet, il y a escale ; temps de vol par southwest :2h20... temps de vol par americawest :pouvant aller jusqu'a 4h...
Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry and narrow mindedness, all foes to real understanding. Likewise, tolerance, or broad, wholesome, charitable views of men and things cannot be acquired by vegetating in our little corner of the earth all one's lifetime. -- Mark Twain
Ok, tu me conseilles donc de partir en voiture directement de LA sur Grand Canyon ou Page pour le Lake Powell puis revenir sur Las Vegas par le grand canyon puis la vallée de la mort direction SFO. Je dispose de 15 jours.
Il faut un véhicule à Los Angeles? Je pensais utiliser les transports public...
"On n'a jamais autant besoin de vacances que lorsqu'on en revient"
Ann Landers
Quel est l'interet de faire LA-Page???
en passant sans voir le grand canyon, ni monument valley....🙁
Si j'étais toi, j'étudierais d'abord la carte avec les points interessants a visiter (en fonction de tes gouts egalement)
pour t'aider un peu sur ta route tu as Grand Canyon, Monument valley, Page, Bryce, Zion, Las vegas, Death Valley, Sequoia, Yosemite et... Final a SFO
(detour oblige par la v alée centrale car la Tioga pass sera fermee)
tout ça ne t'arrange peut etre pas, car j'ai volontairement eloigne la route n°1🤪😛
si tu persistes dans ton idee, il faudra que tu choissises entre cette route (en retournant a Santa monica apres la vallee de la mort) et la route des parcs de californie (Sequoia et Yosemite)
Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry and narrow mindedness, all foes to real understanding. Likewise, tolerance, or broad, wholesome, charitable views of men and things cannot be acquired by vegetating in our little corner of the earth all one's lifetime. -- Mark Twain
transports en commun peu developpés a LA.La voiture est indispensable
Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry and narrow mindedness, all foes to real understanding. Likewise, tolerance, or broad, wholesome, charitable views of men and things cannot be acquired by vegetating in our little corner of the earth all one's lifetime. -- Mark Twain
Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry and narrow mindedness, all foes to real understanding. Likewise, tolerance, or broad, wholesome, charitable views of men and things cannot be acquired by vegetating in our little corner of the earth all one's lifetime. -- Mark Twain
oui je pense que je vais regarder un la carte et passer chercher le routard ce soir 😊
Encore merci pour toute ton aide.
A bientôt pour d'autres questions.
"On n'a jamais autant besoin de vacances que lorsqu'on en revient"
Ann Landers
Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry and narrow mindedness, all foes to real understanding. Likewise, tolerance, or broad, wholesome, charitable views of men and things cannot be acquired by vegetating in our little corner of the earth all one's lifetime. -- Mark Twain
Je viens de faire 3 jours à Los Angeles pour le travail... y a-t-il moyen de bien manger sans se ruiner??????
A San Francisco, la voiture est elle indispensable comme à L.A.?
A bientôt,
Victorfds
"On n'a jamais autant besoin de vacances que lorsqu'on en revient"
Ann Landers
????
C'est pas pareil quand tu travailles ou quand tu es en vacances pour les dépenses de bouffe ?
Je comprend pas là 😕 Tu reviens de LA et tu poses des questions à 0, 15 FS...
Concernant la voiture, elle n'est pas Indispensable à SF mais si tu veux faire un saut à Sausualito ou descendre la 1, ça sera plus pratique.
On ne parle pas la même langue décidemment...😕
Donc quand c'est la société pour laquelle tu travailles qui paye, tu manges et quand c'est toi qui paye tu ne manges pas alors ? J'espère que tu travailles toujours, sinon tu dois mourir de faim.
Que tu sois en Suisse ou bien à SF, Paris, Londres, NY, le repas ne coûte pas plus cher. Tu as le choix entre un hot dog, un pique-nique ou le rstaurant Denny's. Tu peux aussi manger à Fisherman's warf pier 39 pour manger du crabe.😮 en clair tu mange pour 5$ ou 30$ au choix.
Si tu arrives à manger chez toi, tu arriveras bien à manger là-bas....😎
Le truc de Macdo, c'est que pour 1 dollar on peut se nourrir.
Autrement, si tu regardes bien les prix dans les supermarchés tu ne devrais pas depenser plus qu'ici
Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry and narrow mindedness, all foes to real understanding. Likewise, tolerance, or broad, wholesome, charitable views of men and things cannot be acquired by vegetating in our little corner of the earth all one's lifetime. -- Mark Twain
Non... evidemment je mange 3 fois par jour, le plus souvent à mes frais...! 🙂
Simplement, les soirs je mangeais bien mais les tarifs me semblaient exorbitant... Je n'aurais pas le budget pour 15 jours...
Alors qu'à midi on croquait sur le pouce dans le premier resto trouvé, et je trouvais la qualité déplorable... avec evidemment des tarifs avantageux.
Les supermarché seront donc une option valable, merci Fabienne.
"On n'a jamais autant besoin de vacances que lorsqu'on en revient"
Ann Landers
il y a egalement (même dans les supermarchés) des dehlis. plats chauds que l'on te vend au poids en barquette (hermetique pour les maladroits). c'est mangeable et on arrive même a trouver des bons trucs.
mais comme te l'a déjà dit Fred, tu as l'option Dennys, Jack in the box, house of pancakes ETC ETC ou tu peux manger pour un prix raisonable🙂
Pour le petit dej, les chambres d'hotel ont toutes une machine a cafe, et le sucre/cafe/lait à disposition.
Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry and narrow mindedness, all foes to real understanding. Likewise, tolerance, or broad, wholesome, charitable views of men and things cannot be acquired by vegetating in our little corner of the earth all one's lifetime. -- Mark Twain
bonjours
je pense que votre projet est tous a fait faisable, pour l'avoir moi-meme fait cet été! Je vous conseil de faire également un petit crochet dans l'Utah, pour voir le sublime Bryce Canyon et la Death Valley, ainsi que par l'Arizona pour le légendaire Monument Valley. Ce parcours peut sembler ambitieux, mais il est tout à fait faisable, et vaux vraiment le déplacement! Je vous souhaite un trés bon voyage dans cette région magnifique.
"Certes, un rêve de beignet c'est un rêve, pas un beignet. Mais un rêve de voyage, c'est déjà un voyage."
hmmmmmmmmmmm!!!! alors comme ça, ils auraient déplacé Death Valley dans l'Utah! imbattables ces americains😉😛
Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry and narrow mindedness, all foes to real understanding. Likewise, tolerance, or broad, wholesome, charitable views of men and things cannot be acquired by vegetating in our little corner of the earth all one's lifetime. -- Mark Twain
trés malin! quel sens du détail, bravo! Vraiment vous me semblé d'une inteligence à toute épreuve!si vous l'étiez vous auriez compris que c'était juste pour éviter de écrire 40 fois le non des états.Je ne suis pas stupide aux point de ne pas savoir où je me trouvais lorsque j'était dans la valley! Mais enfin merci d'avoir fait cette remarque si constructive!
"Certes, un rêve de beignet c'est un rêve, pas un beignet. Mais un rêve de voyage, c'est déjà un voyage."
c'est pas la peine de le prendre si mal, si on ne peut plus rigoler ici......😛
pas la peine d'habiter dans une ville avec un si joli nom😇
Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry and narrow mindedness, all foes to real understanding. Likewise, tolerance, or broad, wholesome, charitable views of men and things cannot be acquired by vegetating in our little corner of the earth all one's lifetime. -- Mark Twain
Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry and narrow mindedness, all foes to real understanding. Likewise, tolerance, or broad, wholesome, charitable views of men and things cannot be acquired by vegetating in our little corner of the earth all one's lifetime. -- Mark Twain
Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry and narrow mindedness, all foes to real understanding. Likewise, tolerance, or broad, wholesome, charitable views of men and things cannot be acquired by vegetating in our little corner of the earth all one's lifetime. -- Mark Twain
Tiens c'est marrant, ca me rappelle un topic tout ça!😉😉😉
Pour ce parcours que je suis en train de booker, j'ai compté 26jours avec un rythme tranquille (a titre indicatif, 7-8jours sans voitures) mais tu peux le parcours en 3 semaines en voyant pas mal de choses (différents parcs inclus).
2 semaines, ca me semble court par rapport aux km à faire et (c'est un avis personnel), payer le billet d'avion au prix fort (aout) pour rester 2 semaines, c'est peut etre dommage mais maintenant chacun voit en fonction de ses imperatifs.
On se croisera peut etre là bas!
😛
Bonjour ....je vous conseille d'attérir à Pheonix (arizona) faire de grand canyon, puis monument valley, le lac Powel (sublime !!) de faire une nuit à Las vegas (cela suffit ) puis deprendre la route pour Sequoia valley . Sanfrancisco (Alactraz, conte de marin reputée pour ces maisons sur l'eau). Vous pouvez redescendre par Monterey et Carmel et finr votre séjour par Los Angeles. J'ai réalisé ce séjour en 15 jours ...cela reste raisonnable en voiture...
Attention à la température de l'eau (trés froide !!!)
C'est un superbe voyage varié et riche de paysage ...inoubliable...
A plus
Après un pause, je reprends ce voyage en main... Pour San Francisco j'ai pu obtenir un prix correct dans le Radisson Miyako Hotel, ma question concerne sa situation? 1625 Post Street est-il bien situé???
Merci pour vos conseils 😉
Victorfds
"On n'a jamais autant besoin de vacances que lorsqu'on en revient"
Ann Landers
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Hello! The itinerary is pretty much set for August 2026. Yeah, I know it’s gonna be *super* hot. But it’s the only time we can get away.
So, here’s the plan: Montpellier-CDG-Dallas.
Stay from July 31 to August 26, 2026:
Car rental – check,
Hotels – check,
Itinerary – almost check,
Photo gear – check,
Budget – check, 🤪
Meal planning – meh, we’ll see...
Walmart, of course, for the cooler when we arrive.
And now, without too much detail...
Fort Worth:
The Longhorns and the Stockyards;
JR’s ranch (for the missus);
Medal of Honor Museum – Arlington.
Houston and NASA Space Center:
See the Gulf of Mexico/America.
San Antonio and the missions.
Fort Stockton for an overnight stop.
El Paso via Guadalupe Mountains:
El Paso and White Sands.
Tucson and the Pima Air & Space Museum:
Tombstone, Bisbee.
Phoenix:
Still working on the program.
Sedona:
Round trip around the area via Flagstaff and Williams, or the Grand Canyon (already done) – we’ll decide on the spot.
Albuquerque:
Santa Fe,
Turquoise Trail,
Los Alamos.
Amarillo via Route 66:
Old Route 66 in the city;
Big Texas Ranch Steak 😏.
Dallas:
JFK Museum;
Perot Museum;
West End district.
And through it all – the road, the road, and more road!!!
We’ll adapt day by day based on our mental and physical state (we’re not exactly spring chickens).
Hello everyone! Really damaged due to flooding caused by runoff after forest fires (a total mess!), does anyone in this friendly forum have any updates on the Apache Trail between Apache Junction and Roosevelt Dam? Is there still a section of the road that’s tough to navigate?
We're leaving at the end of June and will be driving the route between Buffalo and Cody. We’ve already booked our accommodations and a rodeo in Cody, but during the day, we’ll be driving between the two and I’m unsure about the itinerary.
Which route do you think is the most pleasant, interesting, or scenic between:
- The northern route via Highway 14 with Sheridan, Lowell, etc.
- The southern route with Highways 16/20/14, passing by Loaf Mountain Overlook, Powder River Pass, Ten Sleep Canyon...
We’ll be in a car, so we should be able to drive on any road.
Thanks for your input!
I’m almost done planning our September road trip. After our 3-night visit to Sequoia, we’ll have a stopover night in Coalinga (to break up the drive). We’ll be staying two nights in Monterey and would like to stop along the way to visit one side of Pinnacles National Park. We’re torn between the West entrance and the East entrance, and we’d like to do a short hike of no more than 2 hours since we don’t want to arrive too late in Monterey.
This park is split into two distinct zones with no connection between them, and the mileage from Coalinga to Monterey is pretty much the same for both. Which area do you recommend visiting—east or west? And which route is the most scenic?
I’ve spotted two short hikes:
- East: Moses Spring to Rim Trail Loop
- West: Balconies Cliffs Cave Loop
Has anyone been there, or do you have another hike to suggest?
Thanks in advance, and have a great afternoon!
Marcalamar 🙂
After our first trip as a young couple to the West in 2007 (yes, that doesn’t make us any younger!), we’re planning to go back in 2028, but this time as a family of four! (We have two boys who’ll be 5½ and 13 years old in the summer of 2028.)
Our plan is to combine a few big cities (SF and LA, maybe San Diego) with national parks and state parks, mostly!
Ideally, we’d like to leave at the end of June and head back to France around July 19–20, so we can enjoy the first week of the Olympic Games in Los Angeles.
Since we already did the "loop" in 2007, there are must-see places we absolutely want to revisit—and especially share with our kids: Bryce Canyon, Yosemite, and above all, the Grand Canyon, which is still the most incredible thing I’ve ever seen on Earth!
On the other hand, some places didn’t leave a big impression on us for various reasons, so we’re not making them a priority: Antelope Canyon, Monument Valley, for example.
We’re planning ahead, but might as well be smart about it😏
Do you have any tips for a fun and doable itinerary over about 20–25 days with kids, without rushing?
Hi everyone! 🙂
Just a quick question about King Canyon and Sequoia National Park.
Before our night in Miramonte, we plan to visit King Canyon. The next stop will be two nights in Three Rivers to explore Sequoia National Park. I wanted to go all the way to Roaring River Falls on the King Canyon Scenic Byway and then turn back to head to Miramonte. Since we’re coming from Oakhurst, Google Maps says it’s 300 km and 5 hours of driving. Since we also want to hike to see the sequoias (Big Stump Area and Grand Grove) before tackling the King Canyon Scenic Byway, the timing’s going to be tight. How far do you recommend going before turning back to miss as few points of interest as possible on the King Canyon Scenic Byway? Thanks for your advice, and have a great evening!
Marcalamar 🙂
Hi everyone!
After years of hoping, waiting, planning, then changing, saving, and searching for the best possible route... we're FINALLY off this summer for a 5-week road trip in the West.
I had planned a trip to Colorado in 2021 but canceled due to COVID, so with time passing and my eldest’s high school graduation approaching fast, I figured it was now or never!
Anyway, the itinerary has been modified and extended to please everyone (I’m no longer the only one making decisions!!)
Here’s our final route:
Day 1 - 7/12/2026 - Brussels / Los Angeles
Day 2 - 7/13/2026 - Los Angeles
Day 3 - 7/14/2026 - Los Angeles
Day 4 - 7/15/2026 - Los Angeles
Day 5 - 7/16/2026 - Los Angeles
Day 6 - 7/17/2026 - Los Angeles / Kingman
Day 7 - 7/18/2026 - Kingman / Grand Canyon
Day 8 - 7/19/2026 - Grand Canyon / Page
Day 9 - 7/20/2026 - Page
Day 10 - 7/21/2026 - Page / Monument Valley
Day 11 - 7/22/2026 - Monument Valley / Durango
Day 12 - 7/23/2026 - Durango
Day 13 - 7/24/2026 - Durango
Day 14 - 7/25/2026 - Durango
Day 15 - 7/26/2026 - Durango / Glenwood Springs
Day 16 - 7/27/2026 - Glenwood Springs
Day 17 - 7/28/2026 - Glenwood Springs / Moab
Day 18 - 7/29/2026 - Moab
Day 19 - 7/30/2026 - Moab
Day 20 - 7/31/2026 - Moab
Day 21 - 8/1/2026 - Moab
Day 22 - 8/2/2026 - Moab / Vernal
Day 23 - 8/3/2026 - Vernal / Grand Teton
Day 24 - 8/4/2026 - Grand Teton
Day 25 - 8/5/2026 - Grand Teton / Cody
Day 26 - 8/6/2026 - Cody / Yellowstone
Day 27 - 8/7/2026 - Yellowstone
Day 28 - 8/8/2026 - Yellowstone
Day 29 - 8/9/2026 - Yellowstone
Day 30 - 8/10/2026 - Yellowstone / Salt Lake City
Day 31 - 8/11/2026 - Salt Lake City / Bryce Canyon
Day 32 - 8/12/2026 - Bryce Canyon / Zion
Day 33 - 8/13/2026 - Zion
Day 34 - 8/14/2026 - Zion
Day 35 - 8/15/2026 - Zion / Las Vegas
Day 36 - 8/16/2026 - Las Vegas
Day 37 - 8/17/2026 - Las Vegas / Los Angeles
Day 38 - 8/18/2026 - Los Angeles
Day 39 - 8/19/2026 - Los Angeles / Brussels
Day 40 - 8/20/2026 - Brussels / Home
We’ll be alternating between house swaps, motels, and campgrounds. I’ve booked all the accommodations (except the campground at Bryce since sunset bookings open only 14 days in advance) and the first activities, as well as the most touristy ones.
I’m currently putting together my day-by-day roadbook and having some trouble planning certain days, like in LA or Las Vegas. Choosing hikes isn’t easy either—it’s tough to decide!
We’re really excited but could definitely use your help with choices and optimizations!!
Hello.
I’d like to travel along I-15N from San Diego to Las Vegas with my mom, who’s 67. We’ve explored Northern California and the California Coast over the past two years and now want to continue through the desert.
There are several attractions along the way:
- Mormon Rocks
- Desert Discovery Center and visit the Old Woman meteorite
- Joshua Tree National Park
- Mojave Desert
- Mojave National Preserve
- Anza-Borrego Desert State Park
- Silverwood Lake
My mom has back issues that prevent her from hiking or walking on trails with elevation changes. Is it possible to visit these places by car, or are the routes flat enough?
I’d love for her to experience the desert with an itinerary adapted to her condition. I’m also open to other points of interest that aren’t mentioned. We have 3-4 days for the trip, so we’re not in a rush—just want to explore.
I’d love to take a road trip and visit Nova Scotia. I’d appreciate some info on the best cities to see and the most interesting spots. The trip should last about 10 to 15 days, staying in hotels or motels. Thanks in advance!
We’re being relocated to Saint Pierre and Miquelon.
We’ll be taking the flight from Nantes to Montreal and then from Montreal to Saint Pierre.
Could you recommend a hotel near the departure terminal that allows dogs?
Hi,
My 16-year-old son is flying to Grand Rapids with other kids his age. There’s a layover in Detroit. There’s no unaccompanied minor service available. Is it pretty easy to navigate Detroit Airport to catch the connecting flight to Grand Rapids (domestic flight)? There are several of them who speak English well.
Thanks for your replies,
Good evening, everyone! 🙂
Just a few last questions to wrap up our Lake Tahoe visit plans.
**Parking:**
We’d like to walk to Eagle Falls and then Eagle Lake. I’ve spotted two parking lots that seem close to each other and give access to the trailhead. Where and how do we pay for entry to Emerald Bay State Park and Inspiration Point?
**Viewpoints on the East Side:**
Are most of the viewpoints (Balancing Rock, Granite Cave, Bonsai Rock, etc.) right by the road, or do you have to hike to reach them?
**Donner Memorial State Park:**
Is it worth making a detour to Truckee to visit this park and the Truckee historic downtown?
Hi there. I'm shocked by the price of the Upper Antelope Canyon tour—$175 for less than an hour… You might say, "if you can’t afford it…" But the real question is whether it’s really worth it, because $350 for two makes me feel like I’m getting ripped off. For those who’ve done both Lower and Upper, can you tell me if the price difference is really justified? Thanks
Hi everyone! 🙂
As you can see, we're heading back from September 6th to the 27th.
Everything’s booked for September—flights, accommodations, and the car. As I plan, I’ll be asking the experts for help. This is our second trip to California, but most of the stops are new to us.
We’ll start directly from San Francisco to our first overnight stop, Davis, before heading to Lassen Volcanic Park for 4 nights. Our flight lands at 12:50 PM.
Here’s our itinerary:
Day 1: Davis – overnight stop
Day 2: Red Bluff – exploring Lassen Volcanic Park (scenic drive to Lake Helen)
Day 3: Susanville – scenic drive through the park via the South Entrance, points of interest, and hikes
Day 4: Susanville – Cinder Cone and Painted Dunes hike
Day 5: Susanville – Warner Valley (hikes)
Day 6: South Lake Tahoe
Day 7: South Lake Tahoe
Day 8: Mammoth Lake
Day 9: Mammoth Lake
Day 10: El Portal via Tioga Road
Day 11: El Portal
Day 12: El Portal
Day 13: Oakhurst
Day 14: Miramonte
Day 15: Three Rivers
Day 16: Three Rivers
Day 17: Coalinga
Day 18: Monterey
Day 19: Monterey
Day 20: San Francisco
Day 21: San Francisco
Day 22: Departure
For hikes in Lassen Volcanic Park, I’ve planned:
Bumpass Hell, Cold Boiling Lake (Day 2)
Paradise Meadow (maybe not going all the way), Devastated Area, and the loop around Reflection and Manzanita Lakes (Day 3)
Cinder Cone and Painted Dunes (Day 4)
Devil’s Kitchen and Boiling Spring Lake (Day 5)
I’ve read there are trails to access the trailheads for Cinder Cone (11 km) and Warner Valley. Are these easy trails for an SUV?
Are there any other must-see spots or things we shouldn’t miss?
That’s where I’m at for now. Thanks for your replies, and have a great evening!
Marcalamar 🙂
I’m a total USA addict. I’ve already done several road trips, including the East Coast and West Coast.
I’m here today because I’m planning to go back for another road trip on the West Coast. Possibly with one of my sisters and a couple of friends. It’s still just a plan for now, but I’m working on an itinerary in the meantime. Ideally, I’d leave in 2026, but I don’t have the exact dates yet—maybe April-May or September-October.
My last trip to the West Coast was in September 2014. We went for 2 weeks, but this time it’d be 3 weeks. What made me want to go back was simply a colleague who just left today. As I’m writing this, he’s on the plane. I’m so happy for him, but now all I can think about is going back.
Since I recently went to NY, I noticed that prices have really gone up. I assume the same is true for the West Coast? For 2 people over 3 weeks, what budget should I expect? We’re the type to watch our spending and find great tips.
I think we’ll arrive in San Francisco like the first time and leave from either Los Angeles or Las Vegas.
Thanks for advising me on the booking—should I reserve a room in the hotel or go for a cabin for the best view?
Should I get breakfast or not?
What do you think of the restaurant?
Hello, if the off-the-beaten-path enthusiasts are still around 😉, I’d love some info on tackling these trails. I’m not super familiar with the rules, risks, or what to expect—I’m looking for firsthand experience from folks who’ve done it on their own once or multiple times.
Hi everyone!
I’m planning a week-long family trip to NYC in October 2026. The focus is on museums and soaking up the New York vibe. I’ve been checking Airbnb, but the prices in Manhattan are through the roof. Since I don’t know NYC well, is it "wise" to look outside Manhattan? Any neighborhoods you’d recommend?
After our first trip to the West, we’d love to go back to see other must-see spots!
The stay would be from May 11 to 20, 2026—it’s short, but hey...
M11: Lyon to Las Vegas (overnight in Vegas)
T12: Route 66 – overnight in Grand Canyon (GC)
W13: Visit GC – overnight in Page
Th14: Visit Antelope Canyon / Horseshoe Bend – overnight in Monument Valley (MV)
F15: Visit MV – overnight in Moab
Sa16: Visit Arches / Dead Horse Point – overnight in Bryce
Su17: Visit Bryce – overnight in Zion
M18: Visit Zion / Valley of Fire – overnight in Vegas
Tu19: Return flight
What do you think? Could we add one more night somewhere? We’re not big hikers, so we’ll mostly explore the parks using shuttles.
Also, we’re all set—passports are good. Do you think one classic Visa card and one premium Visa card will be enough for coverage?
Thanks so much for your feedback, and happy holidays!
Hi North America forum crew,
Just a little post that might interest some of you:
Travelers to the United States | Photo Now Mandatory Upon Entry and Exit | La Presse
I assume many of you already know, but the America the Beautiful annual pass, which was $80, will increase to $250 starting January 1, 2026.
So if you're planning to travel before the end of December 2026, it's in your best interest to buy your pass in December 2025, since it will still cost $80 and be valid until the end of December 2026 if you purchase it in December 2025.
This price increase only applies to non-U.S. residents.
Additionally, for those who planned to visit just one park, a $100 surcharge per person will apply to access a list of 11 national parks...
For example, if there are 4 of you in a car, you’ll have to pay $35 + $400,
which comes to $435 to visit one of the 11 parks on the list (I don’t have all of them... Bryce, Zion, Grand Canyon, Yellowstone, Grand Teton, etc.).
Total madness.
The goal is to push people who only visit one park into buying the annual pass.
Last point: free entry days are over for non-residents!
Hi everyone, I’m traveling to Los Angeles and would like to rent a vehicle at the airport. However, I have a Boursobank Ultim deferred debit card, so I’d love to know if it’s possible for those who’ve experienced this recently. Thanks for the info!
I’m planning a week in S.F. in April 2026 and I can’t figure out how to tell the cable cars—of which I understand there are three lines—apart from the trams, which I think number seven. I can’t find their individual numbers or routes anywhere.
Could someone shed some light on this for me? Thanks in advance.
Wishing you all a Merry Christmas and a wonderful 2026 full of amazing travels.
Cheers,
Régine
Hi,
I’m planning a road trip through the American national parks starting from Denver in June 2026.
The price of the pass is jumping from 80 € to 250 € on January 1st, 2026!!!
Is it possible to buy the pass online before the end of the year to lock in the 80 € rate? If so, where and how do I go about it?
Thanks for your tips.
Arnale
I’m planning a road trip for July 2026 in northern Florida. Could you let me know if my itinerary makes sense?
Day 1: Orlando
Day 2: Amelia Island
Day 3: Amelia Island
Day 4: Tallahassee
Day 5: Panama City Beach
Day 6: Panama City Beach (visit to Destin)
Day 7: Crystal River (stop in Cedar Key on the way)
Day 8: Crystal River
Day 9: Anna Maria (stop in Clearwater)
Day 10: Anna Maria (St. Pete)
Day 11: Anna Maria
Day 12: Orlando
Day 13: Orlando
Day 14: Orlando
Day 15: Departure
We just finished 9 days in the American West and wanted to share our experience because we had an amazing time.
I know some of you might ask, why use an agency? Honestly, we didn’t really feel like doing all the driving and planning, especially since we didn’t know the area at all. And since our English isn’t great, having French-speaking guides was a big comfort.
We found Emmanuelle and Isabelle, and wow, they were fantastic. It was just the two of us with them, so it was a truly VIP, ultra-personalized experience. They treated us like royalty from start to finish. These two live in Las Vegas and know the region like the back of their hand. They told us they’ve spent over 15 years exploring every corner of the American West, and it really shows. Their knowledge of geology, park history, and local anecdotes is just impressive. It’s nothing like someone reciting a memorized script. They answer all your questions and really adapt to what you want to see or do.
What we really loved: the vehicle was super comfortable, and the little details made a difference—like snacks and even a homemade cake! Though, to be fair, we devoured the cake right away, so that counts.
Since they know the sites inside out, they took us at the right times to avoid crowds. So we could enjoy peaceful picnics at Grand Canyon viewpoints without being packed in with 200 people. Plus, on top of the must-see spots, they showed us some hidden gems that were absolutely stunning—places we never would’ve found on our own. They’re true locals who know all the best tips.
The service was really personalized. They adapted to our pace and preferences, and we could stop whenever we wanted to take photos. It’s the luxury of being in a small private group—you’re not just a number on a big bus.
In short, we really felt like we were traveling with friends rather than professional guides. Everything’s included in the price (hotel pickup, meals, park entries, etc.), so the value for money is fair.
We loved it so much that we’re already planning to come back next year to explore other areas with them. I think we’ve caught the American West bug—it’s all we can think about, and we can’t wait to return.
If you’re looking for a French-speaking tour with real personalized service and guides who know the region like no one else, we highly recommend them. We had unforgettable moments. They also design road trips for those who don’t want a guide. And they handled our hotel reservations in Las Vegas too. If you want genuine advice from friendly locals, we’re giving them a 200% recommendation!
I’m currently looking for well-located hotels near points of interest in the cities below. I’ve found a few, but the prices are really high.
Could any of you share some great addresses in the following cities?
- Los Angeles
- Las Vegas
- San Francisco
Also, do you have a preferred airline for domestic flights? If so, which one?
