Que voir à Los Angeles?
by Lina2102
This discussion is in French, the community’s main language.
Original post
BJrs a tous, je souhaite partir a los angeles en juillet et j'aimerai savoir que visister, Qu'est ce qui vous a marqué? Quels sont les mauvaise surprise? Quoi emporter? quels sont les hotels et restos pas trop cher? LES PLUS BELLES PLAges? bref je veux tout savoir, merci
Je te dirais volontier : PAS GRAND CHOSE ! 😛 mais je vais me prendre toute les foudres des fans de LA du forum....
Je n'aime vraiment pas, mais ça, ce n'est pas constructif....... alors voyons plutôt ce que personnellement je trouve pas trop mal : la côte pacifique et les plages qu'on y trouve, surtout vers Huntington Beach au sud et Santa Monica au nord ; descendre Sunset Bld jusqu'à l'océan ; Mulholand Drive le soir pour voir les lumières de la ville ; Venice Beach par curiosité ; Santa Monica parce que c'est sympa ; si tu aimes les paquebots va visiter le Queen Mary à Long Beach ; et puis les parcs d'attraction divers et variés, là tu auras l'embarras du choix.
Tatie
" Voyager est un triple plaisir : l'attente, l'éblouissement et le souvenir " Ilka Chase
plus ou moins le même avis que Tatie 😉
Los Angeles, y'a pas grand chose à faire ni à voir mais on va dire que dans les classiques tu as : les universal studios, on y a passé un bon moment 😉 beverly Hills, mouaich rien de particulier,
sauf que par hasard en roulant, on est monté jusque mulholland drive et on est redscendu en plein bervely hills par un canyon, et ça c'était super 😎 venice beach et santa monica : 2 jours de plage, très sympa mais ça reste de la plage 😉 en tous cas, j'ai adoré cette petite pause repos au milieu du circuit.
Pour les restos, on est des fans du cheesecake factory donc on a été là 😎
Pour les restos, on est des fans du cheesecake factory donc on a été là 😎
" Certes, un rêve de beignet, c'est un rêve, pas un beignet. Mais un rêve de voyage, c'est déjà un voyage..."
Marek Halter
Marek Halter
je ne suis pas d'accord avec les autres, los angeles est une tres belle ville sauf qu'il faut la connaitre pour ne pas s'ennuyer, pour les plages je te conseillerais venice beach avec toutes les boutiques, manhattan
beach n'est pas mal aussi, sinon t'as aussi la plage de santa monica
comme quartier il y'a wastwood, beverly hills, hollywood( a voir au moin une fois), west hollywood
melrose place, lonng beach, bel-air (ya un super musée a cote qui est gratuit)
sinon pour les parc d'attraction t'as tout ce qu'il te faut (universal, 6flags, .....)
donc voila pour ne pas t'ennuyer
LA c'est surtout bien pour les plages : Je te conseille un apres midi à venice beach et santa monica. Y a pas mal d'animations sur le bord de mer c'est vraiment agréable de s'y promener.
Ensuite il ya rodeo drive ou tu peux voir l'hotel de pretty woman et les boutiques de luxe où julia roberts a fait ses achats avec richard gere.
Ensuite tu peux aller faire un tour du côté de beverly hills pour voir les maisons de quelques stars
Tu as aussi hollywood blv qui est celebre et enfin les parcs d'attraction :
Universal à ne pas manquer et disneyland que j'ai quand même trouvé moins bien que celui de Floride.
Moi j'ai bien aimé mais c'est vrai que 3 jours suffisent. Même si c'est tres grand ca fait un peu port autonome de Marseille comme ville.
Pas mal d'entrepots et des blv sur des km.
La vie n'est qu'un bail, duquel on ne contrôle pas la durée...
j'adore lire qu'il n'y a rien a faire a L.A :)
une ville aussi gigantesque..... mais bon passons...
Le probleme pour te repondre c'est que l'on a besoin de savoir quels sont tes gouts. Si tu vas la bas pour de beaux paysages, te ressourcer et marcher un peu, alors en effet tu te trompes.
Si tu veux te retrouver dans les rues de certains films americains, que tu aimes (et consommes) le ciname, la musique.. et le shopping alors tu as a faire... Tout depend.
Il y a des passages obligés a L.A., qui ne sont pas grandiose, mais ou il est "coutume" de passer. Donc : hollywood boulebard, le chinese theater (ou tu te fais inviter a participer a des shows tv), sunset bld, beverly hills, mullholland drive, venice beach, santa monica... si tu aimes les parcs d'attractions : universal, disneyland (eventuellement), et si tu veux voir les plus gigantesque rollercoaster : six flags.
Venice beach est sympathique... tu peux faire du roller, te poser sur la plage ou simplement regarder les californien en rollerblade... Passe par santa monica plaza si tu veux un coin un peu pieton
Pour les fringues (pas super bon marché) fait un tour sur melrose avenue
Si tu achetes des disques et des DVD fonce chez amoeba music, une idee du lieu avec ces photos :

et "record surplus" aussi...
pour les restaus tu as l'embarras du choix... cheesecake factory du cote de orange grove est tres bien.. le lieu est sympathique surtout en été avec bcp de monde
enfin, toujours pour faire des affaires, il y a des outlets proches de L.A. ou tu t'habilles pour rien (en neuf bien sur, pas les puces :) )
En effet je parle bcp de shopping mais L.A. est une ville. Qui offre surtout des occupations urbaines. Tu fais bcp de voiture pour te deplacer. Personnellement une terasse au soleil a regarder toute cette diversité de personnes, ecouter les sons etc... et voir les lettres "hollywood" dans le fond.. ca a son charme.
Mais je comprends ceux qui detestent... tout depend de tes gouts et de tes recherches. Sincerement si c'est une "premiere fois" il n'y a rien de honteux a feuilleter les differents guides en vente libre. Ils te dressent quand meme un fidele portrait de ce qu'il ne faut pas eviter.
bref en fonction de tes gouts nous pourrons te repondre mieux.. je pense :)
Le probleme pour te repondre c'est que l'on a besoin de savoir quels sont tes gouts. Si tu vas la bas pour de beaux paysages, te ressourcer et marcher un peu, alors en effet tu te trompes.
Si tu veux te retrouver dans les rues de certains films americains, que tu aimes (et consommes) le ciname, la musique.. et le shopping alors tu as a faire... Tout depend.
Il y a des passages obligés a L.A., qui ne sont pas grandiose, mais ou il est "coutume" de passer. Donc : hollywood boulebard, le chinese theater (ou tu te fais inviter a participer a des shows tv), sunset bld, beverly hills, mullholland drive, venice beach, santa monica... si tu aimes les parcs d'attractions : universal, disneyland (eventuellement), et si tu veux voir les plus gigantesque rollercoaster : six flags.
Venice beach est sympathique... tu peux faire du roller, te poser sur la plage ou simplement regarder les californien en rollerblade... Passe par santa monica plaza si tu veux un coin un peu pieton
Pour les fringues (pas super bon marché) fait un tour sur melrose avenue
Si tu achetes des disques et des DVD fonce chez amoeba music, une idee du lieu avec ces photos :


et "record surplus" aussi...
pour les restaus tu as l'embarras du choix... cheesecake factory du cote de orange grove est tres bien.. le lieu est sympathique surtout en été avec bcp de monde
enfin, toujours pour faire des affaires, il y a des outlets proches de L.A. ou tu t'habilles pour rien (en neuf bien sur, pas les puces :) )
En effet je parle bcp de shopping mais L.A. est une ville. Qui offre surtout des occupations urbaines. Tu fais bcp de voiture pour te deplacer. Personnellement une terasse au soleil a regarder toute cette diversité de personnes, ecouter les sons etc... et voir les lettres "hollywood" dans le fond.. ca a son charme.
Mais je comprends ceux qui detestent... tout depend de tes gouts et de tes recherches. Sincerement si c'est une "premiere fois" il n'y a rien de honteux a feuilleter les differents guides en vente libre. Ils te dressent quand meme un fidele portrait de ce qu'il ne faut pas eviter.
bref en fonction de tes gouts nous pourrons te repondre mieux.. je pense :)
Bonjour,
Et en plus de ce que Tatie t'a déjà proposé, j'ajouterai dans le désordre :
El Pueblo sur Olvera St avec l' Avila Adobe ( la plus ancienne maison de L.A. ). Un tour pour voir les villas de Beverly Hills. Le Farmer's Market et The Grove qui se situe juste à côté (restos et boutiques, assez sympa ). Les boutiques de Melrose. La Third Street Promenade à Santa Monica. Les empreintes devant le Chinese Theater à Hollywood. Puis le Walk of Fame avec ses étoiles. Un tour à Downtown parmi les grattes-ciel. Universal Studios, à ne pas louper.
Voilà, pour l' instant.
doni
Et en plus de ce que Tatie t'a déjà proposé, j'ajouterai dans le désordre :
El Pueblo sur Olvera St avec l' Avila Adobe ( la plus ancienne maison de L.A. ). Un tour pour voir les villas de Beverly Hills. Le Farmer's Market et The Grove qui se situe juste à côté (restos et boutiques, assez sympa ). Les boutiques de Melrose. La Third Street Promenade à Santa Monica. Les empreintes devant le Chinese Theater à Hollywood. Puis le Walk of Fame avec ses étoiles. Un tour à Downtown parmi les grattes-ciel. Universal Studios, à ne pas louper.
Voilà, pour l' instant.
doni
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comme disait si bien Tatie, ça y'est les fans de LA contre attaquent 😉
a t'on le droit d'avoir une opinion différente sur ce forum? je me demande 😮
relis un peu, je n'ai pas dit qu'il n'y avait "rien à faire" mais "pas grand chose à faire".
après chacun sa conception du "faire". merci 😎
en +, tu cites exactement presque tout ce que j'ai moi même cité comme activités, donc ça confirme bien que je trouve qu'il y a "à faire". 😛
relis un peu, je n'ai pas dit qu'il n'y avait "rien à faire" mais "pas grand chose à faire".
après chacun sa conception du "faire". merci 😎
en +, tu cites exactement presque tout ce que j'ai moi même cité comme activités, donc ça confirme bien que je trouve qu'il y a "à faire". 😛
" Certes, un rêve de beignet, c'est un rêve, pas un beignet. Mais un rêve de voyage, c'est déjà un voyage..."
Marek Halter
Marek Halter
ah oui, par hasard on s'était retrouvés au Franklin Canyon au nord de Berverly Hills proche de Mulholland Drive, et c'était totalement dépaysant et charmant : imagine tu sors de Beverly Hills et boom tu atteris par de petites routes dans un canyon 😎 en plein LA
" Certes, un rêve de beignet, c'est un rêve, pas un beignet. Mais un rêve de voyage, c'est déjà un voyage..."
Marek Halter
Marek Halter
j'ai vu ce lien sur google, et il me semble bien que ce soit ça vu la localisation 🤪
c'était superbe mais quand je tape sur google, je ne vois pas vraiment de lien intéressant.
" Certes, un rêve de beignet, c'est un rêve, pas un beignet. Mais un rêve de voyage, c'est déjà un voyage..."
Marek Halter
Marek Halter
Louer une voiture une ou deux journée, pour aller jusqu'a San Diego (max 2 heures de LA) Et en revenant faire des arrets à des places tel laguna beach.. Le lendemain se rendre à Santa monica en passant par Malibu ! Après tout, la cote ouest américaine ne se limite pas à LA ! Pour LA, Passadena est très bien, disneyland à Anaheim aussi (pour les fan de mickey mouse;) ! ) Le "Block Of Orange" centre d'achat à ciel ouvert est bien pour y faire un tour par une soirée chaude ! Voila !
Mes carnets de voyages en Amérique à bord d'un VW westfalia 1976:
http://www.roadtrip-online.com
salut,
il convient de précise que LA détient deux merveilleux muséees: le Getty tout d'abord. Il est très riche et vaut le coup ne serait-ce que pour son architecture (en hauteur sur une colline il offre une vue magnifique et son concept est très intéressant: on peut alterner la visites de salles et prendre le frais, boire un coup dans ses jardins.)
Sinon il y en a un autre que j'ai adoré: le Hammer. Tu peux y trouver des oeuvres de Moreau, Van Gogh, Chagall, Caillebotte, Géricault, une série de Daumier....
Voilà de quoi en prendre plein les yeux en sus des plages et promenades diverses
Cordialement
il convient de précise que LA détient deux merveilleux muséees: le Getty tout d'abord. Il est très riche et vaut le coup ne serait-ce que pour son architecture (en hauteur sur une colline il offre une vue magnifique et son concept est très intéressant: on peut alterner la visites de salles et prendre le frais, boire un coup dans ses jardins.)
Sinon il y en a un autre que j'ai adoré: le Hammer. Tu peux y trouver des oeuvres de Moreau, Van Gogh, Chagall, Caillebotte, Géricault, une série de Daumier....
Voilà de quoi en prendre plein les yeux en sus des plages et promenades diverses
Cordialement
turandot
los angeles est une tres belle ville
A chacun sa définition de ce qu'on entend par "très belle ville".
Si pour toi L.A. est une très belle ville, quelle est ta description de Paris, Venise, Marrakech, San Francisco, Jerusalem, Louxor, ... (tu remarqueras que je cite des villes que tu aurais semble-t-il visitées si j'en réfère au descriptif de ta personne) ?
A chacun sa définition de ce qu'on entend par "très belle ville".
Si pour toi L.A. est une très belle ville, quelle est ta description de Paris, Venise, Marrakech, San Francisco, Jerusalem, Louxor, ... (tu remarqueras que je cite des villes que tu aurais semble-t-il visitées si j'en réfère au descriptif de ta personne) ?
"Les relations, c'est comme l'argent, on n'en a jamais assez"
Louer une voiture une ou deux journée, pour aller jusqu'a San Diego (max 2 heures de LA)
et a san diego elle fait quoi ? a part aller au zoo ? et se promener dans les 3 rues centrales ou il se passe quelque chose ? pousser jusqu'au mexique dans ce cas, je comprends.. mais san diego...
et pour repondre a ceux qui se sentent offenser des qu'on donne un avis. En effet sur ce forum on a le droit d'avoir un avis different.. la preuve j'ai donné le mien, qui est different, et ca m'a valu une reflexion de ta part ;)
donc avant de sauter sur la moindre occasion pour brandir son droit a s'exprimer contentons nous de donner une variété d'avis afin que les personnes interessées puissent faire leur choix 😛
et a san diego elle fait quoi ? a part aller au zoo ? et se promener dans les 3 rues centrales ou il se passe quelque chose ? pousser jusqu'au mexique dans ce cas, je comprends.. mais san diego...
et pour repondre a ceux qui se sentent offenser des qu'on donne un avis. En effet sur ce forum on a le droit d'avoir un avis different.. la preuve j'ai donné le mien, qui est different, et ca m'a valu une reflexion de ta part ;)
donc avant de sauter sur la moindre occasion pour brandir son droit a s'exprimer contentons nous de donner une variété d'avis afin que les personnes interessées puissent faire leur choix 😛
merci a toi, je remercie ts le monde au passage pour ces precieux conseils, c'est vrai que moi j'y vais pour la grandeur de la ville en elle même et faire des achats interessants niveau fringues, cd... et si certains ont des bonnes adresses fringues pas cheres(l'equivalent de pimkie, etam en france ou la marque les petites bombes) Esc que ça se trouve a los angeles? BISOUS ET MERCI A TOUS Et la nuit, les adresses de boite pas chere ect.........
pour t'habiller pas cher n'hesite pas une seconde : prends la voiture et va dans un des nombreux outlets.
Il s'agit d'endroit ou tu as toutes les fins de series de grandes marques. Et tu as une boutique par marque (CK, gap, bebe, levis, guess, etc etc...), accessoire aussi... lingerie bien sur etc etc..
regarde la liste ici http://www.outletsonline.com/sw-reg.html
et regarde ensuite sur mapaquest.com par exemple ceux qui sont proches de l'endroit ou tu te trouves.
sinon pour des fringues en tout genre : melrose avenue...et puis du cote de orange grove, le beverly center, et quelques mall a la sortie de la ville.. plus tout ce que tu vas decouvrir par hasard
pour les CDs une fois que tu as fait amoeba music et record surplu, c'est deja bien :)
regarde la liste ici http://www.outletsonline.com/sw-reg.html
et regarde ensuite sur mapaquest.com par exemple ceux qui sont proches de l'endroit ou tu te trouves.
sinon pour des fringues en tout genre : melrose avenue...et puis du cote de orange grove, le beverly center, et quelques mall a la sortie de la ville.. plus tout ce que tu vas decouvrir par hasard
pour les CDs une fois que tu as fait amoeba music et record surplu, c'est deja bien :)
Que voir à L.A euh énormément de choses !!!!
Evidemment j'adore L.A, il y a un climat particulier, on se croit dans un film, dans des leiux ou tout a été immortalisé par la mecque du ciné, bref c géniale.
Tu peux voir à L.A de tout !!! : Musée GettyDowntown, walt disney concert HAll, Angel's Flight, et un ptit tuyau disable que par MP ... hihi) Hollywood, chinese theatrer, fresques de charlie chaplin ..., walk of fame, peinture murale vers l'opposé du chinese T. vers le trottoir droite; fresque ultra connu avec toutes les stars du ciné. Universal Studio, DIsney california et disney, Six Flag Mulholland drive, les collines Sunset bd Beverlly Hills, rodeo Drive, Bel air Westwood, Long beach, queen MAry 2, laguna Beach ... Santa monica, venice beach, Malibu, marina del rey Shopping Ontario Mills par exemple Les watts, à rester en voiture et déconseiler la nuit mais perso. no problemo pour moi ... et voir la sculture italienne célebre. El pueblo, chinatown, Korean Town ....
Bref il y a beaucoup à voir, entre les choses à voir, à entendre, à respirer, L.A peut combler si on regarde bien et si on accordeà cette vile du temps, et partir sans préjugés .. L.A c'est un film continu, flané en voiture .... n'hésitez à prendre ces freeway, à rouler, à visiter ...
Bref j'aime beaucoup et à chacun ses gouts ...
Amicalement😉
Evidemment j'adore L.A, il y a un climat particulier, on se croit dans un film, dans des leiux ou tout a été immortalisé par la mecque du ciné, bref c géniale.
Tu peux voir à L.A de tout !!! : Musée GettyDowntown, walt disney concert HAll, Angel's Flight, et un ptit tuyau disable que par MP ... hihi) Hollywood, chinese theatrer, fresques de charlie chaplin ..., walk of fame, peinture murale vers l'opposé du chinese T. vers le trottoir droite; fresque ultra connu avec toutes les stars du ciné. Universal Studio, DIsney california et disney, Six Flag Mulholland drive, les collines Sunset bd Beverlly Hills, rodeo Drive, Bel air Westwood, Long beach, queen MAry 2, laguna Beach ... Santa monica, venice beach, Malibu, marina del rey Shopping Ontario Mills par exemple Les watts, à rester en voiture et déconseiler la nuit mais perso. no problemo pour moi ... et voir la sculture italienne célebre. El pueblo, chinatown, Korean Town ....
Bref il y a beaucoup à voir, entre les choses à voir, à entendre, à respirer, L.A peut combler si on regarde bien et si on accordeà cette vile du temps, et partir sans préjugés .. L.A c'est un film continu, flané en voiture .... n'hésitez à prendre ces freeway, à rouler, à visiter ...
Bref j'aime beaucoup et à chacun ses gouts ...
Amicalement😉
Vis Heureux au Quebec ;)
Heureux de voir que je ne suis pas le seul à vouloir de temps en temps quitter les boulevards, les centres commerciaux et les plages pour aller au musée......
Je suis entièrement d'accord avec toi sur le Getty. Le contenu est aussi extraordinaire que le bâtiment et le lieu avec une vue impressionnante sur la ville.
Ce que tu appelles le Hammer, se trouve plus facilement sous le nom de LACMA, Los Angeles County Museum of Art. Il y a effectivement des collections de tout des primitifs flamands aux post impressionnistes.....
A Los Angeles, on pet également aller voir downtown la cathédrale catholique neuve Our Lady of the Angels. Belle architecture moderne très réussie.
Pour des émotions et des informations sur un pan de l'histoire méconnu, l'internement en camp de tous les immigrés japonais des USA durant la seconde guerre mondiale, on ira voir le Japanese American Museum à Little Tokyo.
A Pasadena, on visitera avec plaisir un très beau jardin exotique à la Huntington Library, Art collection and botanical gardens. A Pasadena toujours, le Pacific Asia Museum abrite de très belles collections d'art chinois et japonais. Et, encore à Pasadena, on ira bien sûr voir le Norton Simon Museum, qui abrite quelques oeuvres de Rembrandt, Cézanne, Matisse, Monet, Picasso, Renoir, etc....
Je suis toujours impressionné par la qualité de la muséographie aux USA, et la manière dont les oeuvres sont présentées, mises en valeur, éclairées, etc....
Marseil. 😎
Je suis entièrement d'accord avec toi sur le Getty. Le contenu est aussi extraordinaire que le bâtiment et le lieu avec une vue impressionnante sur la ville.
Ce que tu appelles le Hammer, se trouve plus facilement sous le nom de LACMA, Los Angeles County Museum of Art. Il y a effectivement des collections de tout des primitifs flamands aux post impressionnistes.....
A Los Angeles, on pet également aller voir downtown la cathédrale catholique neuve Our Lady of the Angels. Belle architecture moderne très réussie.
Pour des émotions et des informations sur un pan de l'histoire méconnu, l'internement en camp de tous les immigrés japonais des USA durant la seconde guerre mondiale, on ira voir le Japanese American Museum à Little Tokyo.
A Pasadena, on visitera avec plaisir un très beau jardin exotique à la Huntington Library, Art collection and botanical gardens. A Pasadena toujours, le Pacific Asia Museum abrite de très belles collections d'art chinois et japonais. Et, encore à Pasadena, on ira bien sûr voir le Norton Simon Museum, qui abrite quelques oeuvres de Rembrandt, Cézanne, Matisse, Monet, Picasso, Renoir, etc....
Je suis toujours impressionné par la qualité de la muséographie aux USA, et la manière dont les oeuvres sont présentées, mises en valeur, éclairées, etc....
Marseil. 😎
"Rien ne développe l'intelligence comme les voyages."
Emile Zola
😛 Hello pour les plages tu as le choix:LA COUNTY PLAGES : à voir bien sur :la plus connue Venice Beach et le Santa Monica Pier (petites attractions, snacks, boutiques de souvenirs et le manege) mais ce n'est pas la plus belle (ni la plus propre et ni la mieux frequentee) .L'ideal est de louer un velo ou des rollers au depart du Venice Beach Pier et tu pourras longer la plage jusqu'à Pacific Palissades ou il y a un petit moins de monde . Sur le chemin y'a une tonne de boutiques de souvenirs, de fringues, de chaussures ...etc et des restaus, cafes et des snacks, junk food et cie ...! C'est tres sympas mais plein de monde et tu as diverses attractions de rue, des musiciens, chanteurs des voyantes, artistes en tout genres ... et quelques phenomenes inclassables ! Du cote du Venice Pier tu peux faire du paddle (du mini mini tennis), du basket et de la muscu enfin tu pourras surtout voir des personnes en faire car c plein l'ete .Enfin dans ce coin tu ne t'ennuyeras pas !😉 Apres Pacific Palissades et si tu as une voiture, longes la pacific coast high way et essayes d'autres plages : biensur y'a Malibu et son Pier (+ les surfers) et toutes ces grosses barraques avec ocean view mais si tu continues il y a une magnifique plage qui est aussi une reserve naturelle (payante) (j'ai son nom sur le bout de la longue!...) et encore un peu plus loin il y a Zuma Beach superbe plage ! beaucoup moins de monde (il n'y a pas de magasins et les vagues sont plus grosses qu'a VB) et si tu as de la chance tu verras des dauphins ! Et encore plus loin tu as Paradise Coave et son Pier tu ne peux acceder à la plage que vers le Pier car elle bordee de grosse barraques avec escaliers prives.C une tres belle plage tres tranquille .(pour info Bruce Willis, Halle Berry et Barbara Streisand y ont une maison secondaire...ps: de source sure).Voila et n'hesite pas à allez plus loin la cote est magnifique ! tant que tu as une voiture! Ah oui au sud de Venice Beach fais un tours à Marina Del Rey et son port de plaisance et va à Playa del Rey et à Manhatan Beach:belle plage avec dunes. 😎
pour ORANGE COUNTY PLAGES :à voir :Long Beach, Huntington Beach (surf), Newport Beach et Balboa Island, Crystal Cove (reserve), Laguna Beach et Dana Point (surf) .
Si tu as le temps va faire un tour à Catalina Island .
Voila à bientot si tu as besoins de + d'infos
et bon voyage ! 🙂
Si tu as le temps va faire un tour à Catalina Island .
Voila à bientot si tu as besoins de + d'infos
et bon voyage ! 🙂
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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.
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Phoenix:
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Albuquerque: Santa Fe, Turquoise Trail, Los Alamos.
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We’ll adapt day by day based on our mental and physical state (we’re not exactly spring chickens).
Return to France: Dallas-Montpellier via CDG.
Cheers!
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).
Return to France: Dallas-Montpellier via CDG.
Cheers!
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?
Best,
Best,
Hi there,
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!
Laura
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!
Laura
Hi everyone! 🙂
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 🙂
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 🙂
Hi there,
We’re heading to Las Vegas this summer and would love to rent a classic convertible Cadillac or something similar. Any recommendations? Thanks.
We’re heading to Las Vegas this summer and would love to rent a classic convertible Cadillac or something similar. Any recommendations? Thanks.
Hello everyone,
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?
Thanks in advance for your feedback😉
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?
Thanks in advance for your feedback😉
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!!
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.
Thanks so much. The trip would be in fall 2026
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.
Thanks so much. The trip would be in fall 2026
Hi there,
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!
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!
Hi everyone,
Quick question—I’m heading to New York soon and I’d love to know if you guys have any recommendations for websites where I can buy concert tickets?
Quick question—I’m heading to New York soon and I’d love to know if you guys have any recommendations for websites where I can buy concert tickets?
Hi there,
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?
Thanks!
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?
Thanks!
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?
Thanks in advance for your tips! 🙂
**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?
Thanks in advance for your tips! 🙂
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 🙂
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 🙂
Here's a tip for future visitors!
https://www.foxnews.com/travel/3-national-parks-slash-red-tape-americans-boldly-transforming-visitor-entry
https://www.foxnews.com/travel/3-national-parks-slash-red-tape-americans-boldly-transforming-visitor-entry
Hi everyone,
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 to everyone for your advice and help.
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 to everyone for your advice and help.
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?
Hello,
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!
Christophe
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!
Christophe
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
Hi everyone.
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!
That’s all for now.
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!
That’s all for now.
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!
Hi VF community,
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
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
Hi there,
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
Thanks in advance for your tips!
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
Thanks in advance for your tips!
Hey everyone!
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!
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!
Hello,
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?
Thanks so much, and have a great day, everyone!
Gertjan
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?
Thanks so much, and have a great day, everyone!
Gertjan