Bonsoir Jean-Pierre,
Non, tout va bien, mais j'ai ete assez occupe ces jours derniers.
Je recois aussi beaucoup de messages prives de personnes qui me demandent conseil, non seulement pour San Francisco, ces messages la n'apparaissent pas sur le Forum.
Je vous envoie un message prive.
Finalement il a plu la nuit derniere a San Francisco, mais aujourd'hui le soleil est revenu, c'est mieux ainsi, cela ne gache pas la journee😎 Il faut reconnaitre que nous savons bien faire les choses en California😉😎
Cordialement
Alex
Bonjour, nous avons été tres satisfaits du Metro hôtel à San Francisco. Situé sur Divisadero street, entre le Golden Gate Park, Alamo square, Fillmore street...Il est très bien achalandé en bus dans un quartier vivant et pas envahi de "touristes". A partir de $88 la nuit c'est un bon plan à SF.
http://www.metrohotelsf.com/
A monument valley, le bon plan est chez Ilene Livingston, avec une vue superbe digne de the view. couple Navajo, tres sympathique, reçoit en chambre d'hôte. A partir de $65 la nuit. à 15 minutes en voiture de l'entrée de Monument Valley
Ilene Livingston Tear drop Arch, B&B
https://plus.google.com/109087863762522040119/about
W Medical Drive, Oljato-Monument Valley, UT tel:435 727 3303
La photo ci dessous est prise de la table du diner.
Revenant de Californie... Personnellement, s'y étant pris un peu tard, nous avons abandonné l'idée d'un logement sur SF (prix exhorbitants), d'autant plus que nous avions la voiture. Du coup, nous avons opté pour un airbnb à Alameda, de l'autre côté de la baie. C'est, il est vrai moins pratique.
Pour confirmer les dires de Andarelli, West Medical Drive est bien placée à Monument Valley. Nous avons opté pour hébergement chez un voisin, qui proposait des nuits en Hogan, l'habitat des Navajos, et nous en sommes revenus très contents !
Jonathan
Notre blog de voyage : lamachineavoyages.nephele.fr
Tu me mets le doute avec mes 2 hôtels différents à Yosemite. L'agence me l'avait mis pour traverser le Yosemite et sans doute pour avoir moins de route sur LA.
Du coup, je sais pas, avis de l'expert?
Voilà cela me bloque pour ficeler mon itinéraire définitif.
Je ne sais pas ou vs voulez dormir la premiere nuit à YOSEMITE... Dans le village? A l'exterieur du parc?
Perso, comme vs ne traversez pas la TIOGA, le plus simple serait de rester 2 nuits au même endroit. Je ne vois guere l'interet de tout ranger le matin et defaire le soir.
Autrement pour votre itineraire, comme vs ne traversez pas la TIOGA, il serait peut etre plus sympa de faire SF->YOSEMITE-> MONTEREY-> LA par la route de la côte...
Enfin d'un point de vue forme, presentez votre itineraire ainsi :
Etape du matin-> trajet en DUREE + visites->Etape du soir.
Pour les durées de trajet GOOGLE MAPS bien sur, mais en sachant que ce sont des durées pures de trajet, mini mini, sans arrets, donc difficelement reproductible dès qu'on n'est pas sur une autoroute.
Il y a aussi RAND MC NALLY, qui donne des durées de trajet beaucoup plus touristes qui visite..
Et qui accessoirement est un tres bon atlas ROUTIER.
Si je peux je dors dans le parc Yosemite s' il y a encore de la place. J'attends de finaliser mon trajet pour réserver.
La route Ookhurst- LA se fait via autoroute.
J'ai l'impression que Monerey -LA sera bcp plus longue. Mais bon, je ne suis pas une pro, donc c'est ça que j'attends les conseils.
A part la problèmatique des valises, c'est quoi le mieux pour optimiser la visite du parc?
Avis différents , je me perds un peu mais je me fierai au forum.
Je ne connais pas YOSEMITE à cette période. J'ai peur que les activités ou les trails soient plus difficiles que plus tard.
Je parlais de cette question des valises car ce n'est quand même pas tres interessant de changer d'hotel. Si on peut s'en passer...Oakhurst en plus n'a aucun interet.
A FISH CAMP, pas loin, par contre il y a le Narrow gauge inn... Tres tres charmant.
La route MONTEREY->LA est quand même un must, en tout cas beaucoup beaucoup plus interessante que l'autoroute, surtout dans sa portion MONTEREY ->MORRO BAY. par contre il vs faudra la faire sur 2 jours
Salut, Monterey LA peut se faire en 2 jours si on veut un peu profiter de cette superbe route côtière: Carmel, Big Sur noramment. Choisissez de dormir à Morro Bay.
Beaucoup de personnes t'ayant déjà donné pas mal de renseignements, je te confirmerai juste :
- Que prendre ton véhicule de location dès ton arrivée à l'aéroport de San Francisco, me semblerait être une excellente chose.
- Qu'il ne faut absolument pas avoir peur des motels. Car certains sont non seulement très bien, mais également d'un excellent rapport qualité-prix.
- Qu'il me parait être bien dommage de rester autant de jours à Las Vegas, alors que (sauf si les membres de ta famille sont absolument hyper fanas de casinos) tu pourrais très facilement récupérer 1 ou 2 jours pour les placer ailleurs, où il y aurait tant de choses à voir et/ou à faire.
- Qu'il te faudrait absolument voir Big Sur, avant de quitter la côte Pacifique.
- Que tu as très bien fait de prévoir au minimum 4 jours à San Francisco. Car il s'agit à mon avis, de l'une des plus belles villes de cette partie de la côte Californienne.
- Que le "Stovepipe Wells Village Hotel" serait un très bon choix d'hébergement (excellent rapport qualité-prix) en ce qui concerne la Death Valley.
- Qu'effectuer une petite croisière sur le lac Powell serait réellement un must.
- Que prendre la nécessaire précaution de convenablement choisir tes heures de visite à Monument Valley, sera un véritable gage de réussite du point de vue des photos. Qui j'en suis presque sûr, seront parmi les plus belles de ton voyage !
MAGNIFIQUE...J'en suis toute émue...j'espère vraiment y être en mai et surtout que notre voyage
soit magique et nous laisse des souvenirs impérissables.
Qu'il me parait être bien dommage de rester autant de jours à Las Vegas, alors que (sauf si les membres de ta famille sont absolument hyper fanas de casinos) tu pourrais très facilement récupérer 1 ou 2 jours pour les placer ailleurs, où il y aurait tant de choses à voir et/ou à faire.
ma foi nous passons 8 jours par an à Las Végas sans pour autant aller aux casinos on les traverse c'est tout et on mange aux buffets 😛
Le reste on prend voiture et on va balader hors de la ville, .....on ne s'ennuie pas là bas il y a toujours du nouveau.... mais bon bien entendu chacun voit midi à sa porte.....
bcp stigmate Las Végas parce que de suite on pense qu' aux casinos.... (jeux)... alors que si on veut faire autre chose c'est très très simple .... viva Las Végas pour nous.... sans jeux... surtout buffet balades à pieds , outlett, balade autour à la journée... lake mead (repas le soir sur bateau) , le port de Las Végas est sympa avec les bateaux que l'on peut louer.il y a aussi parfois des fêtes organisées par les petits villages autour du lake mead..... , et pleins d'autres choses qui surgissent au fil des ans.....
Je suis d'accord.
Nous avons passé 2 jours à Las Vegas, deux fois comme étape (on a vite fait de faire des kilomètres dans cette partie du monde et il faut bien s'arrêter le soir pour se reposer), et si nous l'avions pu, nous aurions échangé ces 2 jours contre 2 jours ailleurs :)
Voilà, sur le conseil des sunsetteurs j'ai donc "larguer" un peu lâchement l'agence.... oups , pas contente
la madame mais c'est mon portefeuille après tout...
J'ai donc réservé un aibnb grâce aux conseils reçus...
Voici par contre une autre proposition de trajet et je souhaite votre avis..
28/4 : SFO (arrivée 17h)
29/4 : SFO (Alcatraz, Pier 39, Fisherman's warf...)
30/4 : SFO (GGB-Four point - Sausalito en vélo (?) ou en voiture...
01/5 : SFO (Silicon valley)- Coit Tower- Cable car)
02/5 : direction Yosemite -nuit ds le village
03/5 : Yosemite ( alors soit je reste au même hôtel soit je dors à OAkhurst?) quoi le mieux?
04/5 : direction Monterey- Pacific Grove- Aquarium ??? Nuit à Pacific Grove en chambre hôte (j'ai repéré qq chose de chouette)
05/5 : Monterey- Santa Barbara
06/5 : Santa Barbara (tour pr voir les baleines) ?- Studio City
07/5 : Universal Studio -nuit à LA
08/5 : LA ( conseil de Zaius...GRiffith Observatory, Venice, Walk of Fame)
09/5 : LA- Death Valley- nuit à Furnace Creek j'imagine
10/5 : Death Valley-Zion nuit à Zion
11/5 : Zion -Bryce Canyon - nuit cela je sais pas trop...
12/5 : Bryce canyon -Page
13/5 : Page-Lake Powell- Croisière-barrage
14/5 : Antelope Canyon lower et Horsehoebend - direction et nuit Monument Valley
15/5 : Monument Valley -Grand canyon
16/5 : survol matin du Grand Canyon -direction Vegas
17/5 : visite casino-spectacle
18/5 : valley of Fire
19/5 : visite casino suite et outlet
20/5 : envol à 17 h
Voilà cela me fait une nuit de moins à Bryce...si je passe par lacôte ou bien je zappe la côte et je fais directement
Yosemite vers Studio City...
Je nage un peu dans la semoule...
Tous les avis et réflexions sont très attendus...
😉hello. j'imagine que l'agence fait la tête, mais comme tu dis, un euro c'est pareil pour toi que pour elle !!!!!
as-tu trouvé un appart air bnb à SF ???? et où exactement, si tu pouvais me donner les coordonnées, s te plait ???? pourquoi pas pour moi ????
à +
Sonia
kikou,
Avec plaisir , il y a 2 chambres : cosy 2Br app.Excelsior de Jean et Alfredo
Ce n'est pas tout près mais en voiture une trentaine de minute du Pier 39
Nous avons préféré l'assurance de bien dormir pour être en forme pour arpenter SFO.
La crainte du bruit m'a décidé, nous vivons à la 'campagne" mais sans vaches ni poules..
T'inquiète, Zaius est de bon conseil... même si elle agit sur l'autre forum😛 (ici, son pseudo est Mrspeel 😏)
Par contre Valley of Fire n'est pas placé au bon endroit puisque tu vas passer tout proche sur le trajet entre Death Valley et Zion , autant le placer ce jour-là, plutôt qu'en A-R depuis Las Vegas. Et en plus avec la nuit à Overton, tu pourras voir Valley of Fire au petit matin et fin de journée (les moments idéaux de la journée)
Donc, à la place de faire
"10/5 : Death Valley-Zion nuit à Zion
11/5 : Zion -Bryce Canyon - nuit cela je sais pas trop...
12/5 : Bryce canyon -Page
et 18/5 : valley of Fire "
Je supprimerais le 18/5 ; et je ferais:
10/5 : Death Valley - Valley of Fire, nuit à Overton
11/5 : Valley of Fire (suite et fin > 10-11h) - Zion (tt le reste de la journée)
12/5 : Zion (> +/- 13h00) - Bryce Canyon (15-16h00 > sunset: les 4 points de vue sur l'amphithéâtre des hoodoos)
13/5 : Bryce Canyon (balade ds les hoodoos le matin) - rte en fin de matinée > Page (si possible via la CCR)
Hi there,
We're thinking of driving Route 66 from Chicago to LA in fall 2027 or spring 2028 for about a month.
From what I've found, it doesn't exist everywhere anymore, but that's okay! We're happy to take detours along the way. We're open to visiting less touristy or even completely off-the-beaten-path spots.
Are there any websites dedicated to this road trip?
I'd love any tips and advice for this journey—accommodations, vehicle rental, the pros and cons.
Thanks in advance!
Hi fellow travelers, do you think there’s a real benefit to spending 2-3 days in Yosemite when I’ll already be spending a week in Banff and Jasper in the Canadian Rockies? Won’t it feel a bit redundant? I’m asking because Yosemite is expensive (I’d go with an agency from SF, staying in a cabin, since I’ll be solo and without a car) and apparently packed.
Thanks for your feedback!
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!
We’ll be arriving in Montreal on October 21st for a 3-day stay.
After that, we’re heading to Sherbrooke to visit our daughter, who’s studying at the university there. We’ll spend 3 days with her, and then, since she has a break that week, we’re taking her along for 3 days in Quebec City.
We’ve planned to visit Montmorency Falls and Île d'Orléans.
I’d love to hear what route you’d recommend for the drive from Sherbrooke to Quebec City—we’ll have the whole day to take it easy.
If you have any other recommendations, I’m all ears!
A little disappointed that the fall colors will be over by then, but the dates couldn’t be helped. Thanks in advance for your tips!
Hello everyone,
We’ve planned a trip (retired couple) for late August to the first half of September in Western Canada.
Classic itinerary: arrival in Calgary, Banff, Jasper, Clearwater, Whistler, Vancouver Island, departure from Vancouver.
I know you can’t see into the future any better than I can, so I’m obviously not asking what the wildfire situation will be like in a month...
But if any of you could let me know if, CURRENTLY, there are major difficulties—not just for locals, of course, but for tourists as well?
We’re hesitating between taking the chance or canceling what we still can.
We’re not young anymore and don’t have the flexibility we once did...
A thousand thanks to those of you on the ground or with contacts there who can help us make this decision!
A friend is renting a car for an upcoming trip during the All Saints' holiday.
Nowadays, all rental cars come with GPS, but do you know if you can use it without paying for the GPS rental? I have no idea since I always use my own!
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
I’m planning a world trip and I’m looking for great tips on accommodation in the United States.
Do you have any good deals to share, please?
thanks
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 🙂
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
