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San Diego - Start in California's most southern city.

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San Diego - With plenty of white sand beaches and optimal weather, San Diego is the perfect place to chill out before hitting the road.

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San Diego - Make sure to try some of the best Mexican food within the US borders.

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San Diego - Balboa Park is filled with interesting museums and stunning architecture.

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San Diego - Head down to Coronado Island to see the famous Hotel del Coronado.

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Los Angeles - Next, drive north to Los Angeles.

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Los Angeles - As the entertainment capital, it's not hard to find something fun in Hollywood.

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Los Angeles - Venice Beach is great for soaking up more of that southern California sun.

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Los Angeles - Not too far from the city you can go to the happiest place on Earth, Disneyland.

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Los Angeles - Looking for an incredible museum for the day? The J. Paul Getty Museum has stunning grounds and a range of galleries.

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Pacific Coast Highway - Continue your trip up the Pacific Coast Highway.

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Pacific Coast Highway - The iconic Highway 1 is about as beautiful as a road trip can get.

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Pacific Coast Highway - Going through Big Sur, you can stop at the Bixby Bridge for the perfect photo op.

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Pacific Coast Highway - Stop in San Luis Obispo to walk around the cutest central coast town.

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Pacific Coast Highway - Or spend the day in Santa Cruz, relaxing on the beach in true surf culture style.

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San Francisco - Why not stop for a few days in San Francisco?

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San Francisco - The "City by the Bay" has so much to offer, you may never want to leave!

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San Francisco - The downtown trolleys are a fun way to get around the city. Get a day pass to ride them all!

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San Francisco - Have a picnic at Dolores Park.

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San Francisco - Take a bike ride over the magnificent Golden Gate Bridge.

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San Francisco - Explore the Palace of Fine Arts! You will be transported back in time while walking around the regal grounds of this beautiful SF exhibit.

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Portland - Next, head up to Portland.

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Portland - Once you enter Oregon, you will be amazed by the roads lined with evergreen trees.

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Portland - Roll the windows down, crank up the music, and enjoy the fresh Pacific Northwest air. There is truly nothing like it.

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Portland - Portland is a creative hub, with plenty of art, nightlife, and excellent dining options. You will have no problem filling up your itinerary.

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Portland - Have a sweet tooth? Go to Voodoo Doughnuts for their creative confectionery concoctions. Try a Fruit Loop cereal doughnut; you won't find anything else like it!

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Portland - Grab an inner tube and head out of the city to one of Portland's famous lazy rivers.

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Seattle - Lastly, finish up your road trip in Seattle.

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Seattle - This vibrant Pacific Northwest city may get criticized for the rain, but take this trip in the summertime, and it may just be your favorite stop!

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Seattle - The Chihuly Garden and Glass exhibit is a beautiful indoor and outdoor blown glass showcase.

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Seattle - Want to see the skyline from across the lake? Head to Gas Works Park for a picnic around the industrial art sculptures.

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Seattle -

Take the obligatory picture in front of the iconic Seattle Space Needle. It can be seen from most parts of the city, so you'll have the perfect backdrop at any point of your stay.

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