Road Trip Vegas LA SF

[acker00]

Hi

Me and my friends are going on a road trip in august. We fly into Las Vegas, then want to go to Grand Canyon, then LA, Monterey, San Fransisco.

I have some Q´s:
-How long time do we need to drive from Vegas to Grand C?
-How long time to drive from Grand C to LA?

Will it be necessary to make stop-overs, and if so, any recommandations on cities/places on the way to see?

Does anyone have any tips what´s not to miss out on?And is there any big happenings in the area between 5-15 of august?

Best,Cam

[Lynnie81]

Its around 570 miles from Las Vegas to San Francisco and would usually take around 9 hours if you werent planning on making any stops, obviously you are..

It should take you roughly 4 hours to drive to the Grand Canyon as this is almost 300 miles from Vegas,

From the Grand Canyon its around 792 Miles, this journey would take approx 12 hours, but again this would only be if you werent planning on making any stops.

On your journey to the Grand Canyon you could stop off in Phoenix

In Phoenix you could go to the zoo where they have over 200 species, play golf on one of their superb golf courses.

On your trip from the Grand Canyon to San Francisco, depending on how long your planning your trip to be, you could drive east over to San Diego and work your way up the coast, passing through Los Angeles and San Jose before arriving in San Francisco.

Your choosing major cities here so there is so much you are able to do, Restaurants, Bars, Museums, Aquariums, Beaches, Amazing shops, you could visit Big Sur, Old Faithful and the list goes on and on.

Check out the following link for things to do in California

http://www.destination360.com/north-...a/things-to-do

It could turn into a long trip so i don't think you could do it without making some stops. I don't know of you would wanna drive and check out some motels on your way or book accomodation in advance.

[supplex]

If you're visiting the Grand Canyon, you should consider an overnight stay in the Grand Canyon National Park on the leg between Las Vegas and Los Angeles.

As far as Las Vegas, Vegas is super hot and humid this time around of the year so I wouldn't spend more than two days there max.

Monterey is all right though you'll love it in San Francisco best so spend most if your time there. Trust me, Vegas is way too over hyped..SF is the place to be!

[gabdegale]

first of all, I'd start the road trip in San Francisco, then Los Angeles and Las Vegas last. Otherwise, you'll be backtracking since LA to SF can be done in a day, but you'd need at least 2 days to visit any one of those places you mentioned.

I personally suggest heading down the coast along the paciffic highway, and stop at Monterey and Grand Sur before heading to San Francisco. From SF, you can visit Yosemite and Death Valley national parks, which is on the way to Vegas.

[guevara]

I think someone mentioned here to see the Grand Canyon rims...well, if you do, be aware that north and south rim sides are about a 5 hour drive between the two.

I also agree that should actually rework your road trip route so you don't double back to Vegas. Instead, spend your first days in Las Vegas, then head to the Canyon, and then straight to LA from there. Also, from the Grand Canyon to Los Angeles is a full day on the road, but it saves you a few hours.

[popthetrse]

I'd say don't miss out on driving along Hwy 1 particularly between Cambria and Big Sur... it's absolutely amazing, one of the best stretches of road you will ever drive. Big Sur is just stunning, and you will love the central coast for its beauty as well. I did the San Simeon to Big Sur in just 1 afternoon and I made plenty of stops for taking pictures, taking a picnic, etc. I highly recommend it!

[us4elec]

The drive from Las Vegas to the Grand Canyon will take at least 11 hours so you can do it in 1 day, though you will need an early start and enough stamina to drive for all those hours. I'd suggest leaving Las Vegas at 7 in the morning for best sightseeing, and for having enough time to drive around, peer over a few overlooks and take some photos.

As far as North or South rims, the North Rim is my personal favorite as it's far less crowded than the south, it has the better views, and Zion National Park is on the way so it's an added bonus.

[guio6ju]

There really is no public transportation to the Grand Canyon National Park South Rim. There are tours by air or ground from Las Vegas, but overnight options are very rare.

Best way to do it is rent a car and drive yourself as roads are easy and you'll save money. Also, the best place to stay is inside the the Grand Canyon National Park as there plenty of inexpensive lodging available.

Originally Posted by supplex

If you're visiting the Grand Canyon, you should consider an overnight stay in the Grand Canyon National Park on the leg between Las Vegas and Los Angeles.

As far as Las Vegas, Vegas is super hot and humid this time around of the year so I wouldn't spend more than two days there max.

Monterey is all right though you'll love it in San Francisco best so spend most if your time there. Trust me, Vegas is way too over hyped..SF is the place to be!

[catastropfe]

I suggest staying in Vegas for about 3 nights, then travel to the Grand Canyon though dont do the trip to the Canyon in one day.

Make a stop-over at Zion National Park and stay there for a couple of nights then on to the Canyon for say 3 nights before heading back to Vegas.By the way, I think the road trip would be best in March or May, and if you do end up staying in Zion I recommend staying at Cliffrose Lodge and Gardens.

[nogalsaloud]

I have to agree that the South Rim of the Grand Canyon is by far the most spectacular of the two. As far as the drive from Los Angeles to the Grand Canyon it will be a long one, but the good thing is that you can stop at Kingman, Seligman or Williams along the way. The drive is worth it though as you will see plenty of desert scenery along the way.

Also, there is not much in between LA and Las Vegas except desert, so if you have an extra night, you could think about driving up into the San Bernardino mountains and spending a night there, even going out through Palm Springs, stopping over somewhere around there.