Set off to discover the City of Angels, which in 2026 opens unique museums, extends its metro, and offers the best views of the iconic Hollywood sign.

Discover the 22 best things to do in San Francisco, USA with us, from a driverless robotaxi ride to legendary Alcatraz and views of the Golden Gate Bridge!

A complete day-by-day itinerary for a 14–21 day west coast USA road trip from LA to San Francisco — with specific stops, restaurants, accommodation tips and prices. Whether you have two weeks or three, you can tailor the route to suit you.

I've visited Death Valley National Park several times and each trip was a completely different experience. The first time we hit the wildflower bloom with the whole valley ablaze in yellow and purple (that only happens every few years). The second time we arrived for sunset over Zabriskie Point and I felt like we'd landed on Mars.

Pinnacles National Park California is the kind of park that completely floors you because you had zero expectations. Sitting less than two hours south of San Francisco, most visitors blow right past it — their loss, your gain.

I first visited Joshua Tree National Park over 15 years ago with my dad, and I've been itching to return ever since. In photos it looks like a desert full of rocks. In reality, it's one of the most magical places we've visited in the USA — and we've been to quite a few. 😅