π 10-Day West USA Road Trip: Smart Reverse Route! π
November is the perfect time for a West Coast road tripβfewer crowds, lower prices, and stunning autumn views! Hereβs a streamlined 10-day reverse itinerary from LA to SF, perfect for first-timers. π Day 1: Arrive in LA Pick up your SUV at the airport (document its condition!), settle in Alhambra, and recharge with authentic Sichuan food. π Day 2: LA β Las Vegas Drive 4.5 hours through the Mojave Desert. Check in along the Strip, enjoy the Bellagio fountains, and indulge in a luxury buffet. π Day 3: Vegas β Page Head to Page (2.5 hours). Join a midday Antelope Canyon tour for magical light beams, then visit Horseshoe Bend (wear grippy shoes!). Cozy up in a cabin with a fireplace. π Day 4: Page β Yosemite A 5-hour scenic drive takes you from desert to snow-dusted peaks. Enter via the East Gate, and stay in Groveland. π Day 5: Yosemite Exploration Visit Tunnel View, Half Dome, and Mirror Lake Trail. Golden aspens and granite cliffs create unforgettable views. π Day 6: Yosemite β San Francisco Drive 3.5 hours to SF. Explore Fishermanβs Wharf, watch sea lions, and savor grilled crab rolls. π Day 7: SF City Highlights Drive across the Golden Gate Bridge, wander Lombard Street, and visit the Palace of Fine Arts. Refuel in Chinatown! π Day 8: SF β Carmel Cruise south on Highway 1, stopping at Bixby Bridge and Big Sur viewpoints. Stay in artsy Carmel. π Day 9: Carmel β Solvang Experience Danish charm in Solvang (Christmas decor is up!). Try Danish pastries and smoked salmon. π Day 10: Solvang β LA Stop in Santa Barbara for photos, then shop at an outlet mall before returning your car. π Road Trip Tips Rent with full insurance and bring your passport + IDP. Drive on the right; download offline maps for parks/Highway 1. Refuel before Page β Yosemite (limited stations). π¨ Stay Smart Cities: Alhambra (LA), Union Square (SF), Vegas Strip. Small Towns: Page/Groveland (cabins), Carmel/Solvang (B&Bs). π½οΈ Eat Like a Local American: Vegas buffets, Yosemite BBQ, SF seafood. International: Solvang pastries, Santa Barbara tacos. Chinese: LA/SF Chinatowns for Sichuan & Cantonese eats. #USARoadTrip #WestCoastTravel #NovemberVacation #GrandCanyon #Yosemite #Highway1 #TravelTips #AutumnAdventures ππΈ
