California Road Trip｜10-Day Itinerary from LA to San Francisco!

Sunshine ☀️ + Beaches 🏖️ + Highway 1 🛣️ + Stunning National Parks 🏞️ Why California? ☀️ 300+ sunny days a year 🌊 Breathtaking coastlines & desert landscapes 🎬 Iconic Hollywood filming locations 🍷 World-class wineries in Napa Valley Pre-Trip Checklist ✅ Update EVUS (Electronic Visa Update System) ✅ Rent a car: International driver’s license + credit card required ✅ Sun protection: Sunglasses + hat + SPF 50 sunscreen ✅ Download offline maps: No signal on parts of Highway 1! 10-Day Classic Itinerary Day 1-3: Los Angeles 📍 Universal Studios: Buy Express passes in advance! 📍 Griffith Observatory: Best view of the Hollywood Sign 🏙️ 📍 Santa Monica Beach: End of Route 66 sign 📸 Day 4-5: Highway 1 Road Trip 🚗 Recommended route: Carmel Village → 17-Mile Drive → Bixby Creek Bridge 🌉 ⚠️ Note: Big Sur may have landslides in spring—check road conditions! Day 6-7: San Francisco 🌉 Golden Gate Bridge: Best photo light in the morning 🌅 🦀 Fisherman’s Wharf: Try Dungeness crab! 🚋 Cable Cars: Ride a historic icon 🚠 Day 8-10: Optional Extensions 🔸 Yosemite: Waterfalls + El Capitan 🏔️ 🔸 Death Valley: Stargazing spot ✨ 🔸 Joshua Tree: Instagram-worthy photos 🌵 Foodie Highlights 🍔 LA: In-N-Out secret menu (Try “Animal Style”!) 🦞 SF: Sotto Mare’s seafood pasta 🍝 🍷 Napa Valley: Wine tasting at Opus One 🍇 Stay Recommendations 🏨 LA: The Line Hotel (Trendy & photogenic) 🏡 Carmel: Cypress Inn (Pet-friendly!) 🌉 SF: Fairmont San Francisco (Historic landmark) #CaliforniaTravel #RoadTripUSA #TravelGuide #Los Angeles