USA | 5 family roadtrips in the WEST

 

The best Roadtrip to discover California, Utah and Arizona with the kids

Which state will you choose? Maybe all!

I have curated 5 family friendly itineraries to discover the best of the WEST of the USA. Tested and loved by my family of 6. If you would like to recevive your very own custon itinerary including hand picked family stays and activities, simply click here.


The best of California

Between iconic cities and wonderful natural parks in one loop. You could make it even faster is you star in Los Angeles and end in San Francisco. You would then need to choose to either drive along the Pacific or inland to see the national parks.

How long? 15 days

For who? All ages.

Los Angeles - 3 nights

Sequoia National Park - 2 nights

Yosemite National Park - 2 nights

San Francisco - 3 nights

Carmel - 1 night

Big Sur - 1 night

Santa Barbara - 1 night

Los Angeles – 1 night


California Dreaming

California won’t have any secrets for you, hit the three most famous towns in California, drive along the famous highway 1 along the Pacific, discover wine country and the best national parks of the state.

How long? 21 days.

For who? All ages.

Los Angeles - 3 nights

Sequoia National Park - 2 nights

Yosemite National Park - 2 nights

Lake Tahoe - 2 nights

Sonoma Valley  - 2 nights

San Francisco – 3 nights

Carmel – 1 night

Big Sur – 1 night

Santa Barbara – 1 night

Joshua Tree National Park - 2 nights

San Diego – 2 nights

Los Angeles – 1 night

 

Best of Utah and Arizona

An optimized itinerary to taste the Far West, wander around mezmerizing canyons, drive on road 66, and sleep on dusty cool motels in a short ti,e

How long? 7-12 jours

For who? Best for 5 and up.

Las Vegas - 1 night

Bryce National Park or Zion National Park - 2 nights (2 nights in each if your schedule allows)

Lake Powell - 1 night

Monument Valley - 1 night

Grand Canyon - 2 nuits

Las Vegas - 1 night

 

Postcards of the West

My favorite option of this list as you will get to have a bit of everything: hit iconic cities, sleep in dusty motels, meet cowboys and Indians, and discover world calss natural wonders.

How long? 2-3 weeks

for who? 5 and up.

Los Angeles - 2 nights

Death Valley - 1 night

Las Vegas - 1 night

Bryce National Park - 2 nights

Zion National Park - 2 nights

Lake Powell - 2 nights

Monument Valley - 1 night

Grand Canyon - 2 nights

Joshua Tree National Park / Palm Spring - 2 nights

San Diego - 2 nights

Los Angeles 1 night



Welcome to the Far West

Immersed yourself in the land of cowboys and Indians. Sleep on a ranch, attend a rodea, visite ghost towns and stop at a saloon, spend time on an Indian reserve.

How long? 2 weeks

For who? 3 and up.

Phoenix - 1 night

Tucson - 2 nights

White Sand Naitonal Park - 2 nights

Tao - 2 nights

Santa Fe - 2 nights

Monument Valley - 1 night

Grand Canyon - 2 nights

Phoenix - 1 nights

If you have 3 weeks…

Los Angeles - 2 nights

Joshua Tree National Park - 2 nights

Phoenix - 1 night

Tucson - 2 nights

White Sand Naitonal Park - 2 nights

Tao - 2 nights

Santa Fe - 2 nights

Monument Valley - 1 night

Grand Canyon - 2 nights

Route 66 - 1 night

Los Angeles - 1 night



Plan your trip

Whare should you sleep and what should you visit during your roadtrip? Let me curate the best family stays and activities around California, Utah and Arizona for your tribe. To get your personalized itinerary, simply click here.

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