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Los Angeles

It’s huge and it’s full of traffic but there’s no escaping the glamour of the City of Angels! This popular starting and ending point for many California road trips deserves at least several days of your family’s vacation, and whether you decide to tackle it at the beginning or the end, that choice is yours!


If you’ve never been to Los Angeles before it’s difficult to conceive just how large and busy this city is. After all, LA is the second largest city in the country and has over 17 million people in the Metro area. What this means is that it’s going to take you much longer than you might anticipate to get from one attraction to another. Our best advice is to choose a couple of different bases depending on what you want to see and do.


For example, Disneyland is one of the city’s top attractions, but being located in Anaheim it’s not exactly convenient if you’re staying in the Hollywood area. Choose to stay in Anaheim for a night or two and make the most of Mickey and friends before heading north a little way and staying in the Hollywood area. Here you can visit the popular Universal Studios, or for more theme park family fun there is also Six Flags Magic Mountain nearby. Grauman’s Chinese Theater, the Walk of Fame and Hollywood Boulevard, and of course that rather well known sign that’s up in the Hollywood Hills are just a few more of the places you might like to visit.


Just let us know what appeals to you and we can make suggestions and all the arrangements for you, allowing you and your family to have a fun-filled, and most importantly enjoyable vacation!


Remember also that Los Angeles is a great starting point for Southern California road trips, and although you can make it up to the national parks of Yosemite and Sequoia from here you are going to be doing a lot of traveling. One of the top questions we get asked is ‘can we make it to Yellowstone from here?’ to which we reply ‘not unless you’ve got a few weeks!’


Quick Facts:
--- Los Angeles originally started life as a Spanish town in 1781, with the long name of ‘El Pueblo de Nuestra Senora la Reina de los Angeles del Rio de Porciuncula’, meaning ‘The Village of Our Lady, the Queen of Angels of the river of Porziuncola’.
--- Los Angeles is the largest city in California, and behind New York, the second largest in the country.

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Desert Sojourn

Desert Sojourn

7 to 10 Nights  |  Starting from $2,995

For those seeking the peacefulness and solitude of the desert, take a few days to explore some of Southern California's best spots. Leave Los Angeles and head into Joshua Tree National Park. Take a rock climbing class if you want, or simply explore the area on your own by foot or mountain bike. Then head into the remote and rugged Mojave Desert to play in sand dunes and caves. Spend a night in Palm Springs, soaking in the spas, before returning to Los Angeles.

Down the Big Sur Coast

Down the Big Sur Coast

7 to 10 Nights  |  Starting from $3,275

Incredible scenery, good wildlife watching and famous Hearst Castle await you on this coastal route trip between San Francisco and Los Angeles. Start with a fun-filled day in San Francisco, riding cable cars and visiting Alcatraz, then head south on coastal Hwy 1. Take a wildlife cruise by boat or kayak, search for moonstone agates on the beach, tour William Randolph Hearst's mansion, and taste some wines near Santa Barbara, before ending your trip in the City of Angels. This trip can also be done in reverse order.
Route 66 - End to End

Route 66 - End to End

Over 14 Nights  |  Starting from $8,240

Route 66 evokes memories for many people, so if you've ever dreamed of driving the "Mother Road", that highway that stretches from Chicago to Los Angeles, we've done the hard work of planning it for you.  All you need to do is pick up your RV and go!  We've left plenty of time to take some amazing side trips to places like the Grand Canyon, Native American sights like Canyon de Chelly and Acoma Pueblo, and more.   Isn't it time to get your kicks on Route 66?

San Diego, Palm Springs and the Anza-Borrego Desert

San Diego, Palm Springs and the Anza-Borrego Desert

7 to 10 Nights  |  Starting from $3,195

This is a perfect mix of city adventures & wilderness for those who want a taste of both. Start with visiting parks like Legoland and Seaworld. Spend a day at the San Diego Zoo & Wild Animal Park, then try surfing, kayaking, boat touring and bicycle riding. Head into the largest state park in California, amidst the desert where you can hike or tour by jeep. Pass the Salton Sea (before it shrinks) enroute to Palm Springs, where you can ride the Aerial Tram through 4 climate zones. Return to Los Angeles for more theme park action, or simply to fly home.
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