Ultimate California Road Trip
Burney Falls 📍
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South Lake Tahoe 📍
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Travertine Hot Spring 📍
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Mono Lake 📍
Where to sleep
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I personally didn't camp at Lower Virginia. I camped near Wild Willy's Hot Spring, but this was the spot I picked out if I wanted to stay there.
Things to see
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I recommend hitting Bodie Ghost Town on your way from South Lake Tahoe. During winter, getting to the ghost town can be dangerous, especially after snow. Ashely and I had to turn around because it wasn't safe.
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Mammoth 📍
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After spending the day at the hot springs, head to Benton Hot Springs. Where they have personal hot spring tubs at your campsite.
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Stops between Mammoth & DV
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Lone Pine 📍
Recommended time 1-2 nights
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Death Valley 📍
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Mojave National Preserve 📍
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Take Route 66 to Roy’s Motel and Cafe | Get a Route 66 Beer
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Joshua Tree 📍
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San Diego 📍
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Sequoia National Park 📍
Recommended time 3-4 nights.
Where to sleep
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What to see | Do
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Monterey
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Big Sur
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Pinnacles National Park
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Yosemite 📍
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Ultimate California Road Trip
Burney Falls 📍
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South Lake Tahoe 📍
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Travertine Hot Spring 📍
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Mono Lake 📍
Where to sleep
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I personally didn't camp at Lower Virginia. I camped near Wild Willy's Hot Spring, but this was the spot I picked out if I wanted to stay there.
Things to see
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I recommend hitting Bodie Ghost Town on your way from South Lake Tahoe. During winter, getting to the ghost town can be dangerous, especially after snow. Ashely and I had to turn around because it wasn't safe.
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Mammoth 📍
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After spending the day at the hot springs, head to Benton Hot Springs. Where they have personal hot spring tubs at your campsite.
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Stops between Mammoth & DV
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Lone Pine 📍
Recommended time 1-2 nights
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Death Valley 📍
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Mojave National Preserve 📍
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Take Route 66 to Roy’s Motel and Cafe | Get a Route 66 Beer
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Joshua Tree 📍
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San Diego 📍
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Sequoia National Park 📍
Recommended time 3-4 nights.
Where to sleep
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What to see | Do
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Monterey
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Big Sur
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Pinnacles National Park
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Yosemite 📍
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