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California loop

The big first USA roadtrip

The California loop is the classic first RV trip for families: big cities, giant sequoias and a slow crawl down the Pacific coast, all on wide, well-serviced roads. Two weeks gives you unhurried days in Yosemite, time to actually stop at the Big Sur pull-outs, and a soft landing back in Los Angeles.

Stops on this route

  1. Los Angeles
  2. Yosemite
  3. Big Sur
  4. LA

Highlights

  • Yosemite Valley — granite walls, easy meadow walks and a first taste of a national park with kids
  • Big Sur — Bixby Bridge, McWay Falls and coastal campgrounds that book out early
  • Monterey & Santa Cruz — aquarium, sea lions and a boardwalk to break up the drive
  • Los Angeles — beaches and theme parks to bookend the loop

Good to know

Duration
15 days
Best time to go
May–October (Tioga Road into Yosemite is usually snow-free from late May)
Cost estimate
€150–€230 per person per day for a family of four

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