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California Road Trip 2018 ♥️

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San Francisco, Yosemite, Monterey, Pismo, Santa Barbara, Santa Monica, Los Angeles, Huntington, San Diego

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England

Day 1 Itinerary

Places visited: Manchester Airport (MAN)

Manchester Airport (MAN)

Manchester Airport (MAN)

Our California Road Trip begins with a flight from Manchester to San Francisco and will take us to Yosemite, Monterey, Pismo Beach, Santa Barbara, Santa Monica, Los Angeles and San Diego.

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San Francisco

Day 2 Itinerary

Places visited: Lombard Street - Beacon Coffee & Pantry - Golden Gate Bridge

Lombard Street
Lombard Street
Lombard Street
Lombard Street
Lombard Street

Lombard Street

Claimed to be the ‘crookedest street in the world’, the famous one-block section of Lombard Street in the Russian Hill neighbourhood of San Francisco was our first destination. The steep street was packed with tourists making their way up and down the sidewalks as drivers carefully negotiated the famous switchback bends.

Beacon Coffee & Pantry
Beacon Coffee & Pantry
Beacon Coffee & Pantry
Beacon Coffee & Pantry
Beacon Coffee & Pantry
Beacon Coffee & Pantry
Beacon Coffee & Pantry

Beacon Coffee & Pantry

We found this coffee shop in San Francisco’s North Beach neighbourhood and it was so good! Amazing coffee with delicious banana bread...just what we wanted to kick-start our first day!

Golden Gate Bridge
Golden Gate Bridge
Golden Gate Bridge
Golden Gate Bridge
Golden Gate Bridge
Golden Gate Bridge
Golden Gate Bridge
Golden Gate Bridge
Golden Gate Bridge
Golden Gate Bridge
Golden Gate Bridge
Golden Gate Bridge
Golden Gate Bridge

Golden Gate Bridge

After leaving San Francisco in sunshine, we wandered through The Presidio to the iconic Golden Gate Bridge with its pylons shrouded in low cloud. We made our way across the bridge in damp, cool and windy conditions and decided not to head up to the Marin headland (which was hidden in the clouds) as we wouldn’t have been rewarded with the picture postcard view of the bridge. Nevertheless, crossing the world famous Golden Gate Bridge was an unforgettable experience that we both really enjoyed!

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San Francisco

Day 3 Itinerary

Places visited: Painted Ladies - Clarion Alley Street Art - Pioneer Park

Painted Ladies

Painted Ladies

From where we were staying in the Hayes Valley neighbourhood, it was a relatively short walk up to Alamo Square Park to enjoy a view of San Francisco’s famous ‘painted ladies’ with the city skyline as a spectacular backdrop.

Clarion Alley Street Art

Clarion Alley Street Art

After enjoying the views of San Francisco’s skyline from Dolores Park, we headed down into the Mission District, a bustling neighbourhood full of character. Amongst the independent cafes, restaurants and colourful street art, we found in the Clarion Alley Mural Project.

Pioneer Park
Pioneer Park
Pioneer Park
Pioneer Park
Pioneer Park
Pioneer Park
Pioneer Park
Pioneer Park
Pioneer Park

Pioneer Park

We clocked up plenty of miles and a huge number of floors exploring the steep, hilly streets of San Francisco. There were so many highlights - the spectacular cityscape views from Coit Tower, Dolores Park and Alamo Square Park, the neighbourhoods of the Mission District, Hayes Valley and North Beach, riding the iconic cable cars, and making our way through The Presidio to the Golden Gate Bridge to name but a few!

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San Francisco

Day 4 Itinerary

Places visited: Pacific Heights - Presidio Heights - Crissy Field

Pacific Heights

Pacific Heights

How the other half lives! On our last morning in San Francisco, we wandered through the affluent neighbourhood of Pacific Heights to The Presidio...passing some huge, luxurious houses along the way

Presidio Heights
Presidio Heights
Presidio Heights
Presidio Heights
Presidio Heights

Presidio Heights

After wandering through Pacific Heights we made our way down through The Presidio along Lovers Lane...taking notice of the signs to be wary of the possibility of encountering Coyotes! We stopped for a coffee at Starbucks near the Walt Disney Family Museum, after finding the iconic Yoda Fountain.

Crissy Field

Crissy Field

We had thought about making a second crossing of the Golden Gate Bridge to head up to the Marin Headlands but after reaching Crissy Fields we could see that the weather conditions were the same as Sunday so we decided to enjoy the iconic views from the beach...where it was now quite cool.

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California

Day 5 Itinerary

Places visited: Yosemite National Park

Yosemite National Park
Yosemite National Park
Yosemite National Park
Yosemite National Park
Yosemite National Park
Yosemite National Park
Yosemite National Park
Yosemite National Park
Yosemite National Park
Yosemite National Park
Yosemite National Park
Yosemite National Park
Yosemite National Park

Yosemite National Park

After leaving San Francisco we stayed overnight in Modesto, which was to be our ‘jumping off’ base for Yosemite National Park. It was very hot when we reached Yosemite Village and wandered along the forest trails to Yosemite Falls beneath the breathtaking majesty of El Capitan and Half Dome. The views of the surrounding mountain-scape were stunning and Yosemite was an unforgettable experience!

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Modesto, Monterey

Day 6 Itinerary

Places visited: Modesto - Johnny Rockets

Modesto

Modesto

Probably most famous for being the birthplace of Star Wars creator George Lucas, Modesto had been the base for our unforgettable day trip to Yosemite National Park. The next morning we decided to treat ourselves to breakfast at Denny’s before taking in the George Lucas statue and heading off to Monterey on the next leg of our California Road Trip!

Johnny Rockets

Johnny Rockets

After the heat and sunshine in Yosemite yesterday, it was cloudy and much cooler in Monterey. We explored Cannery Row before warming up with burgers, loaded fries and shakes in the comfort of one our favourite American diners...Johnny Rockets

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Pacific Grove

Day 7 Itinerary

Places visited: Pacific Grove - Asilomar Avenue - 17-Mile Drive

Pacific Grove

Pacific Grove

Once the morning fog had cleared, we decided to go for a walk along the scenic coastline of Pacific Grove, just south of Monterey.

Asilomar Avenue

Asilomar Avenue

The cloud and cooler weather persisted but we still enjoyed exploring the rugged coastline of Asilomar State Beach.

17-Mile Drive

17-Mile Drive

This stunningly scenic drive took us along the outstanding coastline near Pebble Beach, where we witnessed a beautiful sunset as the waves crashed into the rocky shore.

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Big Sur, Monterey, Monterey County

Day 8 Itinerary

Places visited: Bixby Creek Bridge - Big Sur - Partington Cove

Bixby Creek Bridge
Bixby Creek Bridge
Bixby Creek Bridge
Bixby Creek Bridge
Bixby Creek Bridge
Bixby Creek Bridge
Bixby Creek Bridge

Bixby Creek Bridge

Leaving Monterey, we set off on the epic Highway 1 drive down the breathtaking California coastline. The clouds tumbled down over the hills as we reached our first stop along the way, adding an eerily idyllic atmosphere to our view of the iconic Bixby Creek Bridge.

Big Sur
Big Sur
Big Sur
Big Sur
Big Sur
Big Sur
Big Sur
Big Sur
Big Sur

Big Sur

The drive down Highway 1 was an unforgettable experience and the coastline views were breathtaking. Along the way, we spent time at Pfeiffer Beach, McWay Falls and Partington Cove as well as taking a couple of pit-stops to enjoy the stunning scenery.

Partington Cove

Partington Cove

Our last stop during the drive down California’s iconic Highway 1 was Partington Cove, a hidden treasure found at the end of a scenic walk down to the sea. After enjoying the late afternoon sunshine, we challenged ourself to make the steep trek back up to the car as fast as we could!

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Pismo Beach, Santa Barbara

Day 9 Itinerary

Places visited: Pismo Beach Pier - Santa Barbara Harbor

Pismo Beach Pier
Pismo Beach Pier
Pismo Beach Pier
Pismo Beach Pier
Pismo Beach Pier
Pismo Beach Pier
Pismo Beach Pier
Pismo Beach Pier
Pismo Beach Pier

Pismo Beach Pier

After enjoying the stunning drive down Highway 1 yesterday, we spent the day at exploring Pismo Beach and it's famous pier.

Santa Barbara Harbor

Santa Barbara Harbor

After spending the day at Pismo Beach, we set off for the next stop on our road trip...Santa Barbara. We checked into The Presidio motel then made our way down to Stearns Wharf just as the sun was setting. We enjoyed the stunning views across the palm tree lined beach under a golden sky before rounding off our evening with a delicious meal at Casa Blanca.

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Santa Barbara

Day 10 Itinerary

Places visited: Santa Barbara - Santa Barbara County Courthouse Gardens - Helena Avenue Bakery - Shoreline Park

Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara

Santa Barbara

We wanted to make the most of our day so we were up in time to see the sunrise at Stearns Wharf...but it was cloudy! Our reward for an early start was a coffee at Breakfast Culture Club on our way back to The Presidio motel. We really liked this coffee shop and decided that we would go back tomorrow!

Santa Barbara County Courthouse Gardens

Santa Barbara County Courthouse Gardens

Santa Barbara was such a picturesque city that we thought it almost looked like something from a movie set! To enjoy the amazing panoramic views across the coastal city and its mountainous backdrop we headed up to the top of the historic County Courthouse...and Katie telephoned while we were up in the bell tower!

Helena Avenue Bakery

Helena Avenue Bakery

We found Helena Avenue Bakery in Santa Barbara’s aptly named Funk Zone. We both enjoyed a coffee and a delicious freshly baked treat while we sat in the hot sunshine in the courtyard.

Shoreline Park
Shoreline Park
Shoreline Park
Shoreline Park
Shoreline Park

Shoreline Park

The weather was gorgeous while we were in Santa Barbara so after leaving Helena Avenue Bakery we decided to go for a walk along the seafront from Stearns Wharf to Shoreline Park.

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Los Angeles, Santa Barbara

Day 11 Itinerary

Places visited: Stearns Wharf - The Presidio - Hollywood Sign - Hollywood Boulevard

Stearns Wharf

Stearns Wharf

On our last morning in Santa Barbara we decided to hire bikes from The Presidio and ride all the way down State Street in time for sunrise at Stearns Wharf. Sadly, it was cloudy again but we had so much fun that it was well worth it! On our way back from the Pier to Breakfast Culture Club, we saw huge double decker trains crossing the railroad just yards in front of us...a memorable experience.

The Presidio

The Presidio

While we were in Santa Barbara we stayed for two nights in The Presidio motel, which had a balcony that enjoyed views across the city. The motel was mostly memorable because of Michael, the friendly and very helpful reception desk clerk...who went out of his way to provide bikes (for free) in time for our dawn ride down to Stearns Wharf.

Hollywood Sign
Hollywood Sign
Hollywood Sign
Hollywood Sign
Hollywood Sign
Hollywood Sign
Hollywood Sign
Hollywood Sign
Hollywood Sign
Hollywood Sign
Hollywood Sign
Hollywood Sign
Hollywood Sign

Hollywood Sign

We had decided to drive from Santa Barbara straight to Los Angeles, rather than stop off in Malibu. It was a difficult choice but it gave us the chance to spend the afternoon enjoying the hike from Griffith Park all the way up to the peak of Mt Hollywood and the iconic Hollywood Sign, via the landmark Griffith Observatory. It was sunny and hot, but we really enjoyed the epic uphill journey and the stunning views of the world famous sign and panoramas across the sprawling metropolis below. We had an amazing time and it was such an unforgettable experience...a great start to our time in Los Angeles.

Hollywood Boulevard

Hollywood Boulevard

After spending an unforgettable afternoon hiking up to the iconic Hollywood sign, we headed down into Los Angeles where we enjoyed a meal at Hard Rock Cafe before walking from the landmark Grauman’s Chinese Theatre along the world famous ‘Walk of Fame’ on Hollywood Boulevard to the corner of Hollywood & Vine!

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Beverly Hills, Los Angeles

Day 12 Itinerary

Places visited: Universal Studios Hollywood - Rodeo Drive

Universal Studios Hollywood
Universal Studios Hollywood
Universal Studios Hollywood
Universal Studios Hollywood
Universal Studios Hollywood
Universal Studios Hollywood
Universal Studios Hollywood
Universal Studios Hollywood
Universal Studios Hollywood
Universal Studios Hollywood
Universal Studios Hollywood

Universal Studios Hollywood

On our first full day in Los Angeles, we treated ourselves to a visit to Universal Studios theme park. As expected, it was different to the resort in Florida, but we had great fun and really enjoyed the attractions...and lack of queues. The best ride was the Backlot Tour, which included both Jaws and Fast & Furious as well as a tour of the Studios...and we also had the chance to meet some famous characters!

Rodeo Drive
Rodeo Drive
Rodeo Drive
Rodeo Drive
Rodeo Drive
Rodeo Drive
Rodeo Drive

Rodeo Drive

After spending the day at Universal Studios, we had time to head over to the famous shopping district of Rodeo Drive...big mistake! Only joking...we had fun quoting lines from ‘Pretty Woman’ as we wandered past the designer stores and exclusive boutiques to the the Beverley Wilshere Hotel!

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Santa Monica

Day 13 Itinerary

Places visited: Comfort Inn Santa Monica - West Los Angeles - Santa Monica Pier - Santa Monica Beach - Primo Passo Coffee Co

Comfort Inn Santa Monica - West Los Angeles
Comfort Inn Santa Monica - West Los Angeles
Comfort Inn Santa Monica - West Los Angeles
Comfort Inn Santa Monica - West Los Angeles
Comfort Inn Santa Monica - West Los Angeles

Comfort Inn Santa Monica - West Los Angeles

For our first few nights in Los Angeles, we were staying at the Comfort Inn on Santa Monica Boulevard, from where we could enjoy a great view of the California sunrise.

Santa Monica Pier
Santa Monica Pier
Santa Monica Pier
Santa Monica Pier
Santa Monica Pier
Santa Monica Pier
Santa Monica Pier
Santa Monica Pier
Santa Monica Pier

Santa Monica Pier

We love Santa Monica! After making our way to the beach, we walked all the way along the Pier...passing the ‘End of the Trail’ Route 66 sign on the way.

Santa Monica Beach

Santa Monica Beach

After wandering along the Pier, we made our way down on to Santa Monica beach and relaxed in the California sunshine for a couple of hours while we made plans for the rest of the day and tomorrow.

Primo Passo Coffee Co

Primo Passo Coffee Co

During the afternoon we wandered from Santa Monica beach through the attractive Third Street shopping district and on to Primo Passo Coffee, which was near Montana Steps. It was a lovely coffee shop on a neighbourhood high street where we enjoyed delicious coffee and muffins.

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Los Angeles, Santa Monica

Day 14 Itinerary

Places visited: Menotti's Coffee Stop - Venice Canals - Intelligentsia Coffee Venice Coffeebar - Abbot Kinney BLVD Shopping - Venice Beach - Santa Monica

Menotti's Coffee Stop
Menotti's Coffee Stop
Menotti's Coffee Stop
Menotti's Coffee Stop
Menotti's Coffee Stop

Menotti's Coffee Stop

After arriving in Venice Beach, we wandered around to the famous boardwalk before walking up Windward Avenue to Menotti’s Coffee Shop...which we had found on Instagram. It was a really cool little place and the coffee was delicious. Afterwards, we had a look in Animal House vintage clothes store next door which was full of cool t-shirts so we bought a Vans original for Katie...for only $20!

Venice Canals
Venice Canals
Venice Canals
Venice Canals
Venice Canals
Venice Canals
Venice Canals
Venice Canals
Venice Canals
Venice Canals
Venice Canals
Venice Canals
Venice Canals

Venice Canals

It was a relatively short walk from Menotti’s to Venice Canals Historic District, which was a peaceful, attractive area...very different to the edginess of Venice Beach! As we wandered alongside the canals we decided to look for the bridge and house that appeared in the Valentine’s Day movie...only to realise that we were stood right next to them!

Intelligentsia Coffee Venice Coffeebar

Intelligentsia Coffee Venice Coffeebar

After exploring Venice Beach and visiting Venice Canals, we made our way along the stylish Abbot Kinney Boulevard. We stopped for coffee (and an amazing lemon meringue croissant!) at the very cool Intelligentsia...which had an industrial style interior and a stepped seating area.

Abbot Kinney BLVD Shopping
Abbot Kinney BLVD Shopping
Abbot Kinney BLVD Shopping
Abbot Kinney BLVD Shopping
Abbot Kinney BLVD Shopping

Abbot Kinney BLVD Shopping

After leaving Venice Canals, we found some locations that appeared in the Californication TV series before walking along the famous Abbot Kinney Boulevard...a street lined with independent boutiques and stylish restaurants that had stunningly staged store fronts and wall murals. It was such an interesting street to walk down...Venice Beach was full of surprises!

Venice Beach

Venice Beach

We were so glad that we had given ourselves a whole day to spend at Venice Beach as there was so much to see and explore - Venice Canals, Abbot Kinney Boulevard, the famous Boardwalk, Muscle Beach...it was a place full of contrasts and surprises!

Santa Monica
Santa Monica
Santa Monica
Santa Monica
Santa Monica
Santa Monica
Santa Monica

Santa Monica

After spending a memorable day exploring Venice Beach, we drove along to Santa Monica and headed straight down to the beach in time to catch another stunning sunset...they just keep getting better! It was such a special experience as we watched the sun lower on the horizon behind the famous Pier and the Pacific Park wheel...amazing!

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Laguna Beach, Huntington Beach, Newport Beach

Day 15 Itinerary

Places visited: Huntington Beach - Newport Beach Pier - Laguna Beach - Ruby's Diner

Huntington Beach
Huntington Beach
Huntington Beach
Huntington Beach
Huntington Beach
Huntington Beach
Huntington Beach
Huntington Beach
Huntington Beach
Huntington Beach
Huntington Beach
Huntington Beach
Huntington Beach

Huntington Beach

We spent Saturday morning at Huntington Beach where there was a beach volleyball tournament and a surf competition taking place. After taking pictures of the surfers during our walk along the Pier, we headed into the centre which had a real ‘surfer’ vibe with open air markets, surf shops...and even a Volkswagen convention with rows of gleaming Camper Vans lining the streets.

Newport Beach Pier
Newport Beach Pier
Newport Beach Pier
Newport Beach Pier
Newport Beach Pier
Newport Beach Pier
Newport Beach Pier
Newport Beach Pier
Newport Beach Pier

Newport Beach Pier

After leaving Huntington Beach, we drove down the coast to the marina city of Newport Beach...the ‘yachtie’ capital of the O.C. (Orange County). We enjoyed a coffee at the out of the way but lovely Common Room Roasters before driving down the Balboa Peninsula to the beach. We walked along the beachfront path then relaxed on the white sand in the hot sunshine by the Pier.

Laguna Beach

Laguna Beach

Late in the afternoon, we drove from Newport Beach on to Laguna Beach which was a lovely seafront town full of independent boutiques and restaurants. We treated ourselves to coffee and cake at Zinc (a good recommendation by a local couple) before wandering down to the beach, then continuing on our journey.

Ruby's Diner

Ruby's Diner

After a day of visiting Huntington Beach, Newport Beach, Laguna Beach then enjoying a stunning sunset down at the secluded Thousand Steps Beach, we treated ourselves to an evening meal at Ruby’s Diner, about a mile back along Pacific Highway. With vintage cars parked outside and classy 1950s style decor inside, Ruby’s Auto Diner looked fantastic...like something from a movie set!

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San Diego, San Diego County

Day 16 Itinerary

Places visited: Copa Vida - Bird Rock Coffee Roasters - San Diego - Ellen Browning Scripps Memorial Pier

Copa Vida

Copa Vida

After giving ourselves another early start, we had spent the first part of the morning at Sunset Cliffs before heading into San Diego. We wandered through the historic Gas Lamp Quarter then made our way over to Copa Vida - a really bright and airy coffee kitchen next to the San Diego Padres baseball stadium.

Bird Rock Coffee Roasters

Bird Rock Coffee Roasters

On the recommendation of a local, we headed for the ‘Little Italy’ neighbourhood where we found a great coffee shop called Bird Rock Roasters. While we enjoyed a delicious coffee and cake sat in the open window fronts, we watched the planes fly surprisingly low overhead as they came into land at the nearby city airport.

San Diego

San Diego

San Diego’s palm-tree lined waterfront looked stunning in the blazing California sunshine but we were underwhelmed by the historic Gas Lamp District and there was no real city-centre as such. We managed to find two excellent coffee shops in the attractive East Village and Little Italy neighbourhoods but after wandering around the city, rather than explore Balboa Park, we decided to head for La Jolla...the nearby resort where we were advised the locals spent their weekends.

Ellen Browning Scripps Memorial Pier
Ellen Browning Scripps Memorial Pier
Ellen Browning Scripps Memorial Pier
Ellen Browning Scripps Memorial Pier
Ellen Browning Scripps Memorial Pier

Ellen Browning Scripps Memorial Pier

After spending the day in San Diego, we made our way to nearby La Jolla later in the afternoon. We had a look around the very modern (outdoor) Westfield shopping centre before heading over to the beach, where we enjoyed a stunning sunset at Scripps Pier.

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Huntington Beach, San Clemente

Day 17 Itinerary

Places visited: Bear Coast Coffee - Huntington Beach

Bear Coast Coffee
Bear Coast Coffee
Bear Coast Coffee
Bear Coast Coffee
Bear Coast Coffee
Bear Coast Coffee
Bear Coast Coffee
Bear Coast Coffee
Bear Coast Coffee
Bear Coast Coffee
Bear Coast Coffee
Bear Coast Coffee
Bear Coast Coffee

Bear Coast Coffee

On our way from San Diego back to Huntington Beach we decided to stop at San Clemente...and it turned out to be a little gem. The view across the railroad to the stunning beach and historic Pier while we sat in the covered terrace outside Bear Coast Coffee was so memorable. It was such a special little spot that we had stumbled on...we even bought a branded sweatshirt as a souvenir!

Huntington Beach
Huntington Beach
Huntington Beach
Huntington Beach
Huntington Beach
Huntington Beach
Huntington Beach
Huntington Beach
Huntington Beach
Huntington Beach
Huntington Beach
Huntington Beach
Huntington Beach

Huntington Beach

After spending the morning in San Diego and the afternoon in the delightful San Clemente, we were back in Huntington Beach in time to witness yet another unforgettable sunset...absolutely stunning!

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Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, West Hollywood

Day 18 Itinerary

Places visited: Melrose Ave Shopping District - Beverly Hills - Dodger Stadium

Melrose Ave Shopping District
Melrose Ave Shopping District
Melrose Ave Shopping District
Melrose Ave Shopping District
Melrose Ave Shopping District
Melrose Ave Shopping District
Melrose Ave Shopping District

Melrose Ave Shopping District

On the penultimate day of our epic California Road Trip we drove into Los Angeles where we took a quick trip to the impressive Walt Disney Concert Hall before heading to the Melrose District. We had coffee at Point Five before wandering along Melrose Avenue between Fairfax and Beverley, taking in the murals, street art and vintage fashion boutiques.

Beverly Hills

Beverly Hills

After leaving Melrose District, we drove on through Melrose Place to Beverly Hills where we took photos of the iconic Beverley Hills Hotel signage, the world famous Hollywood sign in the distant hills and Paramount Studios.

Dodger Stadium
Dodger Stadium
Dodger Stadium
Dodger Stadium
Dodger Stadium
Dodger Stadium
Dodger Stadium

Dodger Stadium

After spending the day exploring the Melrose District and Beverley Hills neighbourhoods of Los Angeles, we enjoyed a meal at Sawyer in Silver Lake before driving on to nearby Dodger Stadium. We bought an LA Dodgers cap from one of the street hawkers that were entertaining the queueing traffic. The atmosphere inside the 56,000 seater stadium was electric as we watched the Dodgers take on the Colorado Rockies in our first baseball game.

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Anaheim

Day 19 Itinerary

Places visited: Disneyland Park

Disneyland Park
Disneyland Park
Disneyland Park
Disneyland Park
Disneyland Park
Disneyland Park
Disneyland Park
Disneyland Park
Disneyland Park
Disneyland Park
Disneyland Park
Disneyland Park
Disneyland Park

Disneyland Park

We had decided to spend the last day of our unforgettable California Road Trip at Disneyland and were on our first ride (Space Mountain : Ghost Galaxy) by 9:15! We rode Splash Mountain, Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, the Indiana Jones Adventure, Pirates of the Caribbean, Jungle Cruise and Buzz Lightyear’s Astro Blasters...it was great fun! We spent the evening at Downtown Disney, which was decorated in pumpkins ready for Halloween, before watching the fireworks display that was taking place at the adjacent Disney’s Californian Adventure theme park. A memorable day to finish off our amazing holiday.

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Los Angeles

Day 20 Itinerary

Places visited: LAX airport (LAX)

LAX airport (LAX)

LAX airport (LAX)

After our incredible California Road Trip, it was time to go home. We left our hotel at 6 o’clock in the morning and drove to LAX airport where we dropped off our rental car at Thrifty and checked into our flight to Seattle. As we enjoyed a coffee from Starbucks, we reflected on how amazing the last three weeks had been...feeling very different to when we were last in LAX!

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