Before you get on the road go through the checklist.  Yeah, I know, it can be seem like a pain because it takes a little time and you already have plenty of packing to get done.  But this is just a basic list and it’s worth the time.  Just think, rather than sitting by your overheating...
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California Road Trip: Welcome to San Onofre Bluffs! At $16/night (Off-Season) or $20/night (In-Season), the sandy beaches of San Onofre are the perfect place to stop if you are completing/starting your California road trip in San Diego. If you are looking for a romantic getaway for two, this might not be the best...
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California Road Trip: The editors of So Elsewhere have put together a comprehensive list of free (and incredibly cheap) things to do in the Los Angeles area. Enjoy The Getty Center, the Hammer Museum, the Olympic Spa, the Hollywood Sign and more!
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As we came to the end of a long trip down the Big Sur section of the California coast we pulled over at a convenient parking lot to stretch our legs and let the dog have a pit stop. As we wandered away from the car we heard strange wailing noises coming from the adjacent...
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Here is a list of our five favorite highway turnouts along the California coast. These are roadside stops where you can have a peaceful stop and a free overnight in the car.
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Travel writer Scott Martelle has done what most travel writers (i.e. the writers of So Elsewhere) would love to do: travel to exciting new places and indulge in delicious beer (not while driving of course!).
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California Roadtrip: Take a break from the driving and stop in Arcata to sip on a few free mimosa's with the country's top pot growers. Welcome to the Heart of Humboldt County!
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