This vacation is perfect for you if you enjoy travelling and seeing some of the most breathtaking desert landscapes on the planet! With good reason, the Southwest region of America is regarded as one of the world’s best places to travel for 2 weeks road trip in USA West Coast. You may question what this area has to offer. Indeed, the Grand Canyon exists, but there is so much more! Imagine every Wild West film you’ve ever seen, complete with odd yet fascinating red rock formations, tall green cacti, guys on horses, deep, colourful canyons, lengthy highways that lead to the unknown, and an authentic Native American experience. There are so many places to see that it would take a month to see them all. Unfortunately, we were only able to visit this incredibly unique region of the world for 14 days. We are here to share with you a full itinerary for a 2 weeks road trip along the USA West Coast.
We think road trips are the best type of travel. The kind that offers you total freedom to do and go as you choose and unleashes your inner spontaneity. Road excursions, in our opinion, are soul-nourishing and ought to be taken every year. You have no justifications if you’re an American. This nation has a lot to offer!
Day 1 of 2 Weeks Road Trip in USA West Coast
You should begin and end your journey in the Los Angeles area. Try to spend at least one day exploring beach towns or experiencing the Hollywood lifestyle. Santa Monica, Venice, and, of course, Malibu were our favorites among coastal communities. Enjoy a sunset at the Santa Monica Pier, and don’t miss the iconic Venice sign near Venice Beach. Aside from the coastal villages, take a trek to the Hollywood Sign viewpoint and drive through the neighboring palm-lined alleys.
Day 2: Palm Springs
Begin your day with the trip from Los Angeles to Palm Springs, which takes you from the shore to the desert. The drive takes approximately 2.5 hours.
Los Angeles is a large city in Southern California that serves as the hub for the country’s film and television industries. Studio tours are available near the Hollywood sign from Paramount Pictures, Universal, and Warner Brothers. On Hollywood Boulevard, the TCL Chinese Theatre exhibits celebrities’ handprints and footprints, the Walk of Fame recognizes thousands of luminaries, and vendors offer maps to celebrity houses.
Day 3: Death Valley
Start your day by exploring a bit of Palm Springs and then set off to Death Valley, the drive is 5 hours long. Death Valley is a desert valley in Eastern California’s northern Mojave Desert, which borders the Great Basin Desert. It is said to be the hottest place on Earth during the summer. Death Valley’s Badwater Basin has the lowest elevation in North America, 282 feet below sea level.
Day 4 and 5: Las Vegas
Once you are done with Death Valley and hiking in Death Valley, start with your drive to the next stop which is Las Vegas. The drive from Death Valley to Las Vegas is only 2.5 Hours. Las Vegas, sometimes known as Sin City or simply Vegas, is the most populous city in the US state of Nevada and the county seat of Clark County. The Las Vegas Valley metropolitan region is the largest in the larger Mojave Desert and the second-largest in the Southwest United States.
Day 6: Bryce Canyon National Park
After the two day long fun in Las Vegas drive to Bryce Canyon which is 4 hours away from Las Vegas. The park’s main attraction is Bryce Canyon, which, despite its name, is actually a cluster of massive natural amphitheaters on the eastern side of the Paunsaugunt Plateau. Bryce is notable for its geological features known as hoodoos, which were formed by frost weathering and stream erosion of the river and lake bed sedimentary rock. Visitors to the park can enjoy stunning views thanks to the rocks’ red, orange, and white colors. Bryce Canyon National Park is substantially smaller and at a greater elevation than nearby Zion National Park. The rim of Bryce ranges from 8,000 to 9,000 feet (2,400 to 2,700 meters). Make sure you watch the Sunset!
Day 7 and 8: Moab
Watch the sunrise in Bryce Canyon and leave for Moab, it is a 4-hour drive and there are so many hiking places that you will have to stay here for at least 2 days. Moab is a city in east Utah. It serves as the gateway to Arches National Park’s spectacular red rock formations. Canyonlands National Park in the Southwest is home to Mesas and Buttes cut by the Green and Colorado rivers, as well as Native American rock art. Dinosaur tracks can be found at locations such as Bull Canyon Overlook and Copper Ridge. The Museum of Moab houses dinosaur bones and archaeological artefacts.
The most popular hike in Arches is to Delicate Arch. This is the arch that appears in most images and on Utah’s license plate. That hike is slightly more challenging and longer (4.8 km or 3 miles), but it is well worth the effort if you have the time. Make sure to bring lots of water, especially in the summer when the heat is almost unbearable around midday.
Day 9 and 10: Monument Valley
If you are visiting the USA, you need to visit Monument Valley! It is a 2.5-hour drive away from Moab. Monument Valley, a red-sand desert region on the Arizona-Utah border, is best known for Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park’s towering sandstone buttes. The winding 17-mile Valley Drive leads to the park, which is commonly used as a filming setting in Western films. The iconic, sharply inclined Mittens Buttes can be observed from the road or viewpoints such as John Ford’s Point.
Day 11: Page, Arizona
Make a quick stop in Page which is 2-hour away from Monument Valley and go to Horseshoe Bend for your Instagram. Page Arizona is where the majority of Southwest travelers schedule Horseshoe Bend trips. Horseshoe Bend provides photographers with one of the most colorful and spectacular views in the world. The 270-degree bend of the Colorado River is viewable from a 1000-foot overlook with panoramic views of the river.
Day 12 & 13: Sedona, Arizona
It is a 3-hour drive from Page to Sedona. Sedona is the place where you refresh yourself and even ride a helicopter over mountains if you want! Sedona is an Arizona desert hamlet near Flagstaff, is surrounded by red sandstone buttes, steep canyon walls, and pine trees. It’s known for its pleasant climate and thriving arts scene. Uptown Sedona is packed with New Age boutiques, spas, and art galleries. Several trailheads on the town’s outskirts lead to Red Rock State Park, which provides opportunities for bird-watching, hiking, and picnicking.
Day 14: Sant Monica
Try and reach by night so that you don’t miss the sunrise from Devil’s Bridge. Santa Monica is a seaside community located west of Downtown Los Angeles. Palisades Park surrounds Santa Monica Beach and provides views of the Pacific Ocean. Santa Monica Pier is home to the Pacific Park amusement park, the historic Looff Hippodrome Carousel, and the Santa Monica Pier Aquarium. Muscle Beach, an outdoor gym that opened in the 1930s, is located next to the pier. Bergamot Station, located in the city center, is home to various art galleries.
