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      ⚡️ Southern California Road Trip: Deserts, Mountains and Valleys

      ⚡️ Southern California Road Trip: Deserts, Mountains and Valleys
      Starts from

      Los Angeles

      CO2 Savings

      192 lb

      Activities

      19

      Duration

      2 days

      Length

      359 mi

      Price
      $ 4.99

      Guide details

      Starts from

      Los Angeles

      Transportation

      Electric Car

      CO2 Savings

      192 lb

      Guidance

      Self-Guided

      Duration

      2 days

      Length

      359 mi

      Price
      $ 4.99
      Nature AttractionsActive Leisure⚡ Electric Routes
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      Created by:

      Spencer Spellman
      Spencer Spellman
      Travel Expert

      Highlights

      • Immerse yourself in the wonders and oddities of the Southern California desert.
      • Experience Hollywood's Old West movie set, Pioneertown.
      • Explore the mountains just outside of L.A.
      This route includes CCS charging stations. For Tesla Superchargers, follow this link.
      Southern California is full of unique landscapes, not the least of which are the mountains and desert east of Los Angeles. This road trip makes a beeline for the desert, where dinosaurs, old western movie sets, and sweeping desert landscapes await. It's a little taste of Old Hollywood and the uniqueness of the Southern California's desert.
      The second half of the trip explores the towering mountains in the distance of L.A. Here, winding roads, mountainous lakes, and charming mountain towns dot the drive.
      This road trip offers a little bit of everything, from great food experiences to unique attractions to historic landmarks to outdoor opportunities and more.

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      Travel itinerary

      Eastbound To The Palm Desert
      8 Activities to Visit

      Day 1

      149 mi0.7 mi

      Eastbound To The Palm Desert

      Get an early start on your day, making your way out of L.A. by 8 a.m. to beat the weekend traffic. Today is for exploring Southern California's Palm Desert region. Spring and summer days can get quite hot, so I recommend packing water for the trip.
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      Discover Southern California's National Forests
      11 Activities to Visit

      Day 2

      209 mi

      Discover Southern California's National Forests

      Adventure and nature awaits. It's time to explore some of Southern California's national forests on the way back to Los Angeles. While day 1 was marked by desert attractions and adventures, today is for exploring the mountains that can be seen far in the distance from L.A.

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