19 Attractions to Visit
⚡️ Southern California Road Trip: Deserts, Mountains and Valleys
Starts from
Los Angeles
Transportation
Electric Car
CO2 Savings
87 kg
Guidance
Self-Guided
Attractions
19
Duration
2 Days
Length
577 km
Guide details
Starts from
Los Angeles
Transportation
Electric Car
CO2 Savings
87 kg
Guidance
Self-Guided
Duration
2 Days
Length
577 km
Price
Created By:
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.
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.
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.
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.
Spencer Spellman
Travel Expert
- 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.
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Travel Itinerary
8 Attractions to Visit
Day 1
240 km997 m
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.
18:00
11 Attractions to Visit
Day 2
337 km
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.