Surely, if you want to see the world from the ground floor, you need to get on a road trip. It’s a way to get down and dirty with every aspect of living the life the locals live.
Of course, it’s also a way to save money, especially if you get a campervan. But, when you are making the most of what the west coast has to offer, you need to get on a road trip from Bakersfield to Tijuana, via Los Angeles.
So, what are the best places to visit on this stretch of road?
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Bakersfield
It depends on what you really want out of this lush landscape. There are so many little treats for the budding tourist, from the Kern County Museum to Murray Family Farms. There’s also places like the Sam Lynn Ballpark that gives you a taste of a warm summer’s evening, a cup of beer in hand, enjoying the staple sport of American life. But you need to rest and recuperate before sampling the dizzying heights of what’s to come…
LA
What can we say about Los Angeles that hasn’t already been said? The entertainment capital of the world gives you so many options, that they cannot be listed here.
From the Hollywood Bowl to the Hollywood Sign, and everything in between, you will get your share of entertainment, but if you aren’t really interested in the Hollywood Walk of Fame or Mann’s Chinese Theater, get yourself to the Original Farmers Market on West 3rd Street. Yes, it’s quite upscale, but the food there is something else. Whatever you want, you’ve got it!
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San Diego
Before stopping off in Tijuana and sampling the sunshine and siestas, San Diego is a great place to rest and recuperate. Treat yourself to an overnight stay one of the many hotels such as Parc Suites San Diego, and hit the town. Or if you want something a bit more relaxing, Coronado Beach will give you that lazy time you really need.
If you are looking to stop over for a couple of days before basking in the sunshine of Tijuana, it’s time to get some education under your belt, and visit the USS Midway Museum. Of course, San Diego is big on its military, so why don’t you take the opportunity to soak it all up?
Tijuana
Is it the happiest place on Earth? Possibly not, but it feels like it when you are there. Such a colorful and vibrant city, you can delve deep into the tourist spots, such as the Avenida Revolucion, or if you are all about the Mexican foods, you have a lot of choices.
You can either go to one of the many market food stores and sample the cuisine of the streets, or you can head to one of the upscale restaurants, such as Caesar’s Restaurant Bar, and sample where the original recipe for Caesar salad was claimed to have originated from!
With bellies full, minds educated, and your eyes full to the brim with color, from Bakersfield to Tijuana, it’s a road trip that has to be experienced if you’re looking for what the West Coast can give you.
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