All the Best Places to Visit on a California Road Trip: LA to Lake Tahoe

Uploaded December 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

Planning a trip to the Golden State? Don't book anything until you watch this! From the BIG Highway 1 reopening news to the honest truth about tourist traps like Hollywood, I’m breaking down everything you need to know for 2026.

00:00 - California Road Trip 2026: Total Costs & 5 Mistakes to Avoid
01:03 - The Southern Hub: Los Angeles
03:15 - The Drive: LA to San Diego
03:46 - The Southern Terminus: San Diego
05:32 - The Drive: San Diego to Joshua Tree
07:34 - The Drive: Joshua Tree to Santa Barbara
09:43 - The Drive: Santa Barbara to Big Sur
10:04 - The Iconic Drive: Big Sur & Highway 1
12:40 - The Drive: Big Sur to San Francisco
13:01 - The Northern Hub: San Francisco
12:58 - The Drive: San Francisco to Yosemite
17:40 - The Drive: Yosemite to Lake Tahoe

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