12 Days of Driving in the Western U.S.: San Francisco, Los Angeles, Las Vegas, Grand Canyon, Yellowstone

9 cities | 15 attraction(s) | total distance 9053 km

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This travel guide is a 12-day western driving itinerary planner that passes through attractions such as San Francisco, Los Angeles, Las Vegas, the Grand Canyon, Page City and Yellowstone Park. The itinerary includes city sightseeing, nature appreciation and visits to some of the famous attractions, providing visitors with a colorful travel experience. The itinerary covers diverse attractions such as coastlines, deserts, dams, the Grand Canyon and Yellowstone Park, aiming to give tourists diverse views and experiences.

Day1: San Francisco

3 attraction(s) · 8 km

This is a 12-day self-drive itinerary, arriving in San Francisco on the first day and visiting the main downtown attractions such as the Golden Gate Bridge, Fisherman's Wharf, and the Nine Streets of Flowers.

Golden Gate Bridge

The Golden Gate Bridge is a famous landmark in San Francisco and also a modern engineering marvel. The bridge is approximately 2,737.4 meters long, 27.5 meters wide, and 227.4 meters high, spanning across the Golden Gate Strait and connecting San Francisco and Marin County. After four years of construction and costing 35.5 million dollars, the bridge became an excellent example of design and engineering. The Golden Gate Bridge features an international orange vibrant appearance, which can still be easily seen on top of the bridge even on foggy days.

7 km

Fisherman’s Wharf

Fisherman's Wharf is a historical and cultural landmark in San Francisco, and its reputation is well known. The wharf is located within the range from Ghirardelli Square to Pier 35, with Pier 39 being the most lively. Visitors can wander around various specialty shops and restaurants around Pier 39, and also have the opportunity to admire the adorable seals and enjoy the stunning views of the Golden Gate Bridge, Bay Bridge, and Alcatraz. This is a must-see attraction in San Francisco.

2 km

Lombard Street

Lombard Street is one of the famous tourist attractions in San Francisco. Due to its eight sharp turns in a short section of road, the scenery is adorned with green plants and flowers along the road, creating a beautiful and pleasant view. Local Chinese people call it the "Crooked Flower Street", which has become one of the must-visit attractions for tourists.

Day2: Monterey > Carmel

2 attraction(s) · 3132 km

Travel south along Highway 1, enjoying the beautiful coastline scenery along the way, with stops in Monterey, Carmel and other small towns on the way, before finally arriving in Los Angeles to check into your hotel.

Monterey

3132 km

Carmel (name)

Day3: Los Angeles

2 attraction(s) · 5 km

This Los Angeles trip is scheduled to visit Hollywood Walk of Fame, Universal Studios and other attractions.

Hollywood Walk of Fame

The Hollywood Walk of Fame is actually located on the pedestrian walkways on both sides of Hollywood Boulevard, stretching about 1.3 miles from Gower Street to La Brea Avenue. The avenue was first built in 1958, with 1500 stars representing celebrities from various fields such as film, TV, radio, theater, and music. Since 1968, new stars have been continuously added and there are now over 2500 stars.

5 km

Universal Studios Hollywood

Universal Studios Hollywood is a theme park located in the downtown area of Los Angeles, adjacent to the shopping pedestrian street of Universal CityWalk. It is an entertainment city where amusement facilities and movie/TV shooting studios are integrated. You can step into the movies here, experience the excitement and excitement with famous animated characters and action heroes. The most popular special projects include adventuring with Harry Potter, riding the Transformers 3D roller coaster, exploring the secrets of Hollywood movie production, experiencing the Kong 360 degree 3D adventure, and riding virtual roller coasters with Minions and The Simpsons for thrills and laughter. In addition, you can visit the "Special Effects Stage" to learn the secrets behind the scenes of making movies, or explore with Shrek and Donkey. Hollywood Universal Studios, here, the charm of the movie is everywhere, waiting for you to explore.

Day4: Las Vegas

1 attraction(s) · 0 km

Drive from Los Angeles to Las Vegas, enjoying the desert scenery along the way, check in to your hotel upon arrival and experience the Las Vegas nightlife in the evening.

Las Vegas

Day5: Las Vegas

1 attraction(s) · 0 km

We will visit the famous hotels and casinos on the Las Vegas Strip and have the option to watch a show or participate in other entertainment.

Las Vegas Boulevard

Las Vegas Boulevard is a major road in the Las Vegas Valley area of Nevada, with a length of 82.7 kilometers. The southern section of the road is known for its dense concentration of casinos and hotels, and is known as "the Strip." Once a part of U.S. Route 91 in Nevada, the highway was an important route linking Los Angeles and Salt Lake City. However, it was later replaced by the new Interstate 15, and now Las Vegas Boulevard mainly handles local traffic, with some sections being part of Nevada State Route 604.

Day6: Las Vegas > canyon

2 attraction(s) · 274 km

This tour will start in Las Vegas with a visit to the famous Hoover Dam and then continue to the Grand Canyon, choosing the right spots to enjoy the breathtaking views of the Grand Canyon.

Hoover Dam

274 km

Grand Canyon Visitor Center

Hub for park information, bike rentals, coffee, exhibits & historical artifacts, plus a gift shop.

Day7: Grand Canyon National Park

1 attraction(s) · 0 km

You can choose to do a hike or a helicopter tour of the Grand Canyon, with the option of staying nearby for the night.

GRAND Canyon Village

In the Grand Canyon, this is the most developed and mature tourist area, where you can obtain various tourism information and enjoy multiple convenient tourism services.

Day8: canyon > Page

2 attraction(s) · 112 km

Enjoy the beautiful scenery on the way to Pegi city and upon arrival check in to your hotel for rest or free time.

Grand Canyon Visitor Center

Hub for park information, bike rentals, coffee, exhibits & historical artifacts, plus a gift shop.

112 km

Page

Day9:

0 attraction(s) · 0 km

Drive from Page to Yellowstone, enjoying the views along the way, and check into your hotel or camp on arrival.

Day10: Teton County

1 attraction(s) · 0 km

This tour explores famous sites in Yellowstone such as Old Faithful Geyser and Grand Prismatic Hot Springs, with the option of hiking or wildlife viewing.

Grand Prismatic Spring

300-ft.-wide hot spring with a boardwalk offering views of its famously rainbow-colored edges.

Day11: San Francisco

1 attraction(s) · 0 km

On the way back to San Francisco from Yellowstone Park, you can pass through the scenic road, enjoy the scenery on the road, take a proper rest and feel the peaceful beauty of nature.

San Francisco

Day12: San Francisco

1 attraction(s) · 0 km

This tour starts in San Francisco with a trip to Disneyland, the famous children's park, followed by a drive to Los Angeles, the foodie capital, to visit Hollywood and Santa Monica Beach, and then a full driving tour along Highway 1 to San Francisco.