The drive from Los Angeles to San Diego takes just two hours on paper. In reality, this stretch of California coast is one of the most underrated road trips in the state, and most travelers blow through it in a rush to get from one city to the other, missing everything in between.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
My husband Fer and I did this route back in July 2010, as part of a month-long US road trip that also covered the Route 66. It’s been a while, sure \u2014 but the stops that are actually worth it haven’t changed much. What has changed is pricing and a few practical details, so I’ll be upfront throughout this post about what’s timeless experience versus what you should double-check before you go.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Grab a notepad (or your phone) and let’s get into it: what’s genuinely worth stopping for, and what you can skip without regret.<\/p>\n\n\n\n