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American West Coast Road Trip

So I haven’t had a post about what I really want to talk about for a while, but now I am taking this opportunity to write about one of my most desired trips to do before I die, which is to do a road trip down the United States west coast. Starting in Seattle you then go to  Olympic National Park, Portland, then along the Oregon Coast to Crater Lake, then on to Redwood National Park, through to Napa Valley, on to San Francisco, to Monterey, down the Pacific Coast Highway to Los Angeles, then finally finishing in San Diego.

While I have been to Los Angeles and San Diego I find them both worthwhile cities to revisit because there is a lot to see and do that you cannot possibly cover in one trip, or at least I wasn’t able too. Last time in San Diego I went to the San Diego Zoo, Sea World and the Wildlife Park which was probably the best part, as all the animals had acres and areas of land to roam and graze whereas I found the zoo to contain the animals in too small of areas for my liking. And then Sea World of course was also very cool with all the marine animal exhibits that we land locked residents do not get to see very often. It was unfortunate that I did not have the time to go to Legoland while there also because having been to the Legoland in Denmark and knowing how great that experience I would highly recommend visiting the one in San Diego because the Lego structures are incredible!

I have been to Los Angeles twice now and still look forward to heading back again one day, while there I have seen Venice Beach, the Chinese Grauman Theatre, toured the stars homes (always my favorite) walked down Rodeo Drive, went to Universal Studios, and Warner Brothers which was probably one of the best tours I have ever been on! At Warner brothers we hopped onto a trolley and our tour guide took us to the area where many of our favorite shows are and have been filmed, these included Friends, Dukes of Hazzard and Pretty Little Liars. After we went on to see the area where many famous movie cars are kept, this included the van from Scooby Doo, the Bat Mobile, and the orange Charger from Dukes of Hazzard. The final excitement of the tour was when they took us into a set and it turns out to me the set where The Big Bang Theory is filmed and on our way there we past Ellen DeGeneres’s office. Throughout the tour it was just unreal to think of all the huge names which had walked and performed in the same place that you were. Los Angeles is also home to Disney land however I have not been there yet although maybe next time. Oh and while in Los Angeles be sure to visit Santa Monica and walk the famous pier which contains a small theme park, souvenir shops and a restaurant, that in its own can easily soak up an afternoon. These are just a few of the things to do while in this city so be sure to read up on what the city has to offer so you can make your trip memorable and exciting according to how you want it to be.

As to everywhere else that this road trip entail I have not been to any of them. However the American Road Trip Company has some beautiful pictures and a full itinerary of things to see and do while conquering this journey. And while on the coast be sure to walk down a few piers because they are always relaxing and provide a great ending to a busy day of traveling or touring while on your special vacation.