Southern California Good Sam Road Trip: From the Ocean to the Desert
Explore all sides of the Golden State’s southland
Image Caption: Photo Credit: Don Ramey Logan
From beaches to mountains and deserts to theme parks, the six stops pm this road trip let you experience all the highlights of SoCal. Begin in San Diego, a haven of surf and sun, then journey to Julian for gold mining history and delicious apple pie. Continue to Borrego Springs for desert hikes and metal sculptures, to Palm Springs to explore its mid-century architecture and to Anaheim for Disney magic. Cap off your trip with a coastal retreat at Newport’s beautiful harbors and shores.
Click on the numbered icons to explore the Golden State’s most treasured destinations on this 299-mile adventure.
Melissa Li
Melissa Li is a travel writer from Vancouver, Canada. She has explored over 75 countries and wants to inspire you to do the same. From diving wrecks in Indonesia to snorkeling with sea turtles in Mexico's open ocean, Melissa never passes up an underwater adventure when she's somewhere warm. She's also a passionate foodie, cat lover, and amateur photographer.
