Road trip destinations across California

Exploring Newport beach and San Diego
2023-04-15
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Road trip destinations across California

Balboa Island and Balboa village fun zone are some interesting places to explore

Across the state beloved for its road trips, Visit California compiles a list of unmissable road trip destinations for a perfect family-friendly holiday.
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Road trips in California are loved for the diverse landscapes and attractions of the Golden State, from the scenic Pacific Coast Highway to the majestic Redwood forests. Visit California, the tourism promotion organisation of the state, has listed one such incredible, family-friendly road trip. It encompasses a four-day itinerary that includes two theme parks, beach time, and plenty of tasty bites with three stops on the trip within a 160-km span. Fly in and out of Orange County’s John Wayne Airport, where the trip begins, or out of San Diego International Airport, where the trip ends.

Newport Beach

California

Electric boat rentals are available in Lido Marina Village

Visit California says that among some of Newport Beach attractions are many of its beaches and a small amusement park, as well as walkable streets lined with boutiques. Balboa Island and Balboa village fun zone are some interesting places to explore, with their carnival games and ferris wheels. Electric boat rentals are also available in Lido Marina Village. Some good nearby spots to pick up lunch or eat afterward: Hopdoddy Burger Bar, Sushi Roku, and Avila’s El Ranchito.

Where to stay: Balboa Bay Resort, a waterfront resort in Orange County with a pool, spa, and easy access to water sports.

Carlsbad

California

Hopdoddy Burger Bar, Sushi Roku, and Avila’s El Ranchito are good places to explore

The next day, according to the suggested itinerary, in Newport Beach, visitors can drive 80 km south to Carlsbad in northern San Diego County. Legoland California is an exciting destination for the kids with their assortment of rides and roller coasters. Some of the favorites are Driving School and Pirate Reef, where kids can control boats and shoot water. Families can also enjoy the theme park’s Sea Life Aquarium with its glowing bioluminescence exhibit.

Where to stay: The Cassara Carlsbad, a condo-style hotel next door to Legoland California.

Sesame Place San Diego

California

Visitors will love the town of Chula Vista, home of Sesame Place San Diego

The statement adds that Sesame Place is the first Certified Autism Centre (CAC) theme park in the country that offers special needs families amenities including quiet zones, noise-cancelling headphones, and educated personnel. Some of the park’s features will be loved by all families like the colourful sign right inside the park entrance that lays out all the rides’ different height requirements. Visitors explore the town of Chula Vista, home of Sesame Place San Diego. The park has both water-park features and traditional rides and offers daily live shows and meet-and-greets with Sesame Street characters.

Where to stay: At the Cassara, from where Sesame Place is just a 45-minute drive south.

In addition, both Orange County and San Diego County have plenty of oceanfront expanses where visitors can unplug and explore uncharted expanses.

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