The California Coast + Joshua Tree National Park | US Road Trip Days 1-3
We road tripped from Seattle to Texas for the holidays and during the first 3 days of the trip we spent time on the California Coast (including Big Sur) and Joshua Tree National Park! We experienced the BEST sunsets and sunrises, indulged in a California classic, and saw some crazy beautiful views along the California Coast.
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LODGING
Jordan Creek Rest Area--VERY nice rest stop if you ever need to sleep in your car: https://goo.gl/maps/axRn4XV3MWB2
Marina Dunes RV Park: http://marinadunesrv.com/
Arizona Oasis: https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/21976156
FOOD
Matt’s BBQ: https://www.yelp.com/biz/matts-bbq-portland
In N Out Burger: https://www.yelp.com/biz/in-n-out-burger-seaside-8
We packed food to eat for all other meals to save $$$
COFFEE
Water + Leaves: https://www.yelp.com/biz/water-and-leaves-monterey-2
ACTIVITIES
Monterey Old Fisherman’s Wharf: https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g32737-d144837-Reviews-Old_Fisherman_s_Wharf-Monterey_Monterey_County_California.html
Garrapata State Park--We hung out at Garrapata Beach, which is the only dog friendly area: https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g32172-d116835-Reviews-Garrapata_State_Park-Carmel_Monterey_County_California.html
McWay Falls: https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g240329-d1379030-Reviews-McWay_Falls-Big_Sur_California.html
Joshua Tree National Park: https://www.nps.gov/jotr/index.htm
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Hi y'all! We’re Adam and Kathryn, an adventurous married couple living in a Sprinter van! You can often find us scoping out the best coffee shops, eating tacos, climbing mountains, cuddling our fur child Kona, and dreaming about Hawaii.
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