Ultimate USA Cross-Country Road Trip: California Coast, Historic Route 66, Arizona & Texas

Base yourself around the waterfront for easy walking, streetcar access, and scenic bay views safely outside high-crime corridors.

Drive across this iconic single-arch concrete bridge perched over dramatic ocean cliffs along Highway 1.

A mandatory stop along Big Sur to view the 80-foot waterfall cascading directly onto a pristine cove beach.

Check into this colorful, mid-century modern resort known for its vibrant architecture, lush mountain-view pool, and relaxed desert vibe.

Enjoy crafted cocktails and fresh Mexican snacks at this lively spot inside The Saguaro.

Stroll down Palm Springs' main thoroughfare, lined with palm trees, boutiques, art galleries, and open-air cafes.

Snap a photo with the massive 26-foot statue celebrating Marilyn Monroe's iconic Hollywood heritage in Palm Springs.

Take a self-guided driving tour through Old Las Palmas and Vista Las Palmas to admire iconic mid-century modern single-story homes backed by rugged mountains.

Famous roadside roadside attraction in Cabazon featuring giant steel and concrete dinosaurs off Interstate 10.

Drive the most authentic, scenic, and intact stretch of Mother Road history through the Mojave Desert, especially rewarding during golden hour.

Historic burger diner along Route 66 near Victorville known for legendary oversized burgers and classic neon charm.

Explore historic signs and California Gold Rush heritage in Barstow, a central hub on the original Route 66 route.

Stop at the unique Barstow Station McDonald's built inside converted vintage passenger train cars.

Dine at this iconic 1954 diner complete with 50s decor, colorful waitress uniforms, jukebox music, and classic diner fare.

Stay in a quaint, historic lodging option right near Tombstone's main historic strip.

Walk down the dirt-paved Allen Street with preserved wooden boardwalks, authentic saloons, and costumed historical reenactors.

Watch the famous live reenactment of the legendary 1881 gunfight involving Wyatt Earp, Doc Holliday, and the Clanton Gang.

Included with your OK Corral ticket, tour Arizona's oldest continuously published newspaper office and pick up a historic reprint copy.

Enjoy lunch, drinks, and lively Old West music in a legendary saloon named after Doc Holliday's companion.

Explore Tombstone's original 1881 theater and gambling hall, preserving authentic velvet bird cages, poker tables, and historic bullet holes.

Stop for evening drinks and entertainment at the saloon where Wyatt Earp once faro-banked.

Walk through this famous historic graveyard where outlaw miners, cowboys, and gunfighters are buried under unique epitaphs.

Drive 25 miles east of Tombstone to tour this 1902 mining ghost town and inspect its preserved stone jailhouse.

Peer across the river border between the United States and Mexico while driving along the Rio Grande near El Paso.

Tour private vintage hangars packed with World War II aircraft engines, historic C-45 Beechcraft, Grumman Trackers, and rare military memorabilia.

Experience aerial loops, rolls, or scenic cross-country flights in aerobatic and light aircraft over the expansive Texas terrain.

Try target practice with trained guidance at a supervised outdoor firearms range, handling iconic models from revolvers to historic rifles.

Savor authentic Texan-style slow-smoked brisket and outdoor barbecue dishes around golden hour.

Wrap up your 30-day cross-country journey and drop off your rental vehicle at Austin's central air gateway.