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15 Incredible Stops on the LA To San Diego Drive (2023 Edition)

LA to San Diego Drive

Planning a trip to California soon and interested in driving from Los Angeles to San Diego? Well, that is an absolutely excellent decision, because this route is filled with dozens of beautiful beaches, charming coastal towns, and lots of incredible things to do! I’ve put together this LA to San Diego drive/road trip itinerary, and it’ll go over what I think are all the best places to stop along the way! 

Southern California is truly one of the most enchanting places in the U.S.A, and I guarantee that if you stop in all of these places between LA and San Diego, you’ll be looking up real estate, and will soon be planning a move to California! 

Whether you’re looking for a quick weekend getaway, or on an extended road trip – grab yourself some In-N-Out, and fall in love with California every night while watching the sunset every night! This LA to San Diego drive has every place stop you should make for the ultimate California experience!

The Ultimate LA to San Diego Drive Itinerary


1) Santa Monica 

This journey begins in one of LA’s most famous and iconic cities, Santa Monica! It’s actually one of my favorite beachside destinations in California, and you could spend several days here enjoying all the world-class restaurants, rooftop bars, and unbeatable west coast sunsets. 

Santa Monica Beach - Places to stop between Los Angeles and San Diego

Make sure you take a walk through the Santa Monica pier, take a ride on the roller coaster at Pacific Park, relax on the soft sandy beach, get some exercise by renting a bike and riding along its miles of bike paths, and take a stroll along Ocean avenue.

I’d also recommend you experience the stunning view of the ocean and mountains from Palisades park, graze through the local Santa Monica Farmers Market (open on Saturday/Sunday only), and do some shopping through the Third Street promenade! Santa Monica is simply the perfect way to start your LA to San Diego road trip!


Where to Stay in Santa Monica:

The Garden Hide-Away | 5 Star Santa Monica FANTASTIC

This clean and bright Santa Monica bungalow has an incredible overall guest score from hundreds of happy guests. It’s just a short walk down to LA’s famous beach and its many attractions, and is one of the best value stays in the area!

Santa Monica Pier - Los Angeles to San Diego Drive

Santa Monica is the best way to start the Los Angeles to San Diego drive


2) Venice Beach & Marina Del Ray 

Venice Beach - la to san diego drive

Located just a few miles south of Santa Monica, you’ll find the colorful suburbs of Venice & Marina Del Ray. You could easily rent a bike in Santa Monica, and ride…

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