Southern California is a great place to explore, but there’s even more, to see when heading up the western coast. Driving to Northern California gives you different tourist attractions that you need to see this year, including famous bridges, haunted mansions, and even the famous California wine country. Celebrate National Read a Road Map Day by driving out of Los Angeles all the way up to Napa Valley with these fun stops. Adventure is out there – all you need to do is follow these ideas to stop when driving from Los Angeles to Napa Valley.
Solvang
Solvang is one of the first cities you hit on your way out of Southern California. It’s known for having Danish-style architecture and many wineries, restaurants, and bakeries that add to the Nordic environment. Explore the town through go-carts, stop at local places to eat and drink, and don’t forget to make your way to the famous Ostrichland USA. This is one destination you can visit for one day or even a whole weekend for more fun.
Big Sur
As you continue your road trip into Central California, you will find the stretch of road called Big Sur. Once you make it to the famous Bixby Creek Bridge, get out of the car and stretch your legs to take a picture. This area is perfect for anyone wanting to camp, hike, visit the beach, or just take a nice photo op to remember your 2021 road trip.
Winchester Mystery House
They don’t call it the Winchester Mystery House for no reason. Long ago, Sarah Lockwood Pardee Winchester was the owner of the infamous haunted mansion. After losing her child and husband, Winchester purchased this eight-bedroom home in San Jose, California. She then began the world’s most significant renovation on a home, only ending when she passed in 1922. The house is available for tours where you can find doors on the upper floors that lead outside, doors that lead to brick walls, and other bizarre hidden doors and traps for the ghosts she was said to be haunted by.
Golden Gate Bridge
The San Fransisco Golden Gate Bridge is the famous landmark of the bay stretching 1.7 miles over the Pacific Ocean. The experience of driving over the bridge is a must-do when visiting San Francisco. Once you get over, visit the many Golden Gate viewpoints to take a photo marking your rigorous road trip. The bay area is known for tourist destinations, including Pier 39 on the bay, Alcatraz Island, the Golden Gate Park, and many more.
Napa Valley
Just north of San Francisco is the famous California wine country, Napa Valley. For anyone who enjoys a glass of red or white, this is the spot for you to enjoy. This tourist destination gets visitors worldwide to enjoy a drink or bottle of wine at the more than 500 wineries. The hundreds of miles of hillside vineyards have more than wineries, including the Oxbow Public Marke with gourmet food or the Napa Valley Wine Train’s locomotive. All aboard on this top California road trip destination.