Best Short Hikes in Anza-Borrego Desert State Park
Anza-Borrego Desert State Park is the second-largest state park in the United States and is located about a two-hour drive from San Diego, California.
California
An afternoon in Ocean Beach, California
O.B. – a.k.a. Ocean Beach, California – is a neighborhood north of downtown San Diego about 1 square mile in size. Ocean Beach is dominated by local independent businesses and also boasts the longest concrete pier on the West Coast.
Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve in La Jolla, California
Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve is comprised of approximately 2,000 acres on the Pacific coast in La Jolla, San Diego, California.
Hike the Los Peñasquitos Canyon Trail in San Diego, California
The Los Peñasquitos Canyon Trail in Los Peñasquitos Canyon Preserve in San Diego, California meanders 6.8 miles over fairly flat terrain. The highlights of the hike are five creek crossings and a waterfall.
An afternoon in Venice: Venice Canal Historic District and Venice Beach Skate Park
The Venice area of Los Angeles, California is often associated with Venice Beach and Venice Boardwalk. Yet, Venice has a quirky history that includes an attempt at replicating the canals of Venice, Italy as well as serving as the birthplace of modern skateboarding.
Hike the Temescal Canyon Trail in Los Angeles, California
The Temescal Canyon Trail in Topanga State Park in Los Angeles, California is only a 2.9 mile loop. However, it climbs about 875 feet and can be extended in length by exploring the rock formations at the top.
Annual National Parks Pass (America the Beautiful Pass)
We purchased an annual national parks pass (America the Beautiful – the National Parks and Federal Recreation Lands Pass) at our first United States national park on our 2014 Road Trip. The annual pass costs $80 and provides access to more than 2,000 recreation areas managed by five Federal agencies for a year at no
Finances: 2014 Road Trip Wrap-Up
Check out our actual expenses for our 2014 road trip and see how it compared to our budget.