So I have to be on the West Coast next month and plan to take some R&R after work activities. I am considering hiring a car and driving back to the east coast, from San Francisco and wondered if this is a stupid idea, won't allow me to see anything of interest or is an epic road trip. Anyone done a West to East drive and if so, was it good or a bit ****?
I am doing it next week buddy.
Landing in San Jose, got a V8 Mustang convertible automatic. A couple nights in San Jose, then a night in San Fran, then drive down the east coast to Santa Cruz, stay a night there, then drive down to Monteray Bay and a night there. Then drive about another 75 miles south along coast and staying in a nice newly built Marriot for relax and spa. Then drive back to San Jose, plane home. Or if your up for it stay one night and drive all the way to LA, probably best to just get on the highway though to cover the distance faster. Once in LA area, there are lots of nice areas to visit, one of my personal favourites is Newport Beach, where a lot of the famous and rich live, but the food, beer and hotel prices are cheap considering.
www.turo.com if you want to hire something nice for a better cost. Was going to go with a Corvette but it gets expensive real quick if your taking out full insurance which I am. So went with the car I know albeit with a soft top and automatic, hopefully sun shall be out so I can enjoy those coastal roads and make plenty of stops along the way.
Living the dream!
Was also tempted to hire a Dodge Viper for one day, oh and I am going to stop by Laguna Seca of course whilst in the area, might also go on track.