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ITINERARY
18h 2m1,006 miles24 stops
1
Betty's Bath and Day Spa
Betty's features two outdoor hot tubs and saunas, massages, facials, restorative spa treatments, lounge and relaxation areas in a xeriscaped garden setting, and a specialty boutique with natural and scintillating bath & body products as well as sassy and stylish affordable accessories.
2
Hinkle Fun Center
Hinkle Family Fun Center is Albuquerque's Premier Family Entertainment Destination located in sunny New Mexico. Hinkle Family Fun Center features two scenic 18 hole Miniature Golf Courses, a 1/8 mile twisting Go Kart Track, Rock Climbing, two Game Rooms and Prize Centers with over 150 redemption and arcade games, Bumper Boats, Bungee Jump Trampoline, a 4500 square foot black light themed Lazer Tag arena, XD Dark Ride, Lazer Frenzy, Bumper Cars, Light Space, Birthday Parties, Group Events and Cody’s Cafe too! Celebrating 25 years of making memories that matter!
3
The Museum Club
Put on your dancing shoes and get ready to "two step" at this popular authentic western saloon that is built around five standing tree trunks. Each night features a live country western band to entertain you.
4
Mojave Narrows Regional Park Camping
Some 1,500 species of watchable wildlife call this lush stretch of habitat along the Mojave River home, making it a magnet for bird-watchers, horseback riders and campers. The park’s two lakes not only attract migratory birds but also make it a popular fishing spot.You can bring your own mount or rent horses and ponies from the on-site stables.Mojave Narrows’ flat, open terrain includes pastures surrounded by cottonwood and willow trees. The park, located in the Victor Valley area, boasts lots of activities for visitors. Facilities include group and RV campsites ( some with lake views), a playground, waterpark, picnic shelters and hiking trails. A low ropes course is also planned.
5
Holiday Skate Center
6
Victor Bowl
7
Cal Earth Homes
8
El Mirage Lake
9
Indian Pools Trail
10
Route 138 - Pearblossom Highway
A great highway to travel anytime of the year, but it's best in spring.
11
Antelope Valley Mall
12
Mountain Spirit Center
13
Tomo-Kahni State HIstoric Park
Tomo-Kahni State Historic Park was created as a unit of California State Parks in 1993 to protect and preserve the integrity of this unique site. Nestled atop a ridge in the Tehachapi Mountains, overlooking Sand Canyon to the east and the Tehachapi valley to the west, Tomo-Kahni, or "Winter Village," was the site of a Kawaiisu (Nuwa) village. The location was likely chosen for its moderate temperature and plentiful resources. The Kawaiisu migrated from the Great Basin and made the Tehachapi their home for two to three thousand years. The Kawaiisu are noted for their finely woven baskets of intricate and colorful design. Tour Information Due to the extremely sensitive nature of the site, Tomo-Kahni is available to the public by tour only. These tours are led by trained State Park Volunteers on weekends during the spring and fall months.
14
Tehachapi Visitor Center
The Tehachapi Freedom Plaza & Visitor Center features a stunning one-of-a-kind monument in celebration and recognition of the five branches of the military, and in honor of the men and women who have served and are now serving. The Visitor Center is a welcoming place for tourists, and residents, to learn about all the amazing things that Tehachapi has to offer - including places to visit, things to do and events to attend. Staffed entirely by community volunteers, the Center is open Thursday through Monday, 10 am to 4 pm.
15
California Fruit Depot
16
Ethels Old Corral
17
Buck Owens' Crystal Palace
Combination, Steakhouse, theater and a museum housing memorabilia spanning Buck Owens' 40 year career in country music.
18
The Park at River Walk
19
San Andreas Fault
20
Soda Lake
21
Heritage House Museum
22
Wolff Vineyards
23
Bubblegum Alley
Want a piece of ABC gum? Head to this fascinating, if somewhat unsanitary, walkway that features walls covered with gum of the "already been chewed" variety.
24
Coast Gallery Big Sur
Fine arts and crafts gallery.
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OVERVIEW
Albuquerque to Salinas
1
Start:Betty's Bath and Day Spa
Albuquerque, New Mexico·
4.5
(98) review
Betty's features two outdoor hot tubs and saunas, massages, facials, restorative spa treatments, lounge and relaxation areas in a xeriscaped garden setting, and a specialty boutique with natural and scintillating bath & body products as well as sassy and stylish affordable accessories.
2
Start:Hinkle Fun Center
Albuquerque, New Mexico·
4.0
(95) review
Hinkle Family Fun Center is Albuquerque's Premier Family Entertainment Destination located in sunny New Mexico. Hinkle Family Fun Center features two scenic 18 hole Miniature Golf Courses, a 1/8 mile twisting Go Kart Track, Rock Climbing, two Game Rooms and Prize Centers with over 150 redemption and arcade games, Bumper Boats, Bungee Jump Trampoline, a 4500 square foot black light themed Lazer Tag arena, XD Dark Ride, Lazer Frenzy, Bumper Cars, Light Space, Birthday Parties, Group Events and Cody’s Cafe too! Celebrating 25 years of making memories that matter!
3
Start:The Museum Club
Flagstaff, Arizona·
4.0
(99) review
Put on your dancing shoes and get ready to "two step" at this popular authentic western saloon that is built around five standing tree trunks. Each night features a live country western band to entertain you.
4
Start:Mojave Narrows Regional Park Camping
Victorville, California·
4.0
(59) review
Some 1,500 species of watchable wildlife call this lush stretch of habitat along the Mojave River home, making it a magnet for bird-watchers, horseback riders and campers. The park’s two lakes not only attract migratory birds but also make it a popular fishing spot.You can bring your own mount or rent horses and ponies from the on-site stables.Mojave Narrows’ flat, open terrain includes pastures surrounded by cottonwood and willow trees. The park, located in the Victor Valley area, boasts lots of activities for visitors. Facilities include group and RV campsites ( some with lake views), a playground, waterpark, picnic shelters and hiking trails. A low ropes course is also planned.
5
Start:Holiday Skate Center
Victorville, California·
4.0
(6) review
14950 Palmdale Rd, Victorville, CA 92392-2506
6
Start:Victor Bowl
Victorville, California·
4.0
(5) review
12277 Mariposa Rd, Victorville, CA 92395-6009
7
Start:Cal Earth Homes
Hesperia, California·
4.5
(8) review
10177 Baldy Ln, Hesperia, CA 92345-4672
8
Start:El Mirage Lake
Adelanto, California·
4.5
(8) review
20471 Mountain View Rd, Adelanto, CA 92301
9
Start:Indian Pools Trail
Lakeshore, Huntington Lake, California·
4.5
(3) review
China Peak Back Parking Lot, Lakeshore, Huntington Lake, CA 93634
10
Start:Route 138 - Pearblossom Highway
Palmdale, California·
3.5
(98) review
A great highway to travel anytime of the year, but it's best in spring.
11
Start:Antelope Valley Mall
Palmdale, California·
3.0
(9) review
1233 W Rancho Vista Blvd, Palmdale, CA 93551-3947
12
Start:Mountain Spirit Center
Tehachapi, California·
4.5
(8) review
8400 Juniper Way, Tehachapi, CA 93561-9315
13
Start:Tomo-Kahni State HIstoric Park
Tehachapi, California·
4.5
(7) review
Tomo-Kahni State Historic Park was created as a unit of California State Parks in 1993 to protect and preserve the integrity of this unique site. Nestled atop a ridge in the Tehachapi Mountains, overlooking Sand Canyon to the east and the Tehachapi valley to the west, Tomo-Kahni, or "Winter Village," was the site of a Kawaiisu (Nuwa) village. The location was likely chosen for its moderate temperature and plentiful resources. The Kawaiisu migrated from the Great Basin and made the Tehachapi their home for two to three thousand years. The Kawaiisu are noted for their finely woven baskets of intricate and colorful design. Tour Information Due to the extremely sensitive nature of the site, Tomo-Kahni is available to the public by tour only. These tours are led by trained State Park Volunteers on weekends during the spring and fall months.
14
Start:Tehachapi Visitor Center
Tehachapi, California·
4.5
(6) review
The Tehachapi Freedom Plaza & Visitor Center features a stunning one-of-a-kind monument in celebration and recognition of the five branches of the military, and in honor of the men and women who have served and are now serving. The Visitor Center is a welcoming place for tourists, and residents, to learn about all the amazing things that Tehachapi has to offer - including places to visit, things to do and events to attend. Staffed entirely by community volunteers, the Center is open Thursday through Monday, 10 am to 4 pm.
15
Start:California Fruit Depot
Bakersfield, California·
5.0
(72) review
10854 Redbank Rd, Bakersfield, CA 93307-9143
16
Start:Ethels Old Corral
Bakersfield, California·
4.5
(7) review
4310 Alfred Harrell Hwy, Bakersfield, CA 93308-9606
17
Start:Buck Owens' Crystal Palace
Bakersfield, California·
4.5
(564) review
Combination, Steakhouse, theater and a museum housing memorabilia spanning Buck Owens' 40 year career in country music.
18
Start:The Park at River Walk
Bakersfield, California·
4.0
(65) review
11200 Stockdale Highway, Bakersfield, CA
19
Start:San Andreas Fault
Palm Desert, Greater Palm Springs, California·
4.5
(87) review
Palm Desert, Greater Palm Springs, CA
20
Start:Soda Lake
San Luis Obispo, San Luis Obispo County, California·
4.0
(28) review
Soda Lake Road, San Luis Obispo, CA 93453
21
Start:Heritage House Museum
Arroyo Grande, San Luis Obispo County, California·
4.5
(9) review
126 S Mason St South County Historical Society, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420-3313
22
Start:Wolff Vineyards
San Luis Obispo, San Luis Obispo County, California·
4.5
(90) review
6238 Orcutt Rd, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-8380
23
Start:Bubblegum Alley
San Luis Obispo, San Luis Obispo County, California·
3.5
(934) review
Want a piece of ABC gum? Head to this fascinating, if somewhat unsanitary, walkway that features walls covered with gum of the "already been chewed" variety.
24
Start:Coast Gallery Big Sur
Big Sur, California·
4.5
(99) review
Fine arts and crafts gallery.
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The distance is 1,006 miles
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The driving time can vary depending on traffic conditions, but it is typically 18h 2m mins in normal traffic
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