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ITINERARY
23h 43m1,250 miles21 stops
1
Westfield UTC
The premier shopping center in the area that offers 160 shops, three beauty salons, an ice skating rink and video entertainment center.
2
The Flower Fields at Carlsbad Ranch
Open in Spring from March 1st through Mothers Day. For over sixty years, Mother Nature has transformed the rolling hills of North San Diego County into one of the most spectacular and coordinated displays of natural color and beauty anywhere in the world. The nearly fifty acres of Giant Tecolote Ranunculus flowers that make up The Flower Fields at Carlsbad Ranch® in Carlsbad, California, are in bloom for approximately six to eight weeks each year – from early March through early May – literally bringing the famous fields back to life. This annual burst of color, which has become part of the area’s local heritage, also is one of nature’s official ways of announcing the arrival of spring here in Southern California.
3
LEGOLAND California
LEGOLAND® California Resort has more than 60 rides, shows and attractions including the new LEGO® Star Wars™: The Force Awakens Miniland Model Display opening March with a 16-foot long Finalizer model made completely out of LEGO bricks plus six more scenes! Conquer dragons, battle pirates and discover ancient treasures at the Resort, also home to LEGOLAND Water Park, SEA LIFE® Aquarium; and NEW for Summer enjoy Surfers’ Cove – a water park expansion featuring racer-water slides. There’s so much to do, you’ll want to spend the night at LEGOLAND Hotel featuring new LEGO NINJAGO themed rooms.
4
Strawberry Farms Golf Club
5
Roger's Gardens
6
Anaheim Convention Center
7
LifeRush Adventures- Malibu
LifeRush Adventures was founded by experienced mountain biker Jason Racca. His mission is to provide an exhilarating electric mountain experience for beginners and experienced riders alike. Experience many of Southern California's breathtaking trails or catch a city tour to famous Hollywood landmarks on electric bikes. You will be equipped with electric mountain bikes and all the gear you need.
8
William S. Hart Museum & Ranch
This museum is housed in the former home and ranch of silent film cowboy star and director William S. Hart.
9
Mentryville
10
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.
11
Sweet Springs Nature Preserve
12
Swenson Park Golf Course
13
Jessie's Grove Winery
14
Regal Delta Shores 14 & IMAX
15
Funderland Amusement Park
Historic Funderland Amusement Park is now open for its 2024 78th Anniversary season! First opened in 1946, Funderland continues to delight generations of Northern California families. Located on two lovely acres in Sacramento's beautiful 100+ year-old William Land Park, Funderland features ten child-sized amusement rides and attractions (nine of which children can also share and ride with their parents and grandparents!), four fun photo ops (perfect for family group shots!), a FunderTreats concession stand featuring delicious food, amusement park treats, and drinks, and plenty of big, mature shade trees! Funderland offers families a delightful day outside in welcoming and comfortable surroundings, and is also the perfect place to have your next birthday party, fundraiser, group, or corporate event! Parking is always free, and Funderland's one-price Gate Admission gives guests of all ages both entry to the park AND unlimited rides for the entire day!
16
Old Sacramento Schoolhouse Museum
17
Sutter Health Park
18
Table Rock Wilderness
Vast land area - 6,028 acres - is a designated part of the National Wilderness Preservation System that is characterized by rugged terrain, towering cliffs, magnificent vistas and diverse wildlife.
19
Skydive Oregon Inc
Professional skydiving instruction in Molalla Oregon since 1988. Offering Tandem Freefall Skydives from 14,500 or 18,000 feet as well as continuing training at the only private airport dedicated to skydiving in the NW. Large, modern aircraft so you and your friends can jump together. Group rates and dedicated picnic spectator area for family and friends to enjoy. Your experience benefits from our experience. It's time to take the Leap with the Professionals in Molalla.
20
South Waterfront Lower Tram Terminal
The Tram is a popular destination for tourists, locals and people just looking to try something fun. The lower tram terminal is at the intersection of South Moody Avenue & Gibbs Street --the most transportation-diverse intersection in the country. Besides one of the nation's only aerial commuter trams, you'll see cars, buses, a streetcar, a soaring pedestrian bridge, a cycle track and the densest bike parking in America's #1 biking city. Bike valet is offered free to the public at Portland Aerial Tram Monday through Friday. Exiting the upper terminal you'll see the largest enclosed sky bridge in North America. Take a right to access an outdoor patio with seating and views of the terminal, the cityscape, the Willamette River and, on a clear day, Mount Hood and Mount St Helens. The upper terminal links to the 4T Trail--a self-guided tour by train, trail, tram and trolley. Much of Marquam Hill is a natural area with several trails.
21
Sellwood
Neighborhood with a pleasant, small shopping area with dozens of antique shops.
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OVERVIEW
San Diego to Seattle
1
Start:Westfield UTC
La Jolla, San Diego, California·
4.0
(93) review
The premier shopping center in the area that offers 160 shops, three beauty salons, an ice skating rink and video entertainment center.
2
Start:The Flower Fields at Carlsbad Ranch
Carlsbad, California·
4.5
(979) review
Open in Spring from March 1st through Mothers Day. For over sixty years, Mother Nature has transformed the rolling hills of North San Diego County into one of the most spectacular and coordinated displays of natural color and beauty anywhere in the world. The nearly fifty acres of Giant Tecolote Ranunculus flowers that make up The Flower Fields at Carlsbad Ranch® in Carlsbad, California, are in bloom for approximately six to eight weeks each year – from early March through early May – literally bringing the famous fields back to life. This annual burst of color, which has become part of the area’s local heritage, also is one of nature’s official ways of announcing the arrival of spring here in Southern California.
3
Start:LEGOLAND California
Carlsbad, California·
4.0
(9552) review
LEGOLAND® California Resort has more than 60 rides, shows and attractions including the new LEGO® Star Wars™: The Force Awakens Miniland Model Display opening March with a 16-foot long Finalizer model made completely out of LEGO bricks plus six more scenes! Conquer dragons, battle pirates and discover ancient treasures at the Resort, also home to LEGOLAND Water Park, SEA LIFE® Aquarium; and NEW for Summer enjoy Surfers’ Cove – a water park expansion featuring racer-water slides. There’s so much to do, you’ll want to spend the night at LEGOLAND Hotel featuring new LEGO NINJAGO themed rooms.
4
Start:Strawberry Farms Golf Club
Irvine, California·
4.0
(99) review
11 Strawberry Farm Rd, Irvine, CA 92612-2300
5
Start:Roger's Gardens
Corona del Mar, Newport Beach, California·
4.5
(98) review
2301 San Joaquin Hills Rd, Corona del Mar, Newport Beach, CA 92625-1195
6
Start:Anaheim Convention Center
Anaheim, California·
4.5
(976) review
800 W Katella Ave Suite 600, Anaheim, CA 92802-3496
7
Start:LifeRush Adventures- Malibu
Malibu, California·
5.0
(99) review
LifeRush Adventures was founded by experienced mountain biker Jason Racca. His mission is to provide an exhilarating electric mountain experience for beginners and experienced riders alike. Experience many of Southern California's breathtaking trails or catch a city tour to famous Hollywood landmarks on electric bikes. You will be equipped with electric mountain bikes and all the gear you need.
8
Start:William S. Hart Museum & Ranch
Newhall, Santa Clarita, California·
4.5
(99) review
This museum is housed in the former home and ranch of silent film cowboy star and director William S. Hart.
9
Start:Mentryville
Newhall, Santa Clarita, California·
3.5
(9) review
27201 Pico Canyon Rd, Newhall, Santa Clarita, CA 91381-1804
10
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.
11
Start:Sweet Springs Nature Preserve
Los Osos, San Luis Obispo County, California·
4.5
(94) review
Ramona and 4th Street, Los Osos, CA 93402
12
Start:Swenson Park Golf Course
Stockton, California·
4.0
(8) review
6803 Alexandria Pl, Stockton, CA 95207-2417
13
Start:Jessie's Grove Winery
Lodi, California·
4.5
(71) review
1973 W Turner Rd, Lodi, CA 95242-9677
14
Start:Regal Delta Shores 14 & IMAX
Sacramento, California·
3.5
(9) review
8136 Delta Shores Cir S, Sacramento, CA 95832-9100
15
Start:Funderland Amusement Park
Sacramento, California·
4.0
(99) review
Historic Funderland Amusement Park is now open for its 2024 78th Anniversary season! First opened in 1946, Funderland continues to delight generations of Northern California families. Located on two lovely acres in Sacramento's beautiful 100+ year-old William Land Park, Funderland features ten child-sized amusement rides and attractions (nine of which children can also share and ride with their parents and grandparents!), four fun photo ops (perfect for family group shots!), a FunderTreats concession stand featuring delicious food, amusement park treats, and drinks, and plenty of big, mature shade trees! Funderland offers families a delightful day outside in welcoming and comfortable surroundings, and is also the perfect place to have your next birthday party, fundraiser, group, or corporate event! Parking is always free, and Funderland's one-price Gate Admission gives guests of all ages both entry to the park AND unlimited rides for the entire day!
16
Start:Old Sacramento Schoolhouse Museum
Sacramento, California·
4.0
(98) review
1200 Front St, Sacramento, CA 95814-3247
17
Start:Sutter Health Park
West Sacramento, California·
4.5
(94) review
400 Ball Park Dr, West Sacramento, CA 95691-2824
18
Start:Table Rock Wilderness
Molalla, Clackamas County, Oregon·
5.0
(9) review
Vast land area - 6,028 acres - is a designated part of the National Wilderness Preservation System that is characterized by rugged terrain, towering cliffs, magnificent vistas and diverse wildlife.
19
Start:Skydive Oregon Inc
Molalla, Clackamas County, Oregon·
5.0
(92) review
Professional skydiving instruction in Molalla Oregon since 1988. Offering Tandem Freefall Skydives from 14,500 or 18,000 feet as well as continuing training at the only private airport dedicated to skydiving in the NW. Large, modern aircraft so you and your friends can jump together. Group rates and dedicated picnic spectator area for family and friends to enjoy. Your experience benefits from our experience. It's time to take the Leap with the Professionals in Molalla.
20
Start:South Waterfront Lower Tram Terminal
Portland, Oregon·
4.0
(993) review
The Tram is a popular destination for tourists, locals and people just looking to try something fun. The lower tram terminal is at the intersection of South Moody Avenue & Gibbs Street --the most transportation-diverse intersection in the country. Besides one of the nation's only aerial commuter trams, you'll see cars, buses, a streetcar, a soaring pedestrian bridge, a cycle track and the densest bike parking in America's #1 biking city. Bike valet is offered free to the public at Portland Aerial Tram Monday through Friday. Exiting the upper terminal you'll see the largest enclosed sky bridge in North America. Take a right to access an outdoor patio with seating and views of the terminal, the cityscape, the Willamette River and, on a clear day, Mount Hood and Mount St Helens. The upper terminal links to the 4T Trail--a self-guided tour by train, trail, tram and trolley. Much of Marquam Hill is a natural area with several trails.
21
Start:Sellwood
Portland, Oregon·
4.5
(98) review
Neighborhood with a pleasant, small shopping area with dozens of antique shops.
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