California by Motorhome

Suggested Itinerary

• Day One: Collect your motorhome in Los Angeles

  Collect your motorhome from Cruise America’s Los Angeles station and head east to Barstow for your first overnight stop. This desert crossroads town once sat on both the historic Route 66 and the Old Spanish Trail, making it a classic start to your Southwest adventure. ✪ 132 miles • Approx. 2 hrs 30 mins to 3 hrs driving ★ Take the shuttle from the campground to Calico Ghost Town, an old silver mining settlement restored in Wild West style.

• Day Two – Continue to Las Vegas

  Leave Barstow and continue across the Mojave Desert to the bright lights of Las Vegas. Arrive early enough to enjoy an evening on the famous Strip, with its huge resorts, fountains and entertainment venues. ✪ 140 miles • Approx. 2 hrs 30 mins driving ★ Visit the dazzling Las Vegas Strip after dark for the full Vegas experience.

• Day Three - Enjoy Las Vegas

  Spend a full day enjoying Las Vegas. Whether you prefer casinos, shopping, shows or simply relaxing by the pool, there is plenty to fill the day. ✪ No driving today ★ Consider a visit to Fremont Street Experience for live music and classic Vegas atmosphere.

• Day Four – Las Vegas to Kingman

  Depart Las Vegas and travel into Arizona to Kingman, a charming Route 66 town surrounded by desert scenery and mountain views. ✪ 120 miles • Approx. 2 hrs 15 mins driving ★ Stop at Hoover Dam en route for impressive Colorado River views.

• Days Five - Kingman to Grand Canyon

  Today’s drive takes you to the South Rim of Grand Canyon National Park. One of the world’s great natural wonders, the canyon’s immense scale and colours are unforgettable. ✪ 150 miles • Approx. 3 hrs 15 mins driving ★ Watch sunset from Mather Point for spectacular canyon views.

• Days Six - Grand Canyon to Sedona

  Leave the canyon behind and drive south to beautiful Sedona, famous for its towering red rock formations and relaxed atmosphere. ✪ 115 miles • Approx. 2 hrs 30 mins driving ★ Drive through Oak Creek Canyon, one of Arizona’s most scenic roads.

• Day Seven – Explore Sedona

  Leave the canyon behind and drive south to beautiful Sedona, famous for its towering red rock formations and relaxed atmosphere. ✪ 115 miles • Approx. 2 hrs 30 mins driving ★ Drive through Oak Creek Canyon, one of Arizona’s most scenic roads.

• Day Eight – Sedona to Phoenix

  Travel south to Phoenix, Arizona’s modern desert capital surrounded by mountain parks and cactus-filled landscapes. ✪ 120 miles • Approx. 2 hrs driving ★ Stop in Scottsdale for shopping, cafés and art galleries

• Days Nine – Phoenix to Blythe

  Head west through the Sonoran Desert to Blythe, a quiet Colorado River town popular with RV travellers crossing between Arizona and California. ✪ 175 miles • Approx. 3 hrs driving ★ Watch sunset beside the Colorado River before continuing your California journey

• Day Ten – Blythe to Palm Desert

  Continue into the Coachella Valley to Palm Desert. Palm-lined streets, luxury resorts and warm desert weather make this a relaxing stop. ✪ 155 miles • Approx. 2 hrs 45 mins driving ★ Take a scenic drive into Joshua Tree National Park if time allows

• Day Eleven –Enjoy Palm Desert

  Relax and enjoy the desert resort atmosphere around Palm Desert and nearby Palm Springs. ✪ No driving today ★ Ride the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway for panoramic mountain and desert views

• Day Twelve – Palm Desert to Los Angeles Area

  Depart early this morning and drive back towards the Los Angeles area to avoid heavy Southern California traffic. ✪ 140 miles • Approx. 3 to 5 hrs driving depending on traffic ★ Enjoy your final evening before returning the motorhome tomorrow

• Day Thirteen –Return Motorhome and Fly Home

  Return your motorhome to Cruise America and transfer to Los Angeles International Airport for your flight home. ✪ End of journey ★ Allow extra time for motorhome return procedures and airport transfers.