Southern California Coast & Desert Loop
From Los Angeles to San Diego, then to Palm Springs and Joshua Tree, split evenly between beaches and deserts
Connect Southern California's coastal cities and deserts into a loop, with all drives under three hours, making it much easier than a full US West road trip. Perfect for escaping the cold in winter and spring, or for families with children, as zoos and beaches are easy to arrange. The trade-off is that only two days are left for Los Angeles; if you want to visit Disneyland or Universal Studios, you will need to add an extra day.
Desert temperatures are high in summer; Joshua Tree and Palm Springs are most comfortable in winter and spring.
每日安排
第 1 天 · Hollywood and Observatory
洛杉磯（好萊塢星光大道 / 中國劇院、拉布雷亞瀝青坑、格里菲斯天文台）
Using Hollywood as a base, attractions are about 10 to 15 minutes apart. Drive up the hill to the observatory in the evening for night views.
住宿：好萊塢
第 2 天 · Getty Center and the Coast
Drive from Hollywood to the Getty Center in about 40 minutes, then to Santa Monica in about 30 minutes, returning before the evening rush hour.
住宿：好萊塢
第 3 天 · Laguna to San Diego
拉古納海灘（水晶灣州立公園、海斯勒公園、拉古納主海灘） → 聖地亞哥（美國）（拉霍亞海灣）
Drive south along the coast to Laguna Beach in about 1.5 hours, then to La Jolla in about 1.5 hours, checking into downtown.
住宿：市中心與煤氣燈街區
第 4 天 · Balboa Park and USS Midway
聖地亞哥（美國）（聖地亞哥動物園、巴爾博亞公園、中途島號航母博物館、煤氣燈街區）
Take short drives or public transit within the city. The zoo and park are adjacent, and it takes about 15 minutes to reach the USS Midway.
The zoo takes up most of the day; families with children can purchase tickets in advance.
住宿：市中心與煤氣燈街區
第 5 天 · Heading into the Desert to Palm Springs
聖地亞哥（美國）（科羅納多海灘） → 棕櫚泉與約書亞樹（棕櫚泉空中纜車、棕櫚峽谷大道與市中心）
Visit Coronado in the morning, then drive to Palm Springs, about 230 km, taking 2.5 to 3 hours.
住宿：棕櫚泉市中心
第 6 天 · Joshua Tree South-In, North-Out
棕櫚泉與約書亞樹（喬利仙人掌園、骷髏巖、凱斯觀景台、隱秘谷）
Drive along Interstate 10 to the South Entrance in about 1 hour, drive through the park in about 2 hours, and exit north to the town of Joshua Tree.
There are no dining options inside the park and cell service is weak, so bring plenty of water and lunch.
住宿：約書亞樹鎮
第 7 天 · Pioneertown back to Los Angeles
Drive to Pioneertown in about 30 minutes, then take Interstate 10 back to Los Angeles in about 2.5 hours, avoiding Sunday afternoon.