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SoCal Free Spirit Loop
Hey! If you're looking to see a ton of cool stuff without breaking the bank on tickets, a loop through Southern California and the High Desert is unbeatable. There’s so much world-class scenery and quirky art out here that doesn't cost a dime. Since you've got five days and a car, we can hit the coast, the mountains, and the deep desert. I'm starting and ending this at LAX, as it's the easiest hub for a road trip like this. Five days of mountains, desert art, and Pacific sunsets without spending a cent on admission.
5days
20stops
Day 1: Los Angeles International Air… → … → Santa Monica Pier & Palisades…
4 stops
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
09:00
Griffith Observatory
11:00
Echo Park Lake
14:30
Santa Monica Pier & Palisades Park
17:00
Day 2: Santa Monica Pier → … → Twentynine Palms
4 stops
Santa Monica Pier
09:00
Elmer's Bottle Tree Ranch
12:00
Mojave National Preserve
15:00
Twentynine Palms
18:00
Day 3: Twentynine Palms → … → Palm Springs
3 stops
Noah Purifoy Outdoor Desert Art Museum
11:00
Pioneer Town
14:00
Palm Springs
17:00
Day 4: Palm Springs → … → Lake Arrowhead
3 stops
Deep Creek Hot Springs
11:00
Big Bear Lake
14:00
Lake Arrowhead
17:00
Day 5: Lake Arrowhead → … → Los Angeles International Air…
3 stops
Chicano Park (San Diego/Barrio Logan)
12:00
La Jolla Cove
15:00
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
19:00
Heads Up
- 1. Day 5: last activity ends 19:00 — aim to wrap by ~18:00 or drop a stop














