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SCV to Miami Cross-Country

We're crossing the desert today, moving from the Santa Clarita valley deep into the heart of Arizona's Valley of the Sun.

7days
17stops
DAY01

Santa Clarita → Roosevelt Row

Overnight in Roosevelt Row
  1. 08:00
    Santa Clarita· start
  3. 16:30
    Desert Botanical Garden
  5. 19:00
    Roosevelt Row· overnight
Phoenix Eats
  • Pizzeria Bianco · Legendary wood-fired pizza. Expect a wait, but it's world-class.
Day 1 Budget
Gas & Food
$120
DAY02

Phoenix → Saguaro National Park West

Overnight in Saguaro National Park West
  1. 09:00
    Phoenix· start
  3. 11:30
    Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum
  5. 15:00
    Saguaro National Park West· overnight
Tucson Flavors
  • El Guero Canelo · You HAVE to try a Sonoran Hot Dog here. It's a Tucson staple.
Day 2 Budget
Park Entry
$25
DAY03

Tucson Airport → The Alamo

Overnight in The Alamo
  1. 08:00
    Tucson Airport· start
  3. 14:00
    The Alamo· overnight
Riverwalk Dining
  • Mi Tierra Cafe · Classic Tex-Mex in a festive, year-round Christmas setting.
Day 3 Budget
Flight
$180
DAY04

San Antonio → Space Center Houston

Overnight in Space Center Houston
  1. 09:00
    San Antonio· start
  3. 13:00
    Space Center Houston· overnight
Houston BBQ
  • The Pit Room · Central Texas style BBQ in the heart of Houston. Get the brisket.
Day 4 Budget
Space Center
$30
DAY05

Houston Airport → Silver Springs

Overnight in Silver Springs
  1. 09:00
    Houston Airport· start
  3. 15:00
    Silver Springs· overnight
Southern Comfort
  • Brooklyn's Backyard · Quirky spot with great burgers and a 'backyard' vibe.
Day 5 Budget
Flight & Rental
$250
DAY06

St. Augustine → Kennedy Space Center

Overnight in Kennedy Space Center
  1. 09:00
    St. Augustine· start
  3. 14:00
    Kennedy Space Center· overnight
Coastal Bites
  • The Floridian · Fresh, local Southern fare. The fried green tomato bruschetta is fire.
Day 6 Budget
KSC Tickets
$75
DAY07

West Palm Beach → South Beach

  1. 10:00
    West Palm Beach· start
  3. 14:00
    Wynwood Walls
  5. 17:00
    South Beach
Miami Heat
  • Joe's Stone Crab · An absolute Miami institution. Get the claws and the key lime pie.
Day 7 Budget
Parking & Dinner
$150
Heads Up
  • Day 1: 7h driving — plan rest stops
  • Book NASA tours in advance
  • Hydrate in AZ
  • Miami parking is pricey