Santa Clarita to Miami Road Trip
A massive cross-country odyssey from the Pacific to the Atlantic, packed with family, space, and springs.
Santa Clarita → Phoenix → El Paso → San Antonio → New Orleans → Ocala → St. Augustine → Kennedy Space Center → West Palm Beach → Miami
- White Sands National Park
- Silver Springs Glass Bottom Boats
- Kennedy Space Center
- St. Augustine Historic District
Day 1 · Desert Bound
Long haul through the desert to get the miles behind us.
Santa Clarita
Fuel up and grab snacks, the long road starts now!
London Bridge
Yes, the actual London Bridge. Great spot for a leg stretch.
Phoenix
Rest up in the Valley of the Sun.
Day 2 · New Mexico Skies
Cruising through the high desert with some killer sunset views.
Phoenix
Early start to beat the heat.
White Sands
Pure white gypsum dunes. It's like another planet.
El Paso
Texas border town vibes for the night.
Day 3 · The Texas Stretch
Texas is huge. Today is about the rhythm of the road.
El Paso
Longest driving day, let's roll.
San Antonio
Walk the river and grab some Tex-Mex.
Day 4 · Bayou to Beach
Leaving the dry heat for the humid, beautiful Gulf coast.
San Antonio
Heading east toward the swamp.
New Orleans
Quick beignet stop and a walk through the Quarter.
Mobile
Resting up before the Florida border.
Day 5 · Florida Springs & Family
Finally in Florida! Nature and family time in Ocala.
Mobile
Crossing into the Sunshine State.
Silver Springs
Glass bottom boat tour is a game-changer here.
Ocala
Arrive for family time in horse country.
Day 6 · History & Space
Oldest city lunch and rockets in the afternoon.
St. Augustine
Lunch with friends in the historic district.
Kennedy Space Center
See the Atlantis shuttle—it's breathtaking.
Cocoa Beach
Crash by the coast for the night.
Day 7 · The Final Stretch
Visiting friends in West Palm before the Miami finale.
West Palm Beach
Quick visit with family and friends.
Miami
You made it! Time for family and Cuban coffee.
- November weather is great, but watch for desert cold snaps
- Book your NASA tour early
- Texas is a 12-hour drive on its own—stay hydrated