A guide to large and small cities in the Southwest / West Coast Area, in particular cities, towns, fishing villages, capitals, and small towns. The most interesting things to visit, the places to stay, information on how to get around, and historical background information on the traditions and the customs of each place.
Contents
- Big Cities
- Minor cities and small towns
- Visit Palm Springs, a Charming Oasis in the California Desert
- What to do in Carmel-by-the-Sea, a Jewel on the California Coast
- What is there to do in Flagstaff: a charming city in Arizona
- A Guide to Monterey and the Monterey Peninsula
- Visit Phoenix: Arizona’s Capital’s Must See Attractions
- Things to See in Salt Lake City and near the Great Salt Lake
- What to See in Page: Discover Antelope Canyon and Lake Powell
- Moab, Utah: The Gateway to the Most Beautiful Parks in the State
- Scottsdale, Arizona: Attractions in Old Town, the Art District and in the Surroundings
- Tucson, Arizona: Best Places to Visit in and Around the City
- Things to Do in Albuquerque: Discover Old Town and the Balloon Festival
- The Best Things to Do in Santa Fe: Old Town, Churches and Other Attractions
- What to Do in Kanab: The Little Hollywood of Utah
- Visit Mendocino: Jessica Fletcher’s Cabot Cove in… California!
- Visit Solvang, a Slice of Denmark in California
- Visit San Luis Obispo, A Pleasant City on the Pacific Coast Highway
- St. George, Utah: Discovering Canyons and Parks Near the City
- Sacramento: Best Things to Do in California’s Capital
- Santa Cruz: Beaches and Picturesque Views along the California Coast
- Best Things to do in Oakland and How to Get to San Francisco
- Fresno: a Strategic Point for Visiting Yosemite and Sequoia
- Kingman: A Strategic Stop along Route 66 in Arizona
- Best Places to Visit in San Jose, the Gateway to Silicon Valley
- Seligman: The Historic Town on Route 66 that Inspired Disney-Pixar’s Cars
- Bakersfield: An Ideal Stop on the Way from Los Angeles to Sequoia or Death Valley
Big Cities
Minor cities and small towns
Visit Palm Springs, a Charming Oasis in the California Desert
If you are driving along the long highways of the desert region in California, you might be surprised at some point to catch a glimpse of a real oasis, full…
What to do in Carmel-by-the-Sea, a Jewel on the California Coast
Nestled on the gentle cliffs of the Monterey Peninsula, Carmel-by-the-Sea (or more simply Carmel) is a unique gem when compared to other American cities. It is famous for its clean…
What is there to do in Flagstaff: a charming city in Arizona
Flagstaff is usually included in most typical West Coast road trip routes due to its proximity to attractions such as the Grand Canyon or Monument Valley (although the latter is practically…
A Guide to Monterey and the Monterey Peninsula
Monterey, as a consequence of its fortunate location, is one of the most popular destinations on any trip to California. Whether you’re driving along the coast on the magnificent Highway…
Visit Phoenix: Arizona’s Capital’s Must See Attractions
If you thought that the large and sprawling Los Angeles was the largest urban area in all of the Southwest, well, guess again! Clearly, we’re talking about a relatively large…
Things to See in Salt Lake City and near the Great Salt Lake
If you’re coming from Las Vegas, Arizona, or southern Utah and you’re on a West Coast trip to Yellowstone Park, before heading into Wyoming, you’ll most likely make a stop…
What to See in Page: Discover Antelope Canyon and Lake Powell
Page, a small town in Arizona inhabited by a few thousand people, is actually a key point of any West Coast travel. It has the great fortune to be located…
Moab, Utah: The Gateway to the Most Beautiful Parks in the State
Unfortunately, many West Coast travel itineraries skip it, but Moab (Utah) is in a key location that allows you to visit at least half of the phenomenal Mighty Five, and…
Scottsdale, Arizona: Attractions in Old Town, the Art District and in the Surroundings
Welcome to Central Arizona. The city of Scottsdale, located in a breathtaking desert – where the outdoors can be enjoyed in many forms, on two or four wheels or simply…
Tucson, Arizona: Best Places to Visit in and Around the City
Here we are in Arizona, a land full of attractions and a state that we always look forward to visiting again to discover new secret places. We are in South…
Things to Do in Albuquerque: Discover Old Town and the Balloon Festival
In this article, we will tell you about Albuquerque, affectionately renamed ABQ, the capital of Bernalillo County and the largest city in New Mexico. Let’s go and discover all the…
The Best Things to Do in Santa Fe: Old Town, Churches and Other Attractions
There is one adjective that most of the comments about our destination have in common: enchanting. And there is no more appropriate term to describe Santa Fe, a gem in…
What to Do in Kanab: The Little Hollywood of Utah
Kanab is a small town in Utah famous for being one of the best places to visit Bryce Canyon, Zion National Park and Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument. If you’re planning…
Visit Mendocino: Jessica Fletcher’s Cabot Cove in… California!
Mendocino is a slice of New England in California. Its cliffs overlooking the sea, its family-sized cottages and the quiet breathtaking atmosphere has become more and more popular among tourists,…
Visit Solvang, a Slice of Denmark in California
If you find yourself in Santa Barbara County during your California road trip and decide to take a detour inland, perhaps because you may be curious to drive part of the…
Visit San Luis Obispo, A Pleasant City on the Pacific Coast Highway
San Luis Obispo, SLO for short, is a pleasant city in California that makes its incredible location along the main tourist routes its centerpiece. If you find yourself staying overnight…
St. George, Utah: Discovering Canyons and Parks Near the City
St. George, Utah is a great strategic point for all those who begin their trip in Las Vegas to visit the parks in Utah and Arizona, but also for those who…
Sacramento: Best Things to Do in California’s Capital
If we consider the size of the United States, driving for 2 or 3 hours by car does not seem so long. For this reason, after visiting and shopping in…
Santa Cruz: Beaches and Picturesque Views along the California Coast
We are exploring Santa Cruz, located in North Central California. This city may not be a popular destination for international tourism, but it is no less interesting. Along the spectacular…
Best Things to do in Oakland and How to Get to San Francisco
Northeast of San Francisco, beyond the Bay Bridge, lies Oakland, a city that, with its 400,000 inhabitants, is among the largest and most important cities in the bay. Thanks to…
Fresno: a Strategic Point for Visiting Yosemite and Sequoia
Fresno is located in the San Joaquin Valley, in the heart of California. It is the fifth largest city in the state and is in a very advantageous position to…
Kingman: A Strategic Stop along Route 66 in Arizona
The welcome sign for Kingman, which declares it as the heart of Route 66, is not completely accurate, neither geographically (the central point is at Adrian in Texas) nor in…
Best Places to Visit in San Jose, the Gateway to Silicon Valley
Just over an hour from San Francisco, San José is the third largest city in California and the tenth largest in the United States. It is located in the Santa…
Seligman: The Historic Town on Route 66 that Inspired Disney-Pixar’s Cars
Anyone who wants to have an unforgettable experience as they travel on Route 66 knows that the trip is anything but a cakewalk if you consider the length of the…
Bakersfield: An Ideal Stop on the Way from Los Angeles to Sequoia or Death Valley
Bakersfield may not be one of the most famous cities in California, let alone the most interesting. If you look at the section of our website on California, you will…