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Southwestern US

Travel in the Southwestern USA is fun for the whole family or for a solo hiking trip. We’ve spent many road trips and vacations exploring Utah, Arizona, Nevada, New Mexico and California. Whether you’re looking to have an adventure in Yosemite National Park or if you want to take a couples trip to Las Vegas, we’ve got suggestions.

One of the best road trips our family has done multiple time is the Utah National Parks road trip, starting in either Vegas or Salt Lake City. Trips from Joshua Tree NP to Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks are always a hit with our kids. We do lots of hiking and visit lots of museums, so have a ton of information to help you plan.

And yes, California does fall into the Southwest and that’s where you’ll find a few of our repeat destinations such as San Diego, the Central Coast and Disneyland! We have spent many happy days on California beaches and touring wine country. We love California.

Clearly the Southwest is one of our favorite regions in the US. If you have any questions, please let us know. Enjoy browsing and finding your perfect Southwestern USA itinerary!

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Summertime in SoCal is one of the most fun family vacations you can do on the West Coast. From Disneyland to the beaches of San Diego there are endless chances for family fun. 2traveldads.com

Summertime in SoCal travel journal: Disney’s Pixar Pier Premiere and exploring San Diego

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Couples Weekend in Las Vegas: how to plan and enjoy time away

Planning a couples weekend in Las Vegas is a fun getaway you'll love. From relaxing without the kids to going out to nice meals and shows you normally wouldn't, here's how to plan a great Vegas weekend getaway.
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San Luis Obispo, California: SLO CAL at its best

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The Santa Maria Valley on California's Central Coast is a surprising destination, perfect for families looking for nature, farm life, wine tasting and California cuisine. Wine country meets the ocean. 2traveldads.com

Santa Maria Valley: a new California getaway

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Disneyland Dads: Unlock the Magic in the Happiest Place on Earth

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West Coast weekends are the best for exploring and relaxing. From beers in the Columbia Gorge to small towns just beyond the city, we've got lots of ways to relax and recharge being an Ultimate Seekender. 2traveldads.com

West Coast Weekend trips: exploring new cities one weekend at a time

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San Francisco’s Telegraph Hill: Greenwich & Filbert Steps Parrots

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Whether for an afternoon or a whole vacation there are lots of free things to do in Los Angeles that are fun, unique and perfectly LA. 2traveldads.com

Free things to do in Los Angeles to make an awesome trip

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Sequoia National Park with Kids: best hikes and activities in the woods

Sequoia National Park with kids is one of the most enjoyable and unique National Parks for hiking on the West Coast. Epic forests, petroglyphs and colorful trees make it an unforgettable destination.
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West Coast Road Trip Itinerary: lighthouses and National Parks

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Hiking Hetch Hetchy: the unknown Yosemite National Park

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Battery Point Lighthouse: worth getting your feet wet

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The Carter House Inn of Eureka, California

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Sometimes you hike to amazing sights and sometimes you regret not reading the map correctly... Like at Trinidad Head Lighthouse. 2traveldads.com

Finding the Trinidad Head Lighthouse

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A stop at the Golden Gate Bridge: an American icon

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The Tenaya Lodge at Yosemite National Park

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Staying at John Muir Lodge in Kings Canyon National Park

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