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So-Cal & Arizona Desert Drive
Classics self-drive from San Diego to Palm Springs, continuing east into Arizona.
On this 11-night road trip, you’ll drive east from the sparkling Pacific Coast, visiting San Diego and Palm Springs before crossing the state border into Arizona for adventures in the Grand Canyon and the Colorado River. You’ll touch Route 66 at Flagstaff (where the night skies are nothing short of dazzling), get swept up in the scenery of Sedona, and finish in the luxury folds of Scottsdale, an upscale part of Phoenix, the capital of Arizona.
Itinerary overview
San Diego is a perfect springboard for adventures in Southern California. While there’s plenty to...
After it burst into life in the 1950s, Palm Springs has continued to be an escapist place for LA ...
After driving 200 miles east through Joshua Tree National Park, you’ll reach Arizona’s border wit...
Venture deeper into Arizona, continuing your journey east to Flagstaff in the mountains. Astrotou...
This mesmerising stop will reveal red rock formations and one-of-a-kind energy said to emanate fr...
Once you reach Phoenix, there’s plenty more adventure to be had in the Sonoran Desert. Perhaps yo...
Highlights of trip
Enjoy the excitement of a thrilling Major League Baseball game. Subject to availability, we can arrange tickets for games which take place across the United States and Canada throughout the season which runs from March to November. Watch as the pitcher throws the ball as the batter takes aim to hopefully score a run. No matter which team you are cheering for, being in the crowd can be just as exhilarating as watching the game.
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San Diego
San Diego is a perfect springboard for adventures in Southern California. While there’s plenty to keep you occupied in the city (apart from feasting on excellent tacos and delving into Balboa Park’s museums and restaurants), you can take easy day trips to other SoCal highlights, whether you want to hike in Torrey Pines, enjoy an afternoon in exquisite La Jolla, or even venture further up the Californian coast to the surf towns south of LA.
Warmly welcoming and with a knock-it-out-of-the-park rooftop pool, this is a great option when you like your hotels to have a bit of personality and buzz about them. Oh, an...
The Del is truly iconic. With its turreted red roofs atop whitewashed redwood cladding, you’ll spot it a mile off in all its Victorian splendour. Yet while the 1888 buildin...
Hotel Indigo is part of a high energy scene in San Diego’s Gaslamp Quarter. Gather around a rooftop fire pit for cocktails with a city view before heading out to find some ...
Fun-loving yet sophisticated, Kimpton Hotel Palomar boasts a rooftop pool and laid-back Mexican cantina. With its central Gaslamp Quarter location, it’s just as easy to spe...
Palm Springs
After it burst into life in the 1950s, Palm Springs has continued to be an escapist place for LA residents and celebrities. Mid-century style still lingers here, but it’s a place that continues to reinvent itself with new shops, restaurants, resorts, and galleries. You could hike in the Indian Canyons, seek out palm groves and Indian rock art, or walk through the Andreas Canyon in search of hummingbirds – the options are more varied than you might think.
Kimpton Rowan’s crown jewel might be its hip Champagne and swimming pool rooftop scene, but with striking desert views and art-strewn interiors, any floor you land on feels...
Lake Havasu
After driving 200 miles east through Joshua Tree National Park, you’ll reach Arizona’s border with California, where Lake Havasu City sits on the Colorado River. There are water sports and outdoor activities galore here. The lake is known for its clear waters and sandy beaches, although perhaps you’ll find yourself taking a leisurely walk across the original London Bridge, which was relocated from England in the 1960s.
Flagstaff
Venture deeper into Arizona, continuing your journey east to Flagstaff in the mountains. Astrotourism is big here, thanks to the dark skies. It’s where the Apollo astronauts famously trained for their missions, and scientists mapped the lunar landscape. You’re also within an hour’s drive of the Grand Canyon to see this magnificent geological spectacle.
Sedona
This mesmerising stop will reveal red rock formations and one-of-a-kind energy said to emanate from the earth. It's a place that has long attracted artists, healers, and spiritual seekers. You can join in yoga or meditation or hike through the canyons and see the famous rock formations up close.
Scottsdale
Once you reach Phoenix, there’s plenty more adventure to be had in the Sonoran Desert. Perhaps you’ll take the chance to unwind in a luxury resort in Scottsdale instead, a part of the city known for high-end resorts, championship golf, luxury shopping, and pampering spas.
Think craft beers, funky cocktails and music around the pool. Owning their distinctive style yet homely ambience, it’s clear they are pretty proud of this place.
A vast resort with a championship golf course, huge pools and great dining options.
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