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[quote=Anonymous]If you haven't driven the California coast before, it's a wonderful experience--that's what I'd recommend.

You can either fly into LA and out of San Francisco/Oakland or vice versa.

Do a one-way car rental and drive along Highway 1 and 101 (no need to go Highway 1 the entire time, IMO, as it's not for the faint of heart and is slow going, but definitely spend some time along it for the views).

Some possible stops I like between the two areas:
- Santa Cruz (beach boardwalk, family-friendly)
- Monterey (aquarium, more beach, pricier than SC)
- Big Sur (natural beauty! and glamping...)
- Catalina Island

Plus some time in LA and SF on either end.

I'd do longer stops on Catalina Island and Santa Cruz/Monterey where you can lounge and explore. The good news is that many California schools are back in session by the end of August, so many local families who make these trips will have come and gone already. The bad news is that LA and SF traffic will be back to normal (lightens considerably in the summer), so plan drives in/out of the cities accordingly. [/quote]

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