14 Days USA West Coast
Hollywood, the Golden Gate, ancient giant trees, and the neon of Las Vegas. The American West Coast road trip is a bucket-list classic that delivers something new around every corner.
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A$712 / week
to save before you go · A$19,208 total · 27 weeks until you leave
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Your stop-by-stop itinerary
4 stops across 14 nights. Each one chosen so you experience a different side of USA West Coast.
Stop
01
Los Angeles
4 nightsFly into LAX
Highlights
- Hollywood Walk of Fame and Universal Studios
- Santa Monica Pier and beach
- Getty Center (free parking on weekends)
- Warner Bros Studio Tour
- Disneyland in Anaheim (45 min south)
Local tips
- Hire a car — LA is impossible without one
- Disneyland is a full day minimum — buy tickets online to avoid queues
- Universal Studios is best early — most rides are in the first 3 hours
Suggested stayFamily hotel in Hollywood or Santa Monica
Stop
02
San Francisco
4 nightsDrive from LA via Pacific Coast Highway (7-8 hrs — the scenic route)
Highlights
- Golden Gate Bridge walk
- Alcatraz Island ferry and tour
- Fisherman's Wharf and clam chowder in sourdough
- Cable car ride through the city
- Muir Woods redwood forest (45 min north)
Local tips
- Book Alcatraz tickets weeks in advance — sells out constantly
- Drive the Pacific Coast Highway from LA — stop at Big Sur and Monterey
- Get a Clipper card for buses and BART — park the car for your SF days
Suggested stayFamily hotel in Union Square
Stop
03
Yosemite National Park
3 nightsDrive from San Francisco (3.5 hrs)
Highlights
- Yosemite Valley floor walk with El Capitan and Half Dome views
- Yosemite Falls trail
- Mariposa Grove giant sequoias
- Tunnel View sunrise
- Glacier Point panorama
Local tips
- Book Yosemite Valley accommodation 6+ months in advance — it sells out fast
- A National Parks Pass ($80 USD) covers entry here and many other parks
- Shuttle buses run throughout the valley — leave your car at the visitor centre
Suggested stayYosemite Valley Lodge
Stop
04
Las Vegas
3 nightsDrive from Yosemite via Los Angeles (6 hrs) or from SF direct (9 hrs)
Highlights
- The Strip and Bellagio Fountains show
- Grand Canyon South Rim day trip (5 hrs)
- Hoover Dam (45 min from Vegas)
- BODIES: The Exhibition at Luxor
- Las Vegas Natural History Museum
Local tips
- Vegas hotels are family-friendly during the day — pools are outstanding
- Grand Canyon is long but one of the greatest sights on earth
- Fly home from Las Vegas Harry Reid Airport (LAS)
Suggested stayFamily-friendly hotel on the Strip
Real cost estimates · calibrated 2026, not glossy estimates
What it costs
All-in for a family of 4.
Here’s what USA West Coast costs across the four components SaveToRoam tracks. Flights are shoulder-season ex-Australia; travel insurance and personal extras vary.
| Component | Family of 4 |
|---|---|
Flights Return economy flights ex-AU (mid-shoulder estimate) $1,100 per person | $4,400 |
Accommodation 4 stops | $4,360 |
Activities & local transport Activities & local transport (estimated) $540 per person | $2,160 |
Daily food & local transit 14 nights × family of 4 | $2,800 |
Trip total Insurance & personal extras separate | $13,720 ~A$21,540 |
What it covers
The ~A$19,208 estimate is all-in for a family of 4 — accommodation across 4 stops, shoulder-season flights from Australia, activities and local transport, and daily food. Travel insurance and personal extras vary, so we keep them separate.
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