weekend road trips

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What’s more rewarding after a day on the road, than getting to your hotel and saving money on your room? Room service? The luscious king bed and terrycloth robe? Well, you can have it all. Free cancellation on most hotels. Some hotels require you to cancel more than 24 hours before check-in. Please check the site for details.

Plus: See 7 woof-worthy U.S. road tripsOpens in a new window you and your dog will flip over.

Pacific Coast Highway

Trip Highlights: San Francisco to Los Angeles

Ostrichland USA: Solvang
Roadside Ostrich farm allowing up close bird feedings for $7. The farm is just a few miles from Danish-themed Solvang, a city known for its European architecture, windmills and pastries.
Madonna Inn: San Luis Obispo
Kitschy “pink palace” and hotel famous for its themed rooms. Be sure and visit the Bubble Gum Alley in nearby downtown San Luis Obispo.
Piedras Blancas Elephant Seal Rookery: San Simeon
Well known spot near Hearst Castle for observing elephant seals in their natural habitat.
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk: Santa Cruz
Kitschy oceanfront amusement park boasting the largest wooden roller coaster on the West Coast, plus carnival games, thrill rides, mini golf and more.