A trip down the California coast is one of those legendary, must-see kind of travel adventures. As one of the most scenic drives in the world, we suggest to take your sweet time to really absorb all the wonderful beauty that this west coast road trip has to offer. From dry desert to enormously lush redwood forests, to fried chicken and waffle joints and some of the biggest Cali burritos that can find in one’s hands, this trip’s got you covered. Campgrounds are aplenty, but with a plethora of options on where to start, stay, and see on this trip—it can get rather confusing. Luckily, we’ve done the research and are breaking down the ultimate itinerary for this California trip. The list can start in either direction(South to North or North to South) depending on where you land.