It’s highly doubtful I’ll be taking a plane ride anytime soon, but I do have the travel bug (as you all know from all of my adventure trip posts). So, I think it’s time to talk about summer road trips and what to pack!
Living in Northern California provides great opportunities for jumping in the car and exploring various places along coastal Highway 1 for adventures like hiking. When hotels start to open up jump on the bandwagon and make a reservation or reserve an airstream at a park. If you need help planning, Just Ask!
Essentials to pack in your car:
Tent and the necessary tools needed to set it up (As you can see, I have no clue because a tent is not for me! Ha!)
Perishable food you plan on eating immediately in the car
Non-perishable food in an insulated cooler with ice (Plan ahead with which meals you’ll be eating on the road, so you’ll be prepared with all the condiments!)
Recyclable plates, cups, and utensils
Blankets and beach towels
Personal hygiene items
Bug spray, sunscreen, moleskin/blister band-aids, first aid kit including antibiotic and cortisone cream, Tylenol
Backpack/camelback
Face mask and plastic gloves
Purell
Kleenex
Lip balm
Water bottle
Hat
Sunglasses
Swimsuit (I have some fun and fashionable ideas, Just Ask!)
T-shirts
Shorts
Long hiking pants/joggers/sweatpants
Windbreaker/raincoat
Hoodie
Hiking boots
Moisture-wicking hiking socks (bring extra!)
Chargers for all of your technology
Flashlight
Ziplock bags
Trash bags
Try to pack as lightly as possible. But don’t forget to pack champagne and more champagne on ice! This will be the heaviest and most essential item to pack to make your adventure feel a little more special. Ha!
From San Francisco, just head south on Highway 1 (not the easiest to drive but the most beautiful!) and stop along the way at one (or all!) of these fabulous spots:
Half Moon Bay
Santa Cruz
Monterey
17-mile-drive
Carmel
Big Sur
McWay Falls
Santa Barbara
Adventure note: You can download the AllTrails app to find the best hiking trails with the best views.
Happy road tripping!
